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Dr. Fradelos Evangelos C
Email: efradelos@uth.gr
Affiliation: Laboratory of Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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Research Interests: menta health nursing; clinical nursing; spirituality; spiritual care
Dr. Maria Saridi
Email: saridi@uth.gr
Affiliation: Laboratory of Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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Research Interests:clinical nursing; public health; chronic diseases; health education
Dr. Aikaterini Toska
Email: ktoska07@yahoo.gr
Affiliation: Laboratory of Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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Research Interests: quality of care; postpartum depression
Dr. Stella Zetta
Email: szetta@uth.gr
Affiliation: Laboratory of Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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Research Interests: nursing; cardiac rehabilitation; chronic disease; self-management; nurse-led interventions
Summary
Depression is a common mental disorder in which an individual experiences a depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, reduced energy, feelings of guilt or low self-esteem, sleep or appetite disturbances, and difficulty concentrating. Additionally, depression is often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety. These issues can become chronic or recurrent and lead to significant impairments in a person's ability to manage their daily needs and responsibilities. Sometimes depression can lead to suicide. This Special Issue will explore depression through a holistic and multidisciplinary lens, addressing the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of mental health. The aim is to present innovative approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of depression in diverse populations, including the elderly, patients with chronic diseases, and those in end-of-life care. The issue will emphasize the role of nursing, spirituality, and comprehensive care practices in mental health promotion.
Key topics of interest include:
• Depression in the elderly: risk factors, interventions, and geriatric nursing care.
• The role of spirituality and spiritual care in managing depression.
• Depression in patients with chronic and life-limiting illnesses.
• Holistic nursing approaches for mental health promotion and depression prevention.
• Psychosocial and community-based interventions for depression.
• Innovative mental health practices in hospital and community settings.
• The impact of professional identity and burnout on nurses dealing with depression care.……
Keywords
mental health, depression, postpartum depression, geriatric depression
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