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2022 Task 226 Mental Health
2022 Task 226 Mental Health
Q 1 a.
Sandy's paranoia is evident as she has increased distrust of others, she believes that she is
being spied, and her inflated beliefs about herself. There are also signs of psychosis in her
behaviour, such as chaotic thought processes, hallucinations, and delusions (Duffy & Kelly,
2017, p.1). Paranoid symptoms like Sandy's include increased suspicion and distrust of others.
The nurses in the hospital are out to help her, and she is convinced that the government is spying
on her and reading her thoughts. She also has delusions of persecution, acting on the idea that the
government is actively trying to have her killed. Sandy also has inflated senses of self-
importance and superiority thanks to her illusions of grandeur. Because of her paranoid and
psychotic symptoms, Sandy is in a lot of pain and disarray right now. She has no idea why she is
there and is wary of the medical workers. She is worried for not eating or sleeping and her
paranoia and psychosis are limiting her capacity to go about her daily life.
Q 1 b.
Sandy's lack of self-awareness about her condition and medication rejection is a top
nursing concern. Psychoeducation, a nursing intervention used to assist patients in learning about
mental illness and making informed decisions about their care, is one way to improve patients'
understanding of their disease and the alternatives for managing it. Patients with mental health
issues may benefit greatly from psychoeducation, which is provided as part of their care, by
learning more about their disease and its alternatives. As a result, they will be better able to
participate in their care choices and adhere to treatment plans. Evidence suggests that
psychoeducation may increase patients' medication adherence and general mental health. The
most effective method of giving psychoeducation may change from patient to patient. However,
some essential components of good psychoeducation include giving accurate and up-to-date
information on the patient's condition, communicating the information in a polite and helpful
pamphlets, books, and online platforms. However, talking to a trained mental health practitioner
face-to-face is the most efficient method of providing psychoeducation. As a result, the patient
may get individualised care and has the chance to ask questions about anything that is not
apparent to them. Patients are better equipped to make choices about their care when they have a
firm grasp of their diagnosis and the range of alternatives accessible to them via
psychoeducation. However, remember that every patient is unique and calls for a tailored
approach.
Q 1 c.
Sandy has to be evaluated by a psychiatrist to see if she poses a risk to herself or others.
Understanding her disease is important to her Treatment Authority under the Mental Health Act
2016 Qld. Due to her schizophrenia diagnosis, Sandy has been hospitalised for treatment. Sandy,
now 42, has been dealing with the effects of her condition for 23 years. Sandy has been out of
Sandy was supposed to take depot long-acting anti-psychotic medicine, but she has not
been in contact with her case manager in more than three months and missed her last depot
appointment. Sandy's parents try to keep in touch and they are Brisbane residents as well. But
she does not have a phone, making it difficult to get in touch with them. According to Sandy, her
grandpa had schizophrenia and killed himself at the age of 50. According to the Mental Health
Act 2016, Queensland, Sandy is now subject to a Treatment Authority. This necessitates a
psychiatric evaluation to ascertain whether or not she is a threat to herself or others. The
psychiatrist's ability to determine whether or not Sandy is aware of her disease and whether or
not she poses a threat to herself or others depends, in part, on Sandy's level of self-awareness
Q 2 a.
Individuals with PTSD often experience nightmares or flashbacks to the traumatic event,
which can heighten their range of negative emotions (Shalev et al., 2019, p.77). This could be the
cause of Aliah's PTSD. The type of PTSD and the patient's medical history are important factors
in developing an effective treatment plan for post-traumatic stress disorder. Each stage of
treatment includes steps like Supporting patients in avoiding contact with or participating in
anything that can bring back traumatic memories or trigger their PTSD, called "avoidance."
Building trust via open and honest communication and attentive listening can help patients feel
safe enough to discuss their healthcare needs, which is essential for developing an effective,
patient-centred treatment plan (Shalev et al., 2019, pp 74). To make someone with PTSD feel
safe, valued, and respected, it is important to exhibit your concern through active listening, self-
assurance, empathy, and upbeat verbal and nonverbal body language (Manister et al., 2017, p.
419).
Q 2 b.
