History of Mental Health in medicine
What was "best practice" prior to 1841?
Removal of those with mental illness from society.
What is Primary Prevention?
Prevention of mental health crises
What is Secondary prevention?
Treatment of residual effects from severe and persistent mental illness
Which alternative provides assistance and support to primary caregivers?
Care for the Caregivers
Who was the retired school teacher that advocated for change in treatment for those who are mentally ill?
Dorthea Dix
What is the nurse's role in primary prevention?
Provide education
What two categories of crises does secondary prevention help treat most frequently?
Maturational and Situational
What are the two goals of Tertiary Prevention?
Preventing complications of illness and promoting rehabilitation to achieve the maximum level of functioning
What kind of goals should one include in a patient's care? (Think Fundi)
SMART Goals
What was the name of the act that gave grants to states to create outpatient mental health facilities?
The National Mental Health Act
Helping an individual's ability to cope with stress and reducing known stressors.
What were the goals discussed for adolescents being treated with symptoms of mental illness?
Improve coping skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills, and attempt to modify behavior patterns.
What population is at most risk for Severe Mental Illness?
The homeless
This program is designed to prevent institutionalization or ease the transition from inpatient hospitalization to community living.
Partial Hospitalization Programs
What year was the National Mental Health Act passed?
1941
What populations are normally affected by situational crises?
The impoverished, those who have had life-changing events, and those who have been through trauma.
What mental illness is most prevalent in those who are retired?
Depression
What are contributing factors of homelessness?
Poverty, Addiction disorders, and Lack of affordable housing.
What three parties are involved in agreeing on a patient care?
Family, HCP, and Patient
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary prevention
What populations are at risk for maturational crises?
Adolescents, young adults getting married, those beginning parenthood, middle-aged adults, and older adults
A patient who has been retired for 20 years comes to the clinic expressing that they "dont want to exist in this world anymore". What question does the nurse follow up with?
"Have you had thoughts of hurting yourself or others?"
What are some resources for those who are homeless that we discussed?
Homeless shelters, Health-care Centers, Storefront Centers, and Mobile Outreach Units
How would the nurse know if the intervention was effective?
Evaluation