Major Depression
Major depression is classified under mood disorders which are characterized by disturbances in the regulation of mood, behavior, and affect that go beyond the normal fluctuations that most people experience.
Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are universal feelings and are part of our daily lives.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia refers to a group of severe, disabling psychiatric disorders marked by withdrawal from reality, illogical thinking, possible delusions and hallucinations, and emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbance.
Psychological Therapies
Here are the most common psychotherapies being practiced today:
Nursing Care Tips for Psychiatric Disorders in Children
Here are psychiatric disorders in children (autism disorder, ADHD, Rett Syndrome, and more) and how nurses can take care of them:
Grieving Stages: Understanding a Patient’s Perspective
Following Kubler-Ross’ Stages of Grief, how can nurses be advocates for their patients as they go through these heartbreaking changes in their lives.
5 Communication Techniques for Individuals with Depression
Here are five therapeutic communication techniques nurses should utilize to deliver effective nursing care in working with individuals having depression.
225 Nursing Bullets: Psychiatric Nursing Reviewer
An easy-peasy reviewer about Mental Health Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing.
Defense Mechanisms List
Ego defense mechanisms are methods to attempt protect the self and cope with the basic drives or emotionally painful thoughts, feelings or events.
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Nurses have an important role to deliver when a client is to undergo Electroconvulsive Therapy. Find out what are the responsibilities and activities of the nurse during electroconvulsive therapy.
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4 Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Nursing Care Plans
Major nursing goals for a client with shingles may include increased understanding of the disease condition and treatment regimen, relief of discomfort from the lesions, emphasis on strict contact isolation, development of self-acceptance, and absence of complications. Here are four (4) nursing care plans (NCP) for herpes zoster (shingles):
