Evidence and Practice

Clinical

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Evaluating the effects of a co-developed education programme to support the care of people with dementia in a secure setting

The effects of education sessions to upskill staff in caring for people with dementia

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Mental health practitioners’ clinical experiences of borderline personality disorder in adolescence: a critical review

A review identified factors leading to uncertainty over clinical value of a BPD diagnosis

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Staff’s experiences of the discharge process in a mental health rehabilitation pathway

Service evaluation recommends a more structured approach and adequately communicating disc

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Dialectical behaviour therapy in the treatment of borderline personality disorder: a commentary

Commentary on RCTs of effects of DBT on self-harming behaviours and negative emotions in B

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Exploring social media use during recovery from an eating disorder: a systematic review

Why nurses should include social media use in their holistic assessment of services users<

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Exploring the mental health challenges and support needs of nursing students

Study investigating students’ mental health and well-being at a university in England

CPD articles

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CPD focus: importance of listening in developing therapeutic relationships

Professional learning designed to suit your busy schedule

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Assessing the physical health of service users with severe mental illness

How mental health nurses can address inequalities to improve service users’ physical healt

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Supporting clients to make positive changes in health behaviours using the transtheoretical model and motivational interviewing

How nurses can use these approaches to support clients to make positive changes in health

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Monitoring the use of antidepressants: the role of mental health nurses

An update on principles of practice for antidepressants amid a changing discourse on risks

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Practice question

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A driver leans out of the window of his car and puts a hand on his brow in confusion. Unsafe driving is an area of risk for accidental self-harm or harm to others.

Proactive identification of risk enables a more holistic approach and promotes autonomy

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Postpartum psychosis: a young woman holding a baby in her arms sits next to a window looking outside

Postpartum psychosis poses challenges regarding medicine side effects and long-term health

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A woman with a compassionate smile sits and looks at another woman who has her back to the camera

A therapeutic relationship between nurse and service user is vital for good outcomes

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Tips for nurses on monitoring cardiometabolic risk in people taking antipsychotic medicati

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Physical health monitoring helps nurses identify key risk factors in service users

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The symptoms of PTSD for rough sleepers and adopting a trauma-informed approach to care

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