Binge-eating disorder.

ABSTRACT: Binge-eating disorder (BED) has the highest prevalence of any eating disorder in the US today. However, the condition is frequently not recognized as an eating disorder by healthcare providers or patients. Patients with this diagnosis often have significant psychiatric and medical comorbidities that might respond to evidence-based treatments. NPs in primary care with awareness of the diagnostic criteria for BED and knowledge of its assessment and treatment options can coordinate care for patients experiencing this health challenge.

Suicide among men: Risk assessment and mitigation in primary care.

ABSTRACT: In the US each year, 80% of suicide deaths occur among men. As primary care is often the front door to identification and treatment of mental health problems, NPs in this setting are poised, with training in appropriate skills and tools, to recognize warning signs and risk factors in these patients as well as deliver necessary care and interventions to them. By being aware of known risk factors, identifying warning signs, communicating in a therapeutic manner, screening with standardized tools, assessing lethal means, developing safety plans, and making treatment referrals, primary care NPs can mitigate suicidal behaviors among men and save lives.