Main Page: NURS308: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Find Articles

Article Databases

Search for articles in the following databases:

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Bryan Fusion is a single simple entry point for searching the Bryan Library's resources, including all article databases, ebooks and the Library's book catalog. Bryan Fusion is an EBSCO product, so all EBSCO features are available (limits, individual login, full-text article options).
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PubMed is provided by the National Library of Medicine covering the fields of Nursing, Anesthesia, Medicine and Health Professions. Click on the "Get it @ Bryan" button for access to full-text (if available) or the article request form.

1. Make a list of search terms.

Examples: “major depressive disorder” or depression
ocd or "obsessive compulsive disorder" (Note: Make sure to spell out abbreviations in full.)

What terms will you use to find information about defense mechanisms/coping skills?
What terms will you use to find information about non-pharmacological treatments?
- Find background information in the textbook or a reputable website.
Are there any other aspects of the main character that you might consider when searching for information? (e.g. gender, age, other defining characteristics)?

2. Fusion search tips

Remember to use the limits (e.g. peer reviewed)
Look at the Subject limits.
Articles about defense/coping mechanisms may be older than 5 years, so use the date limit with caution.
For information about treatment, look for articles published within the past 5 years.

3. PubMed search tips

In PubMed, you can limit a search by article type. Try searching for a "review" article about your disorder or a "review" article about treatment. The article type "limit" is on the left-hand sidebar. The date limit is also on the left-hand sidebar.
Click on the article title to view the abstract and access full-text (if available) via the Get it@Bryan link on the right-hand side.