Posted on July 12, 2008 by sjennings29
Understanding the coexistence of alcohol misuse and depression, British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 17, Iss. 11, 12 Jun 2008, pp 696 – 699
Abstract: This article sets out to discuss some issues of this comorbid disorder. Initially the article defines both alcohol misuse and depression and provides indications of symptomatology, many of which overlap. The [...]
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Drugs & Substance Misuse, Self Harm, Self Harm Men, Therapy, depression, dual diagnosis, mental health, suicide | Tagged: alcohol, assessment, comorbid disorder, depression, nursing perspecitve, psychological therapies, Self Harm, self injury, suicide risk, symptoms | Comments Off
Posted on July 12, 2008 by sjennings29
Can training community mental health nurses to support family carers reduce behavioural problems in dementia? An exploratory pragmatic randomised controlled trial, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Volume 23, Issue 2, Date: February 2008, Pages: 185-191
Abstract: Community mental health nurses (CMHNs) are the backbone of specialist mental health services in the UK. This study evaluated the effects of training CMHNs [...]
Filed under: Assertive Outreach, CMHN, Older People, dementia, mental health | Tagged: behaviour management • family carers • psychosocial | Comments Off
Posted on July 12, 2008 by sjennings29
A review of the literature considering the role of mental health nurses in assertive outreach, Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Volume 12 Issue 6, Pages 648 - 660
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Assertive outreach teams are a central component of the UK government vision for Mental Health. The general aim of such services is to engage with clients who for one reason [...]
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