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CHAPTER 1 Mental Health & Mental Disorders: Fighting Stigma & Promoting Recovery

KEY CONCEPTS/TERMS

Continuum of mental health Recovery Trauma

Mental disorder Recovery-oriented care Trauma-informed care

Mental health Stigma Wellness

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Differentiate concepts of mental health and mental illness

2. Describe the impact of stigma of a mental disorder on individuals & families

3. Discuss the role of trauma informed care in recovery-oriented nursing practice

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:

1. What is the connection between mental and physical health & why is this significant?

2. How does wellness relate to overall health?

3. Explain the continuum of mental health & the relevance for nursing.

4. Describe characteristics of mental health & mental illness.

5. What is the significance of assessing clients for trauma?

6. How does the nurse demonstrate trauma informed care?

7. How does the nurse demonstrate recovery-oriented care?

CHAPTER 2 Cultural and Spiritual Issues Related to Mental Health Care

KEY CONCEPT: Cultural competence

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Discuss the components of culturally competent care

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:

1. How does culture influence/affect mental health & attitudes about mental health?

2. What are the cultural barriers to quality mental health services?

3. What assessments are essential to the provision of culturally responsive care?

4. What interventions/strategies should the nurse employ to assure culturally competent & informed care?

CHAPTER 13 Stress and Mental Health

KEY CONCEPTS/TERMS

Allostatic load Appraisal Stress

Adaptation Coping

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Discuss the concept of stress as it relates to mental health and mental illness.

2. Discuss allostatic load and the impact on wellness.

3. Describe the nurse’s role in caring for the patient experiencing stress.

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

1. What assessments are essential when caring for a client experiencing stress?

2. What approaches are indicated when working with a client experiencing acute stress?

3. What approaches are indicated when working with a client experiencing chronic stress?

4. What are the implications of the stress/vulnerability model for mental health nursing?