Welcome to PVN 123 Mental Health Nursing
Dec 26, 2015
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 you can expect from me…
Honesty
Respect
Kindness
An open mind
My best effortYour success as a
studentis my success as a
teacher!!
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)
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
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.
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