1. Discuss concepts of mental health and mental illness 2. Describe services available for consumers with mental illness 3. Identify the impact of stigma on consumers and their carers 4. Identify and...

1. Discuss concepts of mental health and mental illness
2. Describe services available for consumers with mental illness
3. Identify the impact of stigma on consumers and their carers
4. Identify and respond to consumer specific issues such as culture, age and gender to optimise therapeutic communication
5. Describe and discuss Mental Status Examination (MSE) and risk assessments conducted with clients who are experiencing
Disturbances in thought, mood, behaviour and perception
6. Discuss the utilisation of the legal and ethical issues related to the care of clients when admitted under the Victorian Mental Health Act
(2014)
8. Describe a range of therapeutic modalities utilised in the care and treatment of people with mental health issues and disorders.


Essay Questions:
Using sources relevant to Mental Health Nursing (MHN);
[1] discuss how the MHN will use therapeutic engagement skills with Angelina.
[2] discuss what therapeutic treatment modalities can be used for Angelina on the ward.