mental health 23

Populations Affected by Mental Illness

Read chapter 24 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentation. Once done answer the following questions;

1. Explain and give some examples of the concepts of community mental health, and discuss the importance of community mental health promotion in special populations.

2. Describe the biological, social, and political factors associated with mental illness.

3. Describe different types of evidence-based treatment for mental disorders, including the use of psychotropic medication management, community case management, and crisis intervention. Give at least one example.

4. Describe the role of mental health nurses in the community.

As stated in the syllabus please present your assignment in an APA format, word document, Arial 12 font attached to the forum in the discussion tab of the blackboard titled “week 14 discussion questions” for grading and for your peers to review and comment and in Turnitin to verify originality. A minimum of 2 evidence-based references (excluding the class textbook) are required. Two replies to any of your peers sustained with the proper references are required. A minimum of 700 words is required and please make sure you spell check your assignment for grammatical errors before you post it.