The nurse needs to begin therapeutic communication (Darnell et al., 2019, p.482). Any
person going through emotional distress does not want to be judged, left out, or neglected. By
creating an atmosphere where patients feel secure and cared for emotionally, the nurse will earn
their trust and improve their health. As a result, patients may be more receptive to having open
conversations with healthcare providers about their suicidal motives, ideas, and beliefs, which
can improve the efficacy of therapies. In addition, this would make it possible for her to speak
her mind without worrying about the consequences. The nurse should talk about suicidal ideation
and how to suppress it. The more the nurse discusses with Aliah about her mental suffering, the
more hope she will have that therapy can successfully relieve it.
A nurse's role also includes developing a patient-specific, adaptable care plan for the long
term. A mental health nurse is responsible for developing a treatment plan that includes ongoing
assessment and group problem-solving to reduce the likelihood of suicide ideation and behaviour
among my patients (GWA, 2021, p.67). Realistic therapies that can address immediate, acute and
persistent suicidal behaviours require the patient's family and support network to cooperate with
mental health care experts from many disciplines. The danger of suicide can be mitigated in
several ways, such as by creating a safety plan or planning a rescue operation for suicide victims.
In addition, nurses should make sure that all healthcare professionals have access to the most
recent treatment plans and are well-versed in all information that could improve the quality of
Q 2 c.
Combining cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) with testimonial therapy (TT): the goal is
to encourage clients to adopt new ways of thinking (Mubin et al., 2020, p.88). One such tactic is
to become more self-aware of one's own cognitive biases contributing to one's difficulties and
reconsider these biases in light of reality. Since the person-centred care model values Aliah's
highlighting the need for collaborative suicide risk management across a broad spectrum of
providers and healthcare settings (Kasanova et al., 2020, p.77). This is because the patient and
their family might benefit from a psychological approach to care that is focused on them and
may teach the patient healthy coping mechanisms for handling stress, reveal destructive thought
patterns, and provide valuable practice in implementing those patterns. It may take weeks or
months to treat this condition, but using the "6 C's" of care—confidence, empathy, dedication,
communication, expertise, and caring—might help inspire patients and lessen their risk of
suicidal thoughts and behaviours in the meantime (Darnell et al., 2019, p.482). In addition, those
who have attempted suicide or self-harm and been admitted to the hospital must meet with a
mental health professional before being released. Although in-person meetings are always
preferable, telehealth may be used in a pinch. If nothing else, the treating physician should
Q 3 a.
Harm minimisation aims to lessen possible negative health, economic, and social effects
of substance abuse on individuals and communities. The approach seeks to lessen drug and
alcohol abuse's negative effects on individuals and communities by ensuring that all efforts are
carried out in compliance with World Health Organisation guidelines (Sullivan, 2019, p.323). It
was thought that all public and private organisations would need to implement harm
minimisation policies to lessen the impact of drug abuse. Assessing potential risks and
Q 3 b.
(Department of Health and Aged Care, 2019 ). By making the drug less accessible at home and
social gatherings, we can assist the person or community recover from their addiction (Sullivan,
2019, p.325). The demand reduction approach has progressed to include halting and delaying the
initiation of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use in local communities; and assisting addicts in
overcoming their disease and resettling into society (Shalev et al., 2019, p.46). The plan's
objective is to lessen alcohol's negative effects. Many individuals in Australia might benefit from
guidance and education on responsible alcohol drinking. This method aids in raising
Q 3 c.
The national Alcohol Strategy aims to prevent and reduce alcohol related harm by
recommending actions that can be taken at the local, state, territory, and national levels. The goal
of the plan is to develop a unified strategy for minimising the negative effects of alcohol use
throughout the whole of Australia. Improving community safety and aesthetics are two of the
four priority areas that have been recognised for action. Managing the availability, pricing, and
marketing of alcoholic beverages. Alcohol promotion through television ads is legal in Australia
starting 12 pm to 3 pm on school days and starting 8:300pm to 5am on any day. Therefore,
implementing the strategy can push for the need to control advertising alcohol and make sure
that vulnerable population (adults and adolescents) is not affected (Siegfried et al., 2014, p.1). The
strategy talks about increasing alcohol prices as one way of discouraging people from consuming it.
According to Sharma et al. (2017), increasing alcohol prices can control alcohol consumption.
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