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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.
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.
Therapeutic interventions in dementia 2: non-cognitive symptoms
- Authors:
- TAYLOR Clare, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 20.1.08, 2008, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The second part of a two part article on therapeutic interventions in dementia. The article examines interventions for non-cognitive symptoms of dementia, which can include delusions, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, agitation and challenging behaviour.