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Care in Mental
Health Nursing
Hazel May N. Evangelista, RN
In the USA
OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Subacute Care
- when inpatient hospitalization is not
needed
- less expensive and less intensive
24-hours supervision
- allows individual autonomy and
independence
OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Outpatient programs
- traditionally, occurs in mental
health clinics and private offices
- number of visits varies according to
the individual’s needs
- assessment of needs is made to
determine if intense or different type
of service is needed
PSYCHIATRIC HOME
CARE
- available for homebound clients
whose disabilities or illness inhibits
them from leaving their home
- often serves individuals with severe
and persistent mental illnesses and
those with a combination of
psychiatric and medical illness
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
PROGRAMS
- developed to reach out individuals
in the rural areas, homeless or
transient groups
who lack traditional medical and
social services
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
proportion of children
National Objectives
Services and Programs
- establish new and upgrade existing
mental health facilities
- upgrade existing competencies on
mental health, for mental professionals
and health care providers
National Objectives
- increase the percentage of health
facilities, workplace and communities
that provide mental health services
- develop self-help and family care
programs
- increase the capability of health
facilities for psychosocial assessment
and screening of mental disorders
Nursing Responsibilities and
Functions
In Mental Health Promotion
- Participate in the promotion of
mental health
- Utilize opportunities
- Help people in the community
- Teach parents the importance of
providing emotional support to their
children
Nursing Responsibilities and
Functions
In Prevention and Control
- Recognize mental health hazards
and stress situations
- Recognize pathological deviations
from normal
- Be aware of the potential causes of
breakdown
Nursing Responsibilities and
Functions
- Help the family to understand and
accept the patient’s health status
and behavior
- Impart information and guidance
about the treatment scheme of the
patients
Nursing Responsibilities and
Functions
Rehabilitation
- Initiate patient participation in
occupational activities
- Encourage and initiate patients to
partake in activities
- Advise the family about the importance
of regular follow-up at the clinic
- Make regular home visits
Nursing Responsibilities and
Functions
In Research and Epidemiology
- Participate actively in
epidemiological survey to be aware
of the size and extent of mental
health problems of the community
and organize a program for better
preventive, curative and
rehabilitative measures
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