HELP! Nursing care of the mentally ill needs conference

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Hi! Ok, I have been assigned (I didn't choose this topics) to present a needs conference on the topic of "Nursing Care of the Mentally Ill". It is to be a 15-20 min presentation to my clinical group.

I need an evidence-based article less than 5 years old.

Where I am having trouble is narrowing this down. Nursing care of the mentally ill is so broad. I thought about discussing psychotropics but can't find any nursing journal articles that are appropriate. I am open to other ideas/topics.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!! My brain is so full of stuff right now I can't get a handle on this one.

Thanks, anyone who can help me!!! :-)

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I m usually good at researching and I wish I could help you find the aricles but I dont have access to school library or public library database at this time. However if I were you I would seek help of a librarian (whether public or school). They are very quick at finding them. Good luck with you endeavour.

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Hello - new here and hope I can help. I currently work in mental health and am going to nursing school. A topic that needs lot of attention is the use of antipsychotics and the increase in diabetes in the mentally ill. The second generation antipsychotics are the culprits. They go by the name of Zyprexa (Olanzepine), Risperdal (Risperidone)- lots of weight gain. Look for articles in the medical journals. Check out 'metabolic syndrome- weight gain around the midriff among other things. My job is with a community mental health agency in VT. The nurse weighs the clients monthly and tries to provide education in this area. There are other meds that also contribute to diabetes. Good luck and let me know how you do.

Pam

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Wow! That is great. Thank you! :yeah:

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In response to the post about second generation meds causing weight gain and DM, thats really interesting. I am studying antipsychotic agents and my focus has been on s/e relating to EPS.

Im very interested in the mental health field.

From what I understand you need a bsn to work in the field (even as a tech)..

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