Mental Health and Intervention

Running head: MENTAL HEALTH 1
Mental Health and Intervention
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MENTAL HEALTH 2
Question one
(a). From the point of view the most urgent risk area is suicide since Chung show the
symptoms of depression which drives an individual towards committing suicide His suicidal
thoughts are manifested through frequent withdraw from the family members, flat in moods and
undergoing lack of sleep. In addition, Chung experiences difficulties in concentrating and feels
worthless, hopeless and helpless as well as bad about himself and his life. He thinks mostly about
his failures like not having enough time with his wife and daughter and on top failing to organize
his wedding the way he wanted. Studies show that many men terminate their lives through
suicide due to their unlikelihood to consult friends and families when undergoing through
struggles (Franklin et al, 2017).
(b). Best intervention strategy a nurse can opt to is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
(DBT) to help the client get out of the suicidal thoughts (O'Connor & Nock, 2014).The nurse
teaches the client skills that help him/her to endure and control their emotions. Nurses can
achieve this via meeting the client regularly so as to get chance to motivate and precisely
incorporate the relevant knowledge and skills. What Chung in this case study is I need of is the
advice on how to control his feeling.
Question two
(a). Chung is experiencing a feeling of low mood and sleeplessness which affects the
mind and these are signs of anxiety. This anxiety is also manifested through Chung’s
palpitations, poor concentration and shortness of breath. The symptoms of anxiety make a person
feel helpless, out control and uncomfortable. Anxiety could be due to continuous long working
hours, lack of time with his parent, his wife’s health and lack of involvement in his daughter’s
life. Chung is also losing weigh due to changes in his appetite brought about by his anxiety