Mental Health

In this lesson, we will define and discuss grief and loss.  We will review some of the causes of grief along with the five common stages of the grieving process.  We will go through both physical and emotional signs and

Throughout this lesson, we will identify what a Personality Disorder is along with introducing some different types of Personality Disorders.  We will then briefly review causes and risk factors for developing a Personality Disorder. Next we will go over some

In this lesson, we will review what suicide is along with some causes and risk factors for considering or committing suicide.  We will thoroughly review signs and symptoms of suicidal thoughts and behaviors along with priority nursing assessments and interventions

In this lesson, we will define bullying and go over some examples of different types of bullying.  We will identify some causes and risk factors for experiencing bullying and discuss some of the most important nursing assessments and interventions regarding

In this lesson, we will explain the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder along with different types of the disorder.  We will review the different signs and symptoms of Bipolar types as well as causes and risk factors for developing this mental

In this lesson, we will explain the diagnosis of Depression along with different types of depressive disorders.  We will review signs and symptoms of depressive disorders as well as causes and risk factors for developing this type of mental health

In this lesson, we will explain the diagnosis of Schizophrenia along with different types of the mental health disorder.  We will review both positive and negative symptoms, including abnormal thought and speech processes common with Schizophrenia and how different medications

Throughout this lesson, we will identify what a phobia is and some causes and risk factors for developing this form of anxiety disorder.  We will review common signs and symptoms of phobias along with interventions for managing symptoms. Finally we

Throughout this lesson, we will identify what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is and some signs and symptoms of this cognitive disorder. We will review causes and risk factors for developing this form of anxiety disorder and distinguish between an obsession

In this lesson, we will define Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and review common signs and symptoms of the anxiety disorder that nurses will be assessing for.  We will discuss causes and risk factors for developing PTSD along with how