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- Many people who have a mental disorder can’t function in society, treatment becomes costly, functioning in society becomes more challenging
- Approximately 26.2% of 18 year and older adults have been diagnosed with a mental disorder that is roughly 57.7 million people.
- At least 13% between 8-15 year old, 8% between 12-17 year old have a diagnosable disorder, however only 39% have been diagnosed and treated.
- More than 50% of homeless have a mental disability per WHO where as 2/3 of the population who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS have also been diagnosed with depression.
- Of all the people who could be diagnosed only roughly 25% seek help.
- Access to treatment become harder for the mentally ill due to income and possibly living on the street.
- Let me paint a clear picture, if over 50% of the homeless population at any given time have a mental disorder, do you think they have the means or income to seek treatment? If they can't seek treatment then they can't function normally in society to obtain a job to create income to seek treatment.
- The United States has a lack of mental illness resources, if we could increase resources we could then decrease the amount of homeless, which would decrease the ER bills that are left unpaid.
Cultural background can impact how individuals view ther mental health. For ex. in African American and American Indian culture, environmental factors often increase the likelihood of suicidal behavior. NAMI states that some cultures are prone to brush off symptoms and consider theim signs of a personal weakness or moral feeling.
What is Mental Health?
“state of successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to adapt to change and to cope with challenges” per Healthy People 2020. With being mentally healthy it will create better relationships with yourself, family, socially, and in the work environment.
What is Mental Disorder?
classified by “alterations in thinking, mood behavior that are associated with distress and impaired functioning” per HealthyPeople 2020.
-Mental disorders are diagnosed by meeting certain criteria in the DSM-V.
- Mental disorders can lead to disability, pain, and or death.
For this vulnerable population presentation we have decided to focus on the mentally ill population.
prevention and control
Psychosocial adversity has a major impact on mood disorders. Depression is associated with a number of social determinants. To name a few: poverty, gender violence, cultural tensions, social discrimination, political oppression, etc.
educate populations regarding mental health issues, teach stress- reducation techniques, provide bereavement support, promote protective factors (coping abilities) and risk factor reduction.
Mental Health By the Numbers. (n.d.). Retrieved January 5, 2016, from https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers
role of public health nurse
References:
1. Create a trusting environment.
2. Show respect, compassion, and concern.
3. Do not make assumptions.
4. Coordinate a network or services and providers.
5. Advocate for accesible health care services.
6. Focus on prevention.
7. Know when to walk beside the client and when to
encourage the client to walk ahead.
8. Develop a network of support for yourself.
screen to detect mental health disorders, work directly with at- risk indivduals, families, and groups through the formation of a theraputic relationship, and conduct crisis intervention.
Perform medication monitoring, provide metal health interventions, make referrals to various groups of professionals, including support groups. Maintain the client's level of function to prevent relapse or frequent rehospitalization. Identify behavioral, enviromental, and biological triggers that may lead to relapse. Educate the client and family regarding medication side effects and potential interactions.
Mental Health and Mental Disorders | Healthy
People 2020. (2016, January 4). Retrieved
from http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/mental-health-and-mental-disorders
Mental Health By the Numbers. (n.d.). Retrieved January 5, 2016, from https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers
Mental health, poverty and development. (n.d.). Retrieved January 5, 2016, from http://www.who.int/mental_health/policy/development/en/
MHMR Tarrant County. (2015). Mental health, addiction, intellectual & developmental services. Retrieved from http://www.mhmrtc.org/
National Alliance on Mental Health. (2015). NAMI Dallas. Retrieved from http://www.namidallas.org/
Sommer, S., Johnson, J. M., Roberts, K. K., Assessment Technologies Institute. (2013). Care of Special Populations. In RN community health nursing review module: Edition 6.0.
Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (n.d.). Poverty, Homelessness, Mental Illness, and Teen Pregnancy. In Foundations of nursing in the community: Community-oriented practice (Fourth ed., p. 421-429).
The Texas Department of State Health Services. (2013, November). Community mental health centers. Retrieved from https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhcommunity/default.shtm
Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2014). Poverty, homelessness, mental illness, and teen pregnancy. In Foundations of nursing in the community: Community-oriented practice (pp. 426-429).
local agencies/facilities
Community Mental Health Centers: Department of State Health Services requires each authority to plan, develop policy, coordinate and allocate and develop resources for mental health services in the local service area. To find mental health services in the area, please refer to the listings at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhsa/lmha-list/
3840 Hulen Tower North
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Crisis Phone: 800-866-2465
Main Phone: 817-569-4300
Website: http://www.mhmrtc.org/
Counties Served: Tarrant
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
MHMR Tarrant County. (2015). Mental health, addiction, intellectual & developmental services. Retrieved from http://www.mhmrtc.org/
National Alliance on Mental Health. (2015). NAMI Dallas. Retrieved from http://www.namidallas.org/
The Texas Department of State Health Services. (2013, November). Community mental health centers. Retrieved from https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhcommunity/default.shtm