Mental Health

In this lesson, we will start with the basics of what anxiety is and types of anxiety disorders and then go over some common signs and symptoms of different anxiety disorders.  We will review causes and risk factors for developing

In this lesson, we will define bulimia nervosa and the causes and risk factors for developing this eating disorder.  We will take an in depth look at the signs and symptoms of bulimia that nurses will be assessing for and

In this lesson, we will define anorexia nervosa and the causes and risk factors for developing this eating disorder.  We will take an in depth look at the signs and symptoms of anorexia that nurses will be assessing for along

In this lesson, we will define types of sexual abuse and violence.  We will then explore some signs and symptoms of sexual violence and will determine the responsibility of the nurse in collecting evidence for abuse cases.  Finally we will

In this lesson, we will define older abuse and review some examples and signs and symptoms of both physical, social, and emotional abuse and neglect.  We will identify some causes and risk factors for experiencing older adult abuse and discuss

In this lesson, we will define child abuse and review some examples and signs and symptoms of both physical and emotional abuse and neglect.  We will identify some causes and risk factors for experiencing child abuse and discuss some of

In this lesson, we will define drug abuse and drug addiction and determine the similarities and differences between the two disorders. We will then look at the causes and risk factors for developing an abuse or addiction disorder.  We will

In this lesson, we will define alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction and determine the similarities and differences between the two disorders. We will then look at the causes and risk factors for developing alcohol abuse or addiction.  It is important

In this lesson, we will determine the purpose of therapy and how this treatment method is useful for managing mental health disorders.  We will review several types of therapy methods and some of the disorders each method is most useful