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Non-pharmacological alternatives to pro re nata psychotropic medication,

A survey explored non-pharmacological interventions as alternatives to pro re nata (as-required) psychotropic medication in mental health settings. This article explores its results, which have been developed into a clinical aid suggesting possible interventions. This article comes with a handout for a journal club discussion

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The barriers and facilitators to a career in mental health nursing,

The NHS has a shortfall of mental health nurses. A study has explored the factors attracting people to the career and those acting as barriers, identifying themes with implications for recruitment strategies. This article comes with a handout for a journal club discussion

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A model to improve safety on acute inpatient mental health wards,

The Safewards model has identified the common patient behaviours and staff strategies that cause safety issues on acute mental health wards and suggests alternatives. Case studies demonstrate the model’s benefits which is also being adapted for other settings

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The role of learning disability nurses in providing end-of-life care,

The Safewards model has identified the common patient behaviours and staff strategies that cause safety issues on acute mental health wards and suggests alternatives. Case studies demonstrate the model’s benefits which is also being adapted for other settings

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Advanced nursing practice in mental health: towards parity of esteem,

The parity of esteem agenda places equal value on physical and mental healthcare. In response to this, a master’s degree course has been developed in advanced nursing practice in mental health. This article comes with a handout for a journal club discussion

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Symptoms and causes of anxiety and its diagnosis and management,

All nurses will meet people who experience anxiety, and an awareness of the underlying causes, simple interventions and when to refer to specialist services can help patients to manage their symptoms. This article comes with a self-assessment enabling you to test your knowledge after reading…

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Symptoms and causes of anxiety and its diagnosis and management,

All nurses will meet people who experience anxiety, and an awareness of the underlying causes, simple interventions and when to refer to specialist services can help patients to manage their symptoms. This article comes with a self-assessment enabling you to test your knowledge after reading…

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Safety culture, staff harm and nurse staffing in the mental health setting,

This article discusses how big data analytics can be used to increase understanding of the safety of healthcare staff and the impacts of staff harm

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What does the Coronavirus Act 2020 mean for mental health nursing?,

Emergency changes have been made to mental health legislation during the coronavirus pandemic. These relate to a number of aspects of care including detention times, authorisation and tribunals. This article has been fast-tracked for online publication to respond to the corona virus crisis. An updated…

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Symptoms and causes of depression and its diagnosis and management, ,

Depression has a variety of symptoms and causes, and it can be diagnosed and treated in different ways. It is important that nurses can recognise patients presenting with depression

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