Module 4 Assignment (N490 Issues and Trends in Professional Nursing Assignments)

Assignment:

Mental Health in the Community

Write a 1000-1500 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be three main sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) sources using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

Go to the Healthy People 2020 website and search for Mental Health and Mental Disorders. After reading the Overview section, pick and note 2 objectives/goals from the list that you feel affect your community and explain why these were chosen. As a nurse, what can you do to help the community move towards this goal?

Explain how physical health and mental health are correlated. What impact does each have on the other? Give at least one detailed example of how either a specific physical ailment leads to a breakdown in mental health or how a specific mental health disorder can lead to physical issues.

Explain Trauma Informed Care in detail. How you can use Trauma Informed Care to assist a child who has been impacted by trauma?

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Mental Health in the Community

Introduction

I’m Marissa. I live with depression and anxiety. My family and friends are amazing, but sometimes it’s hard to talk about my illness because of the stigma around mental health issues.

Marissa’s story

Marissa’s story:

Marissa was born in a small town in the Midwest, where her family raised cattle and goats. She spent most of her childhood playing outside with friends, riding horses, and helping out at home. In high school she earned top honors for math and science classes. After graduation Marissa attended college on full scholarship; this was followed by several years working as an engineer for NASA before starting medical school at Harvard University. She now lives in Boston with her husband and two young children who attend public schools nearby so that they can get good educations while still being close enough to visit their parents often (her mother lives only 15 minutes away).

When we first met Marissa she had just finished one year of residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital where she served as chief resident during orientation week where we discussed how mental illness affects people’s lives every day—even if they don’t realize it yet! The goal of attending residency programs is not only to become better doctors but also better human beings through learning about different cultures around the world through travel abroad or volunteering during vacations.”

Marissa talks about how her illness affected her, and how it affected her family.

Marissa talks about how her illness affected her, and how it affected her family. She says that she was treated by others in the community with kindness, but also with some confusion about what was happening to her.

Marissa says that after being diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorders, people started treating her differently than before. They seemed to think that because she wasn’t getting out much anymore—or ever—she must be okay now. “It’s just not true,” Marissa says,”because everyone has their own way of dealing with things.”

Marissa also talks about how she felt when friends or family would ask if there was anything they could do for her during this time in life: “I’d always say no…I don’t want them giving up on me yet.”

How can I support Marissa?

You can help Marissa by being a good friend to her.

• Listen to what Marissa says and let her know that you are there for her.

• Ask how you can support Marissa in any way possible, such as finding resources or contacting other people who could help with their situation.

• Be patient with Marissa because she may not always be able to talk about everything that’s going on in her life right now—and that’s okay! It takes time for people who have been through traumatic experiences like this one before they’re ready to talk about them openly again (if ever). Don’t pressure them into telling their story; just listen with compassion and empathy while also showing kindness towards whatever decision they make regarding how much information should be shared right now.”

Hear from people like you.

• Mental health is a topic that can feel very complicated, but we’re here to help. You don’t have to be alone in your struggle and we want you to know there are people who care about you.

• We’ve asked some of the people who have experienced mental illness themselves or know someone else who has, what their story is like and how it changed their life for the better.

• We’ve also asked others outside of our circle what they do when they see someone struggling with mental health issues, so that everyone will have access to information both inside and outside our community

Why are mental health issues so difficult to talk about?

Many people think that they can’t talk about their mental health issues because of the stigma surrounding it. They fear being judged or misunderstood, or being labelled as “mentally ill.”

They also fear losing their jobs and having to go into hospital.

What kinds of mental health issues do people face?

• Depression is a medical condition that causes feelings of sadness, hopelessness and self-loathing. It can be mild or severe and affects people of all ages.

• Anxiety is a feeling of anxiety that lasts at least 6 months and up to 3 years with symptoms such as irritability, restlessness and difficulty concentrating.

• Bipolar disorder occurs when someone has manic episodes (high energy) followed by depressive episodes (low energy). Symptoms include mood swings between extreme highs and lows; extreme happiness one minute then anger the next; racing thoughts; loss of interest in things you once loved; sleep disturbances like nightmares or insomnia (insomnia being difficulty falling asleep); trouble making decisions even though you feel clear headed during this phase since it’s more about impulsive behavior than rational decision making processes we use every day under normal circumstances!

How common is mental illness in the community?

You might wonder how common mental illness is in the community. The answer is that it depends on which type of mental illness you’re talking to about. In general, people with a mental health condition are more likely to be victims than perpetrators of crime (although this can vary according to the severity of their symptoms).

Mental illness is a spectrum; there are many different types of disorders and conditions that affect people’s lives. Some examples include depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa; substance use disorder (such as alcohol abuse or drug dependence); personality disorders; psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia; neurodevelopmental disorders associated with childhood trauma (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder); adjustment disorder with anxiety or depressed mood secondary to stressful life events experienced after age 18 years old [1].

What would I say to someone who has a mental illness?

If you’re someone who has a mental illness, it’s important to know that there are resources available. You can turn to your friends and family for help, but ultimately the most important thing is just to talk about it—and don’t be afraid of being open about your struggles with others.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the information about mental health disorders on the internet, here are some tips for finding support:

• Ask around at work or school. Your coworkers may have experienced similar symptoms as yourself; ask them how they managed through their own struggles with anxiety or depression. Or if someone has had success using medication as part of their treatment plan (which often involves therapy), ask them what helped them most during those times when they felt themselves slipping into despair or rage towards themselves or others around them—it might be something simple like listening music while working out together!

Conclusion

If you’re feeling down, it can be hard to know how to ask for help. But there are plenty of people out there who are willing to listen and support you. You don’t have to go it alone! We hope this article has given you some ideas on how best to approach your friends and family members about mental health issues in the community.