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Discussion Topics, Mohr-Chapter 1, Introduction to Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing

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1. After learning about mental illnesses in class, a classmate expresses her fear of developing a mental illness. She says to you, “I see a little bit of myself in every mental illness diagnosis we ... talk about. I am so afraid I may develop one of these diseases one day.” What are the elements of mental health? In what way do you meet these elements? The elements of mental health: Self-governance- by acting independently, dependent, interdependently when needed without losing autonomy. Progress toward growth or self-realization: being prepared to move forward to maximize your capabilities. Tolerance of the unknown- facing the unpredictability of life and death with faith and hope. Self-esteem- knowing and being accepting of personal abilities and limitations through lifelong self-reflection and feedback from others. Reality orientation distinguishing fact from fantasy and behaving accordingly. Mastery of environment- competency, effectively, and creatively with and influencing environmental context. Stress management- experiencing congruent emotions in delay life and tolerating stress. These elements can be meet by feeling good about ourselves, being respectful or others. and showing compassion to others. Maintaining a positive outlook on life also helps, and to show value and respect in diversity. What are the influences on mental health? Which mental health influences can be controlled, and which ones cannot? The influence of mental health are biologic, psychological, sociocultural factors. The mental health influences that can be controlled are nutrition, emotional development, economic, valves’ and beliefs. The influences which can’t be controlled are neonatal events family stability, ethnicity. Jane, a 43-year-old mother of two, was admitted to a mental health facility after a suicide attempt and was diagnosed with severe depression. After several weeks of antidepressant therapy, Jane’s mood greatly improved. Jane’s friend, who was unaware of her suicide attempt and diagnosis, noticed the difference in Jane. When asked about what caused the difference in her mood, Jane said she was just feeling a little down, but she was feeling better now. Jane was ashamed to tell her friend about her suicide attempt and her mental health diagnosis. What are the similarities and differences associated with the stigma of a physical illness and that of mental illness? The stigma is between mental illness and physical illness is greatly influenced by the misconception of patients that suffer from mental illness and physical illness has lead to discrimination intolerance of mental illness. More money is spent for physical illness than it is spent for mental illness. What stigmas about those with mental health conditions exist in society? The stigma’s about mental health conditions in society are discrimination and isolation towards clients that suffer from mental health disorders which cause the clients to have interpersonal, financial and employment social barriers. Describe the levels of practice for the [Show More]

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