Nurses Archives - Page 9 of 11

Treating Insomnia May Lead To Improvements In Mental Health Symptoms

Article December 6, 2017

Background & Purpose Individuals with mental disorders often experience sleep difficulties, but traditionally, these have been considered symptoms of the illnesses. As a result, interventions for sleep may be given… Read More

Predicting Relapse With Individual Residual Symptoms In Major Depressive Disorder: A Re-Analysis Of The STAR*D Data

Article November 27, 2017

Key Messages The aim of the present study was to identify which individual residual symptoms, as assessed with both self-report and clinician rating, could predict subsequent relapse in patients with… Read More

Cultural Considerations In The Management Of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder

On-Demand Webinar October 25, 2017

A patient’s cultural background can influence factors such as when, how, and if they seek treatment, as well as their expectations and perceptions of the treatment management journey. That makes… Read More

Families & Medication Use & Adherence Among Latinos With Schizophrenia

Article October 16, 2017

Key Messages Antipsychotics are first line treatment for individuals with schizophrenia, yet low medication adherence is a pervasive problem in this patient population. Medication nonadherence is a barrier to adequate… Read More

What Predicts Outpatient Follow-Up In Young Adults? Results From A Medicaid-Enrolled Sample

Article September 25, 2017

Background & Purpose Moving from youth to adulthood involves multiple transitions in both legal status and social roles, and it is also a period in human development when many severe… Read More

Comorbid Medical Illness In Bipolar Disorder

Article September 18, 2017

Key Messages This study measured rates of medical illnesses in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) and assessed potential associations between medical disease burden and the clinical course of BD. Compared… Read More

In Integrated Care, One Size Does Not Fit All

Article September 15, 2017

Background & Purpose Integrated care is the systematic coordination of general and behavioral health care, encompassing primary care, substance abuse, and mental/behavioral health services.1 In a new study, “Outcomes of… Read More

Suicide Affects Everyone: The Role Of The Health Care Professional In Suicide Prevention

On-Demand Webinar September 14, 2017

Suicide is a critical issue across the globe, with 90% of suicide deaths occurring in individuals with a mental health diagnosis. Unfortunately, suicide rates have been climbing over the last… Read More

Suicide Risk Screening In Health Care Settings: Identifying Males & Females At Risk

Article September 13, 2017

Key Messages More males than females die from suicide, but females are more likely to consider or think about suicide. The Joint Commission has established suicide risk screening requirements for… Read More

Treatment Patterns For Major Depressive Disorder: What Happens After The First Antidepressant Is Prescribed?

Article September 11, 2017

Background & Purpose Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is among the most common mental health conditions in the United States, with a one-year prevalence of 6.6% of adults. The functional impairment… Read More

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