Mental Health and Mental Illness

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Chapter 1 Mental Health and Mental Illness Mental Health and Mental Illness 1.Mental health ability to realize his or her own potential, cope with normal stresses, work productively, and contribute ... to the community 2.ABC’s of Psychiatric Nursing a.Appearance, behavior, communication 3.Attributes of mental health a.Rational thinking b.Coping c.Resiliency d.Self-control e.Self-awareness f.Developmentally on task g.Spirituality h.Happiness and joy i.Self-care j.Positive self-concept k.Learning/productivity l.Communication m.Meaningful relationships 4.Mental illness psychiatric disorders that have definable diagnoses a.Three alternations – Developmental, biological, or psychological Culturally defined [Show More]

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