Psychiatric and mental health nursing

lot of teens feel and why they may turn to drugs, alcohol, and self harm to feel better. There is such an easy solution to feel better other than these things and it is music. Music therapy can help people who have a mental illness and even save their lives. People with mental health issues can benefit from music therapy, they can have a better understanding of what music therapy is, and music therapists can help them learn to express themselves in a positive way. Music can help people by…

As my psych rotation at Monmouth Medical Center comes to an end, I took a few moments to reflect on my experience and see what I’ve learned. It was surprising to me to note that my feeling towards this field of nursing was quite the contrary to my original expectations. Initially I assumed that the time we spent on these units would be simple, informative and enjoyable. I knew that my friendly talkative nature would be helpful in this setting where I got to practice the therapeutic techniques…

of individuals (Gyllensten, 2011). We believe that individuals with a mental illness experience this demoralization and social exclusion. Through providing education we attempt to alter stigmas that are potentially present. As assumed by this theory, this will lead to an increased social acceptance. Restrictive, stereotypical attitudes towards mental illness can be a barrier in health-seeking behavior for those who have a mental illness (Hugo, Boshoff, Traut, Zungu-Dirwayi, & Stein, 2003). The…

defines this allied health field as, a career which assists people throughout the lifespan engage in the activities they want and believe are necessary by utilizing everyday activities as a means for therapy (“What is”). The field involves both psychological and physiological aspects of the patient. Therefore an occupational therapist must be trained in a variety of subjects. Mary Anne Peabody and Stephen P. Demanchick note an occupational therapist must be competent…

National Health Service (NHS) Diabetes’ document Commissioning Mental Health and Diabetes Services (Swage, 2011). This will be followed by a critique of its relevance and efficiency as a public health policy. A mention will be made on its implementation and influence on mental health services and their nurses in the United Kingdom (UK). Firstly, however, it is important to establish why diabetes is considered a public health issue and why an awareness of this condition is relevant to mental…

The MI unit serves adults diagnosed with mental illnesses which most of the time, the adults are unable to live independently or without any sort of support. Some of the reasoning behind this is the sudden dangers that can arise from just missing a few meds, not connecting with the community, or the lack of initiative to take of themselves or their environment. The understanding and evaluating the actual need of the client can be difficult and frustrating for the case manager, the client, and…

In recent years, violence and people with mental illness have received widespread of news media coverage. Specifically, the aftermath of violent act is often viewed as an opportunity to support negative attitudes toward people with mental illness. The new media portrayal acts of violence committed by individuals with mental disorders appear to play a critical role in influencing negative perceptions toward individuals with mental illness (McGinty, Webster, & Barry, 2013). When a person commits…

A Theoretical Approach to Psychiatric Nursing The importance of theory within the psychiatric nursing setting is to develop foundations for one’s practice. Once a foundation is established nursing theory improves patient care, enhances professional development, improves interpersonal relationships and provides the framework necessary for further educational enhancement. By definition theory is described as “a set of interrelated concepts that provide testable relationships and direction or…

Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority, or LCMHA, is an agency that was designed as a place for anyone with a mental diagnosis to go to. In 1970, Lenawee County appointed its first mental health board to explore the cost and the need for a mental health program. The agency was first located in a vacated dentist office that was above a grocery store to be able to start the program right away. Shortly after in 1974, the agency relocated to the Riverside Professional Building. The directors and…

struggles with hardship (Baillie, S. E., Sellwood, W., & Wisely, J. A. 2014). Post-traumatic growth happens when positive changes take place after experiencing adversity (Rendon, J. 2015). These changes can be related to physical, emotional and mental health. Post-traumatic growth demonstrates that trauma does not need to be entirely destructive in a person’s life but that it can actually help a person grow in different ways (Rendon, J. 2015). Post-traumatic growth is not about returning to the…