Excellent Resources on Mental Health Disorders

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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.

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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/ce_article.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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3-d medical animation on depression - from mercksource

http://www.mercksource.com/ppdocs/us/cns/content/blausen/flash_content/clientnf.html

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drug and substance use in adolescents

this article provides an overview of adolescent drug and substance use, and includes prevalence and trends, commonly occurring comorbid conditions, clinical manifestations of drug and substance use, and evidence-based prevention and treatment principles. risk and protective factors in five domains are also discussed in this article to provide guidance for assessment and care planning. a detailed table of the most prevalent drugs used by adolescents, including the drug's street names and the clinical manifestations of each drug's use, is offered to assist nurses in understanding their adolescent patients' language and to aid in teaching. nurses are in varied and ideal positions to begin early screening (and to include families, peers, and other important influences in the adolescent's life), to provide continuity of care, and to advocate in the policy arena for development and funding of comprehensive and efficacious programs to help prevent or treat substance use in adolescents.

http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/ce_article.asp?tid=452784

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