Paul is a 58-year-old male who is being followed in the outpatient day treatment center after a short stay in acute care, for major depression. Paul is married with three children. He has a steady job, although he has missed 1 month of work due to his depression. Paul is having difficulty carrying through with tasks and is working in a slow manner.

a) Describe in general terms Paul's strengths and weaknesses

b) Describe the psychological, physical and social impact of his depression.

c) In what setting might Paul be treated? What is the likely model of health care?

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a One of Pablos main strengths is that despite suffering from a condition characterized by a total loss of interest in different matters and in the worst cases even in life itself he is making an effo... View the full answer