2026

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Browsing 2026 by Author "Bedi, Sarah"

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    CORRELATION BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH IN ADOLESCENTS
    (2026-04-16) Tillotson, Faith; Bedi, Sarah
    In adolescents, how does limiting social media use or not using it at all, compared with using social media often, affect symptoms of anxiety and depression over 6-12 months? A search was conducted using CINAHL and PsycINFO through the Husson University Library database. For the searches, the keywords used were social media, mental health, and adolescents. Along with this, filters were added for peer-reviewed, full-text, and published within the past 10 years. Social media among adolescents is a growing public health concern. There has been a concerning association between the increase in anxiety and depression symptoms. Evidence from the studies reviewed shows the correlation between excessive or addictive social media use and mental health challenges. These mental health challenges include mood disturbances, sleep disturbances, and self-diagnosed anxiety and depression. The research reviewed suggests that the quality and addictive patterns of social media use, rather than just the duration, are essential factors that play a role in the mental health of adolescents. Limiting social media usage or addressing addictive patterns early on may reduce these mental health risks in adolescents. The data support evidence-based nursing practice by emphasizing the importance of routine psychosocial screenings. These screenings would include social media habits, sleep patterns, and self-reported mental health symptoms. Nurses could play a key role in reducing the effects of social media on mental health. Educating families, setting realistic boundaries, and referring adolescents to resources for mental health can prevent or decrease anxiety and depression symptoms. Implementing routine screening for social media use and mental health symptoms during adolescents' yearly physicals or school nurse visits to educate and identify adolescents who may be at risk of developing mental health concerns due to their social media usage. The next step would be to conduct longitudinal research to evaluate how these interventions can impact symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents over a period of time to provide more substantial evidence for clinical guidelines and education development.
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    EFFECTIVE NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL PAIN MANAGEMENT IN PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT PAITENTS
    (2026-04-16) Rizzo, Addison; Bedi, Sarah
    Effective pain management in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients is a critical nursing responsibility. When pain is not properly managed, it can lead to negative physical and psychological outcomes, including increased blood pressure, weakened immune function, delayed healing, and prolonged recovery. Pain also affects a child’s emotional well-being, sleep quality, and behavior, which may extend hospital stays. Because children in the PICU often have limited ability to communicate their pain, fear, and frustration, it can heighten their emotional distress. Hospitalization and unfamiliar procedures can be overwhelming, making individualized pain management strategies essential. This evidence-based practice review explores how non-pharmacological pain management strategies, such as distraction techniques, compare to pharmacological interventions in reducing pain and anxiety among pediatric ICU patients. The clinical question guiding this review asks: In pediatric ICU patients, how do non-pharmacological pain management measures, such as distraction techniques, compared to pharmacological measures, affect pain reduction and the need for medications during the ICU stay? Evidence for this review was gathered from the CINAHL, PubMed, and Cochrane Library databases using key terms including non-pharmacological interventions, distraction techniques, pediatric intensive care unit, and pain management. Research demonstrates that non-pharmacological strategies such as music therapy, audiobooks, and hand massage can significantly reduce pain and fear in pediatric patients. These approaches provide comfort, decrease anxiety, and address children’s developmental and emotional needs during hospitalization (Akay et al., 2024b). While pharmacological interventions remain important for managing pain and supporting recovery, they carry risks such as respiratory depression and oversedation. Integrating non-pharmacological methods alongside medication can reduce these risks while improving patient comfort and overall outcomes (Alemdar et al., 2023d). Expanding nurse training and incorporating these strategies into care plans may enhance pediatric pain management and create a safer, more supportive environment for children and their families.
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    EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GENETIC VULNERABILITY AND ADDICITION IN DRUG-INDUCED PSYCHOSIS
    (2026-04-16) Martinez, Sophia; Bedi, Sarah
    The primary question of this study is whether a family history of psychosis and an increased risk for an individual who struggles with addiction to experience drug-induced psychosis? The study aims to identify what drug-induced psychosis is and how it differs from other variations of psychosis, while exploring underlying factors. The overall research is a literature review of three separate sources with a patient sampling ranging from 48-148 individuals. The first study discovered there are risk factors, such as drug use, that can increase and individual’s likelihood of developing this disease. While the second study focuses on a family history of psychosis and substance abuse, both separated and combined in individuals, to identify id one influences the other. The final study was a comparison of individuals who had primary psychosis with comorbid drug abuse and drug-induced psychosis: Diagnostic and clinical evolution at follow-up. The study revealed that overall, both groups showed similar diagnosis stability over time. There was no evidence that symptoms in drug-induced psychosis groups improved more after stopping substance abuse. Collectively, the evidence suggests that a family history of psychosis and a history of substance abuse are independent factors. Indicating a family history does not directly influence the likelihood of developing drug-induced psychosis if the individual is struggling with addiction. While these factors may not directly influence each other, both of them can increase the risk of the individual experiencing drug-induced psychosis.