Task: Psychiatric Care and Mental Health in the Community
Task: Psychiatric Care and Mental Health in the Community
Psychiatric Care and Mental Health in the Community
Read chapter 24 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentation. Once done answer the following questions;
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- Explain and give some examples of the concepts of community mental health and discuss the importance of community mental health promotion in special populations.
- Describe the biological, social, and political factors associated with mental illness.
- Describe different types of evidence-based treatment for mental disorders, including the use of psychotropic medication management, community case management, and crisis intervention. Give at least one example
4. Describe the role of mental health nurses in the community.
Chapter 24 Vulnerability in Community Populations: An Overview Basic Concepts • Risk • Vulnerability • Special needs – At risk • Vulnerable populations – Vulnerable families Web of Causation • Schematic model – Shows interrelationship among multiple factors that contribute to choices made by individuals, families, and communities that affect their health status – Factors commonly associated with vulnerability: • • • • • Disadvantaged socioeconomic status Lifestyle behaviors Low self-esteem Feelings of powerlessness Disenfranchisement Poverty and Historical Perspectives • Society’s attitude • Two common themes – Strong work ethic – Religious/moral beliefs • Industrial Revolution • Public assistance programs • Shift from federal government to state to private sector Cultural and Policy Perspectives • Cultural perspectives – Meaning of poverty • • • • Impoverished Persistent poverty Neighborhood poverty Underclass poverty • Policy perspectives – Poverty index – Near poor Health-Related Perspectives • • • •
High rate of infant mortality High morbidity and mortality Complex health problems Physical limitations secondary to chronic illness • Task: Psychiatric Care and Mental Health in the Community
Trauma-induced injuries • Death by violence Community Perspectives • High proportion of underrepresented ethnic groups • Single mothers • High rate of unemployment • Low level of education • Low wages • Violence • Discrimination • Communicable diseases • Premature death Vulnerable Populations with Special Needs • Disenfranchised • Uninsured and underinsured – Medically indigent/working poor • • • • Children and adolescents Elders Underrepresented ethnic groups Women Nursing Considerations • Access to care • Acceptable services for vulnerable patients in diverse settings – Know the community
– Schedule clinic visits at convenient times – Have bilingual nurses available – Staff members who reflect cultural, racial, ethnic background of persons who use the facility – Sensitivity – Nonjudgmental attitude Considerations • Ethical and legal • Patients’ strengths and resources – Hardiness – Support networks • Nursing roles – Advocate and activist – Case manager – Educator and counselor – Collaborator and partner – Researcher … Task: Psychiatric Care and Mental Health in the Community