Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9053176 | Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing | 2005 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Women's reproductive events may coincide with the onset of a mood or anxiety disorder or the exacerbation of a previously existing one due to the interconnection of neurotransmitters, stress, and reproductive hormones. The women's health nurse plays a critical role in the identification of mood and anxiety disorders during a woman's life span. This article provides nurses with a mental health assessment model, describes the common mood and anxiety disorders, and discusses simple management and referral strategies.
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Authors
Jeanne Watson Driscoll,