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Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Psychiatry
Professional interests include: anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and more.
4700 Falls of Neuse Road Suite 355
Raleigh, NC 27609

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.

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UNC Health Alliance

3610 Bush Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 876-3130
(919) 876-3134
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4420 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
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4700 Falls of Neuse Road Suite 355
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 876-3130
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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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC during 2012 were medication management, mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

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

diagnostic evaluation 100
medication management 178
mental health therapy 173

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC during 2013 were mental health therapy.

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

doctor visit 490
mental health therapy 272

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS in 2013

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC during 2014 were mental health therapy.

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

doctor visit 467
mental health therapy 255

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS in 2014

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC during 2015 were mental health therapy.

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

doctor visit 501
mental health therapy 477

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS in 2015

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC during 2016 were mental health therapy.

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

doctor visit 471
mental health therapy 438

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS in 2016

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC during 2017 were mental health therapy.

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

doctor visit 437
mental health therapy 425

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS in 2017

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC during 2018 were mental health therapy.

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

doctor visit 411
mental health therapy 387

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS in 2018

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC during 2019 were mental health therapy.

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

doctor visit 401
mental health therapy 397

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS in 2019

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC during 2020 were mental health therapy.

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

doctor visit 307
mental health therapy 284

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS in 2020

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC during 2021 were mental health therapy.

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

doctor visit 354
mental health therapy 355

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 33
Female 62
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 82
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 25
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS in 2021

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 34
Dementia 12
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS treated as a nurse in Raleigh, NC during 2022 were mental health therapy.

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

doctor visit 337
mental health therapy 322

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 27
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 74
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 22
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS in 2022

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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 and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 100
doctor visit 417
mental health therapy 344

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

Gender
Male 37
Female 88
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 101
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 6
85 and over 0
Less than 65 31
65 to 74 61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS From 2012 - 2022

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 55
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Dementia 12
Cancer 11

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

Ratings & Reviews

Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 849 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS from all over the web to help you find the right in Raleigh, NC. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Elizabeth A. Bruce, PMHNP, CNS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Alkermes, Inc. $53 Vivitrol
$53
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $53

Biography

Ms. Elizabeth Bruce specializes in psychiatry. Her areas of expertise include the following: attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), stress management, and major depression. Ms. Bruce's professional affiliations include Mindpath Health and UNC Health. Patient ratings for Ms. Bruce average 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to UNC Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Raleigh, NC.

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