What forms of depression do you think frank is

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>>HEATHER: Hi, Frank! It's so nice to see you again. It's been awhile since you've been in to get your blood pressure checked! How have you been doing?
>>FRANK: I'm okay.
>>HEATHER: How are the grandkids?
>>FRANK: Good.
>>HEATHER: Frank, you don't seem like yourself. Is there something you want to talk about?
>>FRANK: My wife... She got some bad news last month... She is really sick.
>>HEATHER: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.
>>FRANK: (shrugs] I just don't care anymore... I don't feel like doing anything, going anywhere. I don't know what I am going to do without her.
>>HEATHER: Have you talked with anyone about your feelings? Like a counselor or a support group?
>>FRANK: Eh, it won't help... Nothing will help... I'm alone on this one.
>>HEATHER: Frank, I understand that this is a very difficult time for you.
>>FRANK: I just don't know how to go on. These last few weeks have been really rough. I can't eat, I can't enjoy fishing, or anything I used to do... I'm just really tired.
>>HEATHER: Frank, you're not alone. Sometimes talking with professionals or others with similar situations can really help. Dr. Smith will ask you some questions, but I'd like to give you a list of support groups and services. Would that be okay?
>>FRANK: Thanks, Heather. I'll take a look at this stuff.
>>HEATHER: You can also try to find some things that help you out in times like this. We call them coping strategies.
>>FRANK: Yeah... Well...Like what?
>>HEATHER: Some people find meditation, exercise, or reading... just things that you do for you in order to center yourself.
>>FRANK: Until she got sick, I exercised every other day.Boy I haven't done that since I found out...
>>HEATHER: It may make you feel better to go back to exercising.
FRANK: Ya, I'll think about it.

Question 1. What forms of depression do you think Frank is experiencing and why?

Question 2. The medical assistant provides a therapeutic response to Frank that is appropriate for his depressive symptoms. Describe her positive responses.

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