Mental Health Course Introduction
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The Mental Health Course aims to cut through the chaos of Psych-Mental Health disorders and really bring clarity to these conditions. Mental Illness affects everyone and is more prevalent than most people think. This course helps to bring a clear understanding to the different types of disorders, as well as how to safely and effectively care for a patient who is suffering from a Mental Health disorder. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to…
- Discuss the appropriate nurse-client relationship and how to ensure it is utilized appropriately.
- Define defense mechanisms and identify how they are used by patients.
- Discuss the findings and nursing priorities for patients with various Mental Health disorders.
- Explain the indication and priorities for common classes of drugs used to treat Mental Health disorders.
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Concepts Covered:
- Personality Disorders
- Bipolar Disorders
- Somatoform Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Concepts of Mental Health
- Depressive Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Psychological Emergencies