Addressing cognitive impairment in mood disorders: A role for the mental health nurse

It is well-recognized that medications may be effective in addressing the clinical symptoms of mood disorders, both unipolar and bipolar, but they do not adequately address the associated impairment in functioning. Even between episodes, many people with mood disorders experience impairments in cognitive, occupational and interpersonal functioning. Current research suggests that impairment in cognitive functioning may contribute to occupational...