Sun.Aug 27, 2023

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Psychiatric Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Psychiatric Nursing Class adverse effects of SSRIs include weight gain, insomnia, GI sequelae and agitation. Sexual dysfunction, often a presenting symptom in anxious patients, may be exacerbated or caused by SSRIs in up to 40% or 50% of patients.

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How Will I Silence the Drama Today?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

I delivered a workshop to a group of health care professionals on Thursday called “Healing the Life-Long Family Rifts.” During our workshop, I realized that we often focus on drama because we welcome a distraction from what could be painful in our days or experiences. The pain may feel too difficult to manage. We may feel powerless to our pain so welcome a reprieve with drama.