2.1 Introduction
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the signs and symptoms of stress.
- Describe coping skills useful to both patients and healthcare staff.
- Describe the hallmarks of a patient environment where trauma-informed care is practiced.
- Formulate interventions that enhance safety for patients who are at risk for suicide or harming others.
- Discuss the increased health risks for vulnerable populations.
- Discuss the foundations for person-centered, inclusive care for a diverse population.
This section will explore basic concepts that underlying mental health and illness and provide a basis for nursing care. Some of these concepts may be familiar from other courses but their importance to mental health disorders and nursing care will be highlighted.
