[A holistic approach to depression].

An holistic approach is needed in nursing those suffering from depression. Because depression is multidimensional in nature, someone who suffers from depression is nursed multidimensionally within a whole person approach. The nursing process is used as a goal directed method. An holistic approach can provide short-term as well as long-term support to someone suffering from depression to help to mobilise their own resources for the maintenance, restoration and promotion of mental health and create the possibility that they realise their optimum potential.