A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
CPD articles
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Mental health nurses have a vital role in identifying domestic abuse and safeguarding
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In such relationships, nurses should demonstrate self-awareness, empathy and professionalism
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Concerns have been raised about sexual safety in mental health inpatient wards in the UK
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Effects of sexual violence on survivors and the principles of trauma-informed care
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Evidence and techniques for team formulation in therapeutic work
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To learn about two transdiagnostic models of formulation that you could use in your practice
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How individuals learn to mentalize during childhood, and in response to stress
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The STARTER model is a step-by-step tool encouraging conversations about sexual health
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Mental health practitioners can support service users to move beyond traumatic events
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Part 3 of our series explores the causes of schizophrenia and how it can lead to self-neglect
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An exploration of best practice in co-creating recovery-orientated care plans
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People with a mental illness are more susceptible to physical ill health
Mental and physical health work together to support well-being, and never more importantly than when a patient experiences a sudden and devastating trauma. This article explores the interplay of mental and physical health in the context of acid attack burns to someone’s face.
This article explains how physical health fits into the overall well-being of a person and why people with a mental illness are more likely than the rest of the population to experience poor physical health.
This article explores the use of solution-oriented learning as an approach to coping with formal learning and practice development needs. The article explains each step of the solution-oriented learning process and gives examples related to student and qualified nurses’ experiences.
The number of women experiencing mental ill health has increased, with young women more likely to experience mental distress than their male peers.
This article explores section 5(4) of the Mental Health Act, which permits nurses of a ‘prescribed class’ to detain an informal inpatient who is receiving treatment for mental disorder for up to six hours or until a doctor or approved clinician arrives.
Nurses need to understand the importance of oral hygiene because of its effects on the individual’s quality of life. This requires thorough oral assessment, effective dental care and awareness of factors that may compromise oral health of clients.
