The Generalist’s Role
Understanding the basis of anxiety disorders and the interventions uses to treat them enables the generalist psychiatric-mental health nurse to identify the mental health needs of the anxious client and intervene to reduce the frequency and severity of the symptoms of anxiety. Major nursing interventions include enhancing present coping skills, assessing maladaptive responses, and minimizing the deleterious effects of anxiety. Case management and psychoeducation can be used to:
· Enhance coping skills and...