title: Managing depression in the community.
abstract: Community and practice nurses have a vital role to play in depressive illness. Depression is a very treatable illness; early detection requires a knowledge of symptoms. Patient education and monitoring of drug side-effects are essential aspects of the management of depression.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Montgomery
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*