Depression and chronic medical illness in adults
MAJOR depressive disorder (MDD) affects more than 16 million adults in the United States each year and is a leading cause of disability for…
Depression
Depression and substance abuse: The danger of being strong for far too long
Burnout, compassion fatigue, and lateral violence often coexistwith, or contribute to, depression in nurses. Untreated depression can lead to thoughts of self-harm and in…
Suicide among nurses: What we don’t know might hurt us
When celebrities die by suicide, discussion of this stigmatized topic makes its way into the headlines and conversations at work and home. That was…
Insights from a pioneer in nurse wellness
All nursing innovation begins with a pioneer who champions a cause. Whether it’s infection control, patient safety, or new technology, someone lead the charge,…
Toolkit to screen for suicide risk
Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health’s Division of Intramural Research Programs recently developed a free Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) toolkit to help…
Mindfulness reduces depression
Eight weeks of mindfulness training helped alleviate depression and reduce stress in African-American women with lower socioeconomic status, according to a study in Complementary…
Psychiatric assessment strategies for inpatients: Resources with a purpose
Adults with psychiatric conditions who are admitted as inpatients need to be assessed carefully to ensure they receive the best possible care. Although staff nurses don’t make the diagnosis, your assessment…
Saving lives by preventing suicide
Family survivors of a suicide inevitably ask two questions: “Why?” and “Could it have been prevented?” For survivors, these questions never have satisfactory answers.…
Long-term depression increases stroke risk
Persistent depression may double the risk of stroke in adults over 50, and stroke risk remains higher even after symptoms of depression go away,…
Study: More focus on maternal mental health needed
Maternal depression is more common at 4 years following childbirth than at any other time in the first 12 months after childbirth, according to…
Improving depression screening in patients with chronic illness
Don’t miss an opportunity for health promotion and improvement in disease management by failing to assess patients with chronic illness for depression.
Long-term health outcomes of childhood sexual abuse
The consequences of childhood sexual abuse continue into adulthood. Here’s what can occur and how you can help these patients.
Depression and chronic medical illness in adults
MAJOR depressive disorder (MDD) affects more than 16 million adults in the United States each year and is a leading cause of…
Depression and substance abuse: The danger of being strong for far too long
Burnout, compassion fatigue, and lateral violence often coexistwith, or contribute to, depression in nurses. Untreated depression can lead to thoughts of self-harm…
Suicide among nurses: What we don’t know might hurt us
When celebrities die by suicide, discussion of this stigmatized topic makes its way into the headlines and conversations at work and home.…
Insights from a pioneer in nurse wellness
All nursing innovation begins with a pioneer who champions a cause. Whether it’s infection control, patient safety, or new technology, someone lead…
Toolkit to screen for suicide risk
Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health’s Division of Intramural Research Programs recently developed a free Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) toolkit…
Mindfulness reduces depression
Eight weeks of mindfulness training helped alleviate depression and reduce stress in African-American women with lower socioeconomic status, according to a study…
Psychiatric assessment strategies for inpatients: Resources with a purpose
Adults with psychiatric conditions who are admitted as inpatients need to be assessed carefully to ensure they receive the best possible care. Although staff nurses don’t make the…
Saving lives by preventing suicide
Family survivors of a suicide inevitably ask two questions: “Why?” and “Could it have been prevented?” For survivors, these questions never have…
Long-term depression increases stroke risk
Persistent depression may double the risk of stroke in adults over 50, and stroke risk remains higher even after symptoms of depression…
Study: More focus on maternal mental health needed
Maternal depression is more common at 4 years following childbirth than at any other time in the first 12 months after childbirth,…
Improving depression screening in patients with chronic illness
Don’t miss an opportunity for health promotion and improvement in disease management by failing to assess patients with chronic illness for depression.
Long-term health outcomes of childhood sexual abuse
The consequences of childhood sexual abuse continue into adulthood. Here’s what can occur and how you can help these patients.
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