Welcome to PVN 123Mental Health Nursing

Instructor Info:

Linda Dunckel, MSN-Ed, RN

Office hours and tutoring by appointment

100 building – Faculty Prep Room

Phone: 503-488-5371 (campus)503-985-9607 (cell - emergencies)

About the Course:

15 hours – 1 credit

Lecture, discussion, small group participation, audio-visual, interactive learning

This course emphasizes: Mental health nursing care of the client and family

Learning to assist them in achieving satisfactory and productive ways of coping with daily living and life-style changes.

The course will include discussion of eating disorders, alcoholism, drug addiction, anxiety, defense mechanisms, and major mental health disorders

Course Materials Bring these to every class!!!!

MTI Book - “PN Mental Health Nursing, Edition 8”

Drug book

Lab Book

Course Schedule

PowerPoint Study Guides (#1-6)

Nurse’s Pocket Guide

Notebook / paper

Electronic device for internet access (laptop, iPhone, iPad, tablet etc.)

References: Foundations of Nursing, 6th Edition (also study guide) Adult Health Nursing, 6th Edition Web Page Links Videos Power Point Presentations ATI practice exams and pharmacology tutorial

Evaluation and Grading

Grading Scale: A 90-100% B 80-89% C 75-79% D 70-74% F69% or below (75% is a passing grade for this course)

Quizzes and Exams (% of total grade) Quizzes (2): 10% (5% each) Exams (2) : 55% (27.5% each) Final Exam: 35%

ATI Proctored Exam

What I expect from you…

Honesty

Respect

Kindness

An open mind

Come prepared

Your best effort!

What you can expect from me…

Honesty

Respect

Kindness

An open mind

My best effortYour success as a

studentis my success as a

teacher!!

Let’s Get Started…..

About Mental Health

Myth or Fact?

Mental health problems won’t affect me

MYTH!

Fact

Mental health problems are very common!

In 2011 1 in 5 American adults experienced a mental

health issue 1 in 10 young people experienced a period of

major depression 1 in 20 Americans lived with a serious mental

illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression)

Myth or Fact?

Children don’t experience mental health problems

MYTH!

Fact

Even young children may show early warning signs

½ of all mental health disorders show first signs before 14 years of age

¾ of mental disorders begin before age 24

Less than 20% of children with diagnosable mental health problems receive treatment

Myth or Fact?

People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable

MYTH!

Fact

The majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else!

3 – 5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals with a serious mental illness

People with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to victims of violent crime than the general population

Myth or Fact?

People with mental health needs (even those who are managing their mental illness) can’t handle the stress of holding down a job

MYTH!

Fact

People with mental health problems are just as productive as other employees.

Employers who hire people with mental health problem report good attendance and punctuality as well as motivation, good work, and job tenure that is on par with or greater than other employees.

Myth or Fact?

Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.

MYTH!

Fact

Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak. Many people need help to get better.

Many factors contribute to mental health problems: Biological factors (genes, physical illness,

injury, brain chemistry) Life experiences (trauma, history of abuse) Family history of mental health problems.

Myth or Fact?

There is no hope for people with mental health problems. Once someone develops mental health problems, they will never recover

MYTH!

Fact

Studies show that people with mental health problems get better and many recover completely.

Recovery is the process by which people are able to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their lives and communities.

Myth or Fact?

Therapy and self-help are a waste of time and money. Why bother when you can just take a pill?

MYTH!

Fact

Treatment varies depending on the individual.

It could include medication, therapy, or a combination of both.

Many individuals need a “support system” during the healing and recovery process.

Myth or Fact?

Prevention doesn’t work. It is impossible to prevent mental illness.

MYTH!

Fact

Prevention focuses on addressing known risk factors that can increase the chances of developing mental health problems.

Promoting social and emotional well being leads to: Higher productivity Better educational outcomes Lower crime rates Lower health care costs Improved quality of life Increased lifespan Improved family lives

Watch This………..

Elyn Saks: “A Tale of Mental Illness -- From the Inside”

http://www.ted.com/playlists/9/all_kinds_of_minds.html

Watch This………..

“Gladys Wilson and Naomi Feil (validation therapy)”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrZXz10FcVM#t=142

Ready to learn more?