Comprehensive Mental Health Nursing ePortfolio Report: NURS12157

This ePortfolio report, created by a student, delves into core concepts of mental health nursing. It encompasses a mini-essay on the importance of studying mental health, emphasizing its integration into primary care and its impact on access, knowledge, and outcomes. The report then explores mental health assessment, highlighting patient engagement and therapeutic use of self. It examines diagnostic criteria for depression, including DSM-IV and ICD-10, and addresses associated ethical considerations such as minimizing harm, ensuring equity, respecting privacy, and upholding patient choices. Furthermore, the report includes a risk assessment and management section focusing on suicide potential, detailing primary and secondary risk factors. Additional topics covered include electroconvulsive treatment (ECT), exploration of local mental health services, and a reflective component. The report provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects of mental health nursing practice and theory.