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patients' mental health and well-being; psychiatric problems and disorders, mental distress and mental illness
individuals and families, groups, and communities
an office, providing psychotherapy and medication for more common psychiatric care
psychiatric hospital for more serious, acute psychiatric issues such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other issues requiring hospitalization
substance abuse treatment of patients with addictions such as drugs or alcohol
outpatient facilities, mental health agencies, long-term care facilities
community-based or home care programs
local, state, and federal mental health agencies
school/college of nursing, private practice, military, primary care office, prison/jail, home health agency, behavioral care company/HMO
assess mental health needs
develop diagnoses and nursing care plans
implement and evaluate nursing care
health teaching
help patients regain or improve their coping abilities
manage the therapeutic environment
assist patients with self-care activities
administer and monitor treatment regimens
crisis intervention and counseling
interventions that promote and foster health
assess dysfunction
assist clients to regain or improve their coping abilities
prevent further disability
Theories and Models for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
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