Mental health what it is about, an insight into the nursing care of a depressed patient.
Title: Mental health what it is about, an insight into the nursing care of a depressed patient.
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Details: Words: 1180 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Mental health what it is about, an insight into the nursing care of a depressed patient.
Category: /Recreation & Sports/Health Care
Details: Words: 1180 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
This insight is about mental health, "mental health is the balance between all aspects of life - social, physical, spiritual and emotional. It impacts on how we manage our surroundings and make choices in our lives - clearly it is an integral part of our overall health" (youth healthne.ie 2003)
I have chosen to look at depression, which comes under mental health illness. My insight is on a female who 80 years old.Geriatric depression is
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to help them get over their illness, in addition to the social history provided from her supportive family. I also learnt that they need more time spent with them, sometimes just listening to what they have to say. The most important thing I learnt was establishing trust between the two of you and letting them know you care. This will help me when nursing future patients I care for, making me have a better understanding.