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Educare

Educare

JULIO 2007 N° 7 Volumen 5

Primary prevention of bipolar disorder

Section: TEACHING TO LEARN

Authors

Yolanda Camino Castro

Position

Diplomada en Enfermería y Especialista en Salud Mental.

Contact email: infa223@hotmail.com

Abstract

Bipolar disorder is a condition that affects an individual’s mood and state of mind. In the last years, it has been shown that the incidence of this condition is on the rise and the age of onset is getting lower.
Prevention and promotion intervention have translated into health benefits. Because of this, this project attempts to verify the efficacy of a psychoeducational in adolescents with the aim of preventing the development of such disorder. A mental health nurse specialist leads the project.

Keywords:

primary prevention; bipolar disorder; psychoeducational interventionmental health nurse

Versión en Español

Título:

Prevención primaria del trastorno bipolar