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Depression 1: identifying the condition and offering initial treatment for adults
- Authors:
- MASTERSON Brendan, TAYLOR Clare, PILLING Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 10.8.10, 2010, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Areas of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guideline on depression that have recently been updated are discussed and the implications for nursing practice highlighted. The article covers the wider definition of depressive disorders covered by the guidance and advice on identification and assessment. This is part 1 of a 2 part article.
Depression in adults with long term conditions 2: antidepressant and psychological treatments
- Authors:
- HADDAD Mark, TAYLOR Clare, PILLING Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 15.12.09, 2009, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
An overview of treatment options for those with moderate to severe depression and mild to moderate depression that do not respond to low intensity interventions are provided. Part 1 discussed the prevalence and causes of depression for this group, as well as identification and assessment.
Routes to recovery: psychosocial interventions for drug misuse: a framework and toolkit for implementing NICE-recommended treatment interventions
- Authors:
- PILLING Stephen, HESKETH Kathryn, MITCHESON Luke
- Publisher:
- National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 67p.
- Place of publication:
- London
... (that is, depression and anxiety disorders) that have a high prevalence in those with drug misuse problems. This document is primarily relevant to practitioners, service managers and commissioners, but may also be of interest to service users and carers as a guide to a number of NICE-recommended treatment options. The key psychosocial interventions discussed in detail in the document are: motivational interviewing; contingency management; behavioural couples therapy; cognitive behavioural therapy by guided self-help; behavioural activation; and cognitive behavioural therapy for depression and anxiety. The document provides a classification of the interventions into low- and high-intensity, and into drug-specific or for common mental health problems. It also provides advice on practical measures needed to deliver
Depression 2: exploring management options for adults with moderate to severe symptoms
- Authors:
- MASTERSON Brendan, TAYLOR Clare, PILLING Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 17.8.10, 2010, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article, the second of a two part article, looks at treatment for moderate to severe depression, mild and moderate depression, and persistent symptoms that have not responded to low intensity interventions. It draws on updated guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
Depression in adults with long term conditions 1: how to identify and assess symptoms
- Authors:
- HADDAD Mark, TAYLOR Clare, PILLING Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 8.12.09, 2009, pp.14-17.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The new NICE guidance on identifying and managing depression in adults with long term conditions is examined. The prevalence and causes, how to identify and assess the condition, and initial management options for those with subthreshold/mild to moderate symptoms are discussed.
Depression in adults, including those with chronic physical health problem: summary of NICE guidance
- Authors:
- PILLING Stephen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 31.10.09, 2009, pp.1025-1027.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
This article summarises the most recent recommendations on depression form the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE): an updated guideline on the management and treatment of depression in adults and a new guideline on depression focusing on adults with physical health problems. They highlight important recommendations for clinical practice, especially where uncertainty