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Mental Disorder
a clinically significant behavioural or psychological syndrome.
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)
-viewed humans objectively
-all human behavior is caused & explainable
When were Psychotropic Drugs first available?
1950
Mental IIIness in the 21st century
Aging population: prevalence of Alzheimer's disease & other dementias will increase
Key Social Determinants of Health
-Income and social status
-Education
Dopamine [excitatory]
-regulates complex movements of the body
-regulates emotional response
Norepinephrine [excitatory]
, plays a role in changes in attention, learning & memory, sleep & wakefulness
mood
Epinephrine [excitatory]
controls the flight or fight response
Serotonin [inhibitory]
controls food intake, sleep & wakefulness, temp. regulation
Rights to Clients
-Right to refuse treatment & discharge themselves
-Right to receive mail, refuse visitors
Teacher
may teach client new methods of coping & solving problems
Caregiver
building trust & exploring feelings
Advocate
informs & supports the client regarding of what decision they make
Parent Surrogate
when a nurse is required to provide personal care; the nurse maybe tempted to assume
parental roles
What can I do or say?
-listen & be non-judgemental
-stay calm
-acknowledge