A Mental Health Concern – and the Patient or Community
Select a patient with a mental health
A brief history of the patient including diagnoses and medications – or a brief description of the community issue.
Any substance abuse, addiction or violence issues surrounding this mental health problem. Describe the attempted interventions that have been made for your patient or community, and identify what has been successful and what has not. Submit a rough draft of information gathered so far.
Describe your thoughts regarding your patient’s or community’s mental health issue. Are there any cognitive concerns? Think about interventions that may be helpful. Include sources for evidence-based practice.
List appropriate nursing interventions for your chosen patient or community. How will you evaluate effectiveness? Include an evaluation tool or rubric.
Complete your course project by identifying mental health resources that can be used for your chosen patient or community. Finish with an educational tool for your patient or community.
Sample Answer
Patient: John Doe
Brief history: John is a 45-year-old man who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He has been experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia for the past 10 years, including delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking. He has been on medication for schizophrenia for the past 5 years, but he has not been compliant with his medication regimen.
Substance abuse: John has a history of substance abuse. He has been addicted to alcohol and marijuana in the past. He is currently sober, but he has relapsed in the past.
Violence: John has a history of violence. He has been arrested for assault on two occasions. He has also been involved in several altercations with his family and friends.
Attempted interventions: John has received treatment for his mental health issues in the past. He has been hospitalized on several occasions, and he has participated in individual and group therapy. He has also been prescribed medication for schizophrenia.