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Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS

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Specializes in: Psychiatry

Professional interests include: anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and more.

3610 Bush Street
Raleigh, NC 27609

(919) 876-3130

Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS is a nurse in Raleigh, NC specializing in psychiatry. Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS is affiliated with UNC Health, Mindpath Health, UNC Health Alliance and MINDPATH CARE CENTERS NORTH CAROLINA PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

3610 Bush Street
Raleigh, NC 27609

Address:

4220 Apex Highway Suite 200
Durham, NC 27713

Address:

4420 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607

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Some issues Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

doctor visit	487
mental health therapy	270

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	25
Cancer	7

doctor visit	464
mental health therapy	253

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

doctor visit	498
mental health therapy	475

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

doctor visit	468
mental health therapy	436

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

doctor visit	434
mental health therapy	423

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

doctor visit	408
mental health therapy	385

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

doctor visit	398
mental health therapy	395

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

doctor visit	304
mental health therapy	282

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

doctor visit	688
mental health therapy	675

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC were mental health therapy.

doctor visit	462
mental health therapy	399

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS.

**Gender**
Female	85
Male	35

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	95
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	2
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Education & Training

She is certified by the Nursing, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Board Certification: Nursing, Board Certified (2012)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

Mindpath Health

UNC Health Alliance

MINDPATH CARE CENTERS NORTH CAROLINA PLLC

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General Payments

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**Payments by Company**
Alkermes, Inc.	$53 Vivitrol $53

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$53

Biography

Ms. Elizabeth Bruce appears to be affiliated with Mindpath Health. Ms. Bruce has obtained a license to practice in North Carolina.

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