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The Brain: Teaching Modules

Developed from the original series The Brain, these flexible resources offer extensive footage and research into the inner workings of this amazing human organ, including findings on Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, autism, Parkinson's disease, and many other topics. The modules are appropriate for use in general and advanced courses in psychology, abnormal and physiological psychology, neuropsychology, and occupational therapy.

Click on video icon to the right of each of the 32 individual programs.

Requires registration with password, but once registered, access to videos is free.

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Free professional articles:

Alcohol, Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependence

Alzheimer's Disease

Domestic Violence

Ethical Decision Making

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More free professional articles:

Drug Watch 2006: Psychotropics

Help Stop Self-Injury

Depression in the elderly

Meeting the challenge of Alzheimer's care

Polypharmacy: Keeping the elderly safe

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Recognition and Management of Major Depression

The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care
May 2006
Volume 31 Number 5
Pages 12 - 23

The effects of MDD are devastating to the individual as well as society. Major depressive disorder can affect up to 10% of males and 25% of females; workers can lose an estimated 5.6 hours of work per week at a cost of $44 billion in annual wages. Major depressive disorder contributes to job loss, failure to advance in school and career, functional decline, divorce, inadequate parenting, alcoholism, substance abuse, and work-related injuries and accidents caused by impaired concentration and attention. Additionally, there is an association between MDD and increased use of health-care resources, including an increased number of appointments, x-rays, laboratory tests, consultations, and inpatient or outpatient hospital days.

Many clinicians underestimate the dangers of untreated depression. Approximately 15% of individuals with untreated depression commit suicide (there are 40,000–50,000 suicides per year). Studies have shown that early and effective treatment of MDD can result in prevention of disability and mortality and can make a difference in the outcome of various medical disorders. The nurse practitioner (NP) can play a crucial role in the early identification, treatment, and management of MDD (as classified in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual IV TR [DSM-IV-TR]).

http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/...asp?tid=643543

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Suicide: Assessment and Prevention

http://www.rn.com/getpdf.php/677.pdf

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Square pegs: Managing personality disorders

Having a personality disorder limits a person's ability to interact socially, function within a family, or cope in a workplace setting. At worst, the condition can lead to suicide, drug and alcohol addiction, and harm to others. In this article, you'll learn the general features, proposed causes, assessment findings, nursing interventions, and recommended treatments for managing personality disorders.

NursingCenter - Professional Development - CE Article

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Depression in Pregnancy: Drug Safety and Nursing Management

Women who are already predisposed to depression are at increased risks during pregnancy because of endocrine changes; untreated depression in pregnant women might lead to adverse effects for both mothers and infants. This article examines outcomes associated with the use of antidepressants during pregnancy and identifies how nurses can help depressed pregnant women.

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Antipsychotic Drugs

Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers

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Therapeutic Communication- foundational to psychiatric nursing
Psychosocial Theories and Therapy
The Client With an Anxiety Disorder
Anger, Hostility, and Aggression
The Client Who Displays Angry, Aggressive, or Violent Behavior
Personality Disorders
The Older Adult With a Mental Health Issue
Eating Disorders
Schizophrenia
Legal and Ethical Issues - Psychiatric Setting