The Alzheimer’s Association defines dementia as “a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life” (Alzheimer’s Association, 2016). This term encompasses dozens of cognitive disorders of impaired memory formation, recall, and communication. The care and treatment of clients with dementia is dependent on multiple factors, including the stage […]

Pain can greatly influence an individual’s quality of life, as uncontrolled pain negatively impacts mood, concentration, and the overall physical and mental well-being of clients. Although pain can often be controlled with medications, the process of assessing and treating clients can be challenging because pain is such a subjective experience. Only the person experiencing the […]

It is not uncommon to experience a night or two of disrupted sleep when there is something major going on in your life. However, sleep/wake disorders are much more than an occasional night of disrupted sleep. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that between 50 and 70 million American […]

Assessing and Treating Patients With Anxiety Disorders : Middle-Aged Caucasian Man Case Study Assignment Introduction A PMHNP (psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner) is a professional who is responsible for providing mental health care to patients and their families in a range of settings. A patient and their family may require the PMHNP to make a number […]

Assessing and Treating Clients with Bipolar Disorder Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treatment of Psychopathology Introduction In the opinion of the National Institute of Mental Health (2018), Bipolar disorder is an episodic or chronic mental disorder that occasionally occurs at regular intervals. This disorder often causes extreme fluctuating changes in an individual’s moods, energy, activity, focus, and […]