The field of mental health has The field of mental health has evolved throughout many years to incorporate different theories and practices in order to identify varied and effective treatments for many mental health consumers. In order for health care professionals (HCP) to practice effective, current, patient based care, it is essential to discuss real patient experiences and understands the effectiveness and practicality of different health care models. This essay will present the case of Australian
Running Head: FOR A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING Principles of Mental Health The World Health Organization (2012) defines mental health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease." WHO establishes the connection of mental health to the promotion of mental well-being, the prevention of mental disorders and the treatment of mental disorders and the rehabilitation of those afflicted with these disorders (WHO). The Council for Accreditation of Counseling
One of the most important concepts of the theory, it was the environmental aspects of care. The emphasis was constructing a clean, sanitary treatment, and environment. The important principle of this theory is that the patient must be empowered and encouraged to take an active role in his own healing (2010). Selanders argued in this article the importance and commitment of Nightingale’s work associated with applicability in the nursing profession as well as the value of this historical knowledge
the framework of Read Recovery be applied to inform
Introduction to Virginia Henderson’s Theory of Needs In healthcare, there is a functional and purposeful relationship that exists between the nurse, the doctor and the other interdisciplinary team. This relationship established by the healthcare team comes with a responsibility aimed at achieving a goal, which is to assist the patient to be able to gain independence and progress after hospitalization or rehabilitation. What is paramount to the healthcare team is focusing on the basic human needs
the ones who perform the duties of how nurses work today. As time went by, different events throughout history such as wars and epidemics had shaped nursing to its present organization. Nowadays, nursing is pushing further towards the future in improving itself as a profession for better care and service to the community. The objective of this paper is to discuss the historical development of
What is the recovery orientation/paradigm model of treatment? The treatment would be to take a closer look at the recovery life for the individual or family instead of fixing it. For example this article talks about using the model in substance abuse such as; Lorie Obernauer, PhD, recovery consultant and coach and former Alumni Coordinator at CeDAR in Colorado, says that at CeDAR (Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation), “We are actually putting something into play that is really directed
practice of social work plays an integral part. While a psychiatric social worker does not perform the same professional function as a psychologist or psychiatrist; they play an extremely important part in the process of diagnosis and recovery. In fact, according to the National Association of Social Workers: 60% of professionals in the mental health services are clinically trained social workers, while only 23% are psychiatrists and 10% psychologists. The practice of social work in the field
meant for health and social care and therefore cannot give a true picture of participation for service users. It also fails to realise the power exchange and places a winner and loser rather than a balance. The model also fails to see that all service users may not want to participate doesn’t factor in quality of participation example. Not all service users may be interested in participating but could be empowered if they do participate. Empowering individuals in health and social care is included in
2)Choose one of the six listed Principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. State the principle a). Read the reference accompanying the principle. In one paragraph summarize the reference’s key points as they relate to the principle. The reference that will be summarized is Shared Decision Making and Medication Management in the Recovery Process written by Patricia Deegan Ph.D. and Robert E. Drake, M.D., Ph.D. In the past individuals were expected to be compliant with treatment plans assigned to