Infographics are widely used in health education and communication. The content and the appearance of the communication tool matter so much. The analysis in this study focuses on the brochure entitled, SpeakUp: depression which was published in 2018. The brochure focuses on the adult populations who are at risk of developing depression. The study analyzes the content in the brochure and the communication method used by the author. Furthermore, a deep reflection and evaluation of the topic covered in the brochure will be provided.
Summary of the Brochure
The brochure address the causes and signs of depression. In the beginning, the brochure introduces depression as something more than just the ad feeling. The common warning signs of depression include feeling sad, worthless, eating disorders, lack of interest in sex, low energy, and sleeping disorders among others (Depression, n.d.). Furthermore, the brochure identifies the risk factors for depression. The brochure identifies risk factors include a family history of depression, stress, mental illness, and drug and substance abuse. The treatment options include counseling and psychotherapy. Furthermore, the brochure highlights what should be known about therapy and management measures for depression. Finally, the brochure also offers advice on how people can get help whenever presenting with depressive symptoms.
Patient Communication
The brochure communicates various important messages to the patients. Patient-healthcare provider communication can be analyzed from different angles. The healthcare providers ought to use a language that is easy to be understood by the patients. In this case, the brochure presents simple, but vital information to the audiences. Furthermore, the brochure provides contact information where people concerned with depressive symptoms can seek help. The contact information promotes the communication between the healthcare providers and the patients. There are cases where patients have no idea about where to get help and how to start the process. The brochure also presents information on how to seek medical help whenever one suspects depression and how to go about the treatment modulus.
Personal Reflection
The incidences of depression are worrying in the current world. On the other hand, some people fail to seek prompt medical help because they are not aware that they have depression. The increasing burden and the associated poor health outcomes make the topic interesting to explore in this case. People with depression tend to withdraw from others and have low energy. On the other hand, some may develop suicidal thoughts. The world becomes unsafe because you may not know that the next person in the street is having depression. People with depression are likely to engage in weird activities especially when they think that they are no longer valuable. There is a great urgency to create awareness of depression and the measures to manage the condition.
Evaluation of the Brochure
The information provided in the brochure is beneficial. First, it provides information about the signs and symptoms of depression. The data in the infographic is properly organized and this means that patients can easily follow through and understand. I would incorporate the source in patient education because it provides factual information that resonates with the experiences of many people globally.
Furthermore, the brochure was properly organized with short sentences being used to facilitate communication. Also, pictures and images were incorporated into the piece to make it more appealing to the audience. The proper organization makes it even more relevant in public education on health issues (Hernandez-Sanchez, et al., 2020). The information presented is on point. However, there are few cases of repetitions that could have been eliminated. For example, I find information about ‘how to get better’’ and treatment interventions repetitive. On the other hand, assuming that the patients lack information about the topic of discussion, it is important to be as elaborative as possible.
The current nursing research article supports the information presented in the brochure. According to Emery-Tiburcio, et al. (2016), integration of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy is needed for better outcomes among patients with depression.
The brochure targets the general adult population considering that anybody can get depression. However, people with depressive symptoms are likely to benefit more because they will know where and how to get help in managing their condition. Furthermore, corporate sectors may also benefit from the information when they realize that depression lowers productivity in the workplace. The information p
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