Mental Health Nursing

Running head: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 1
Mental health nursing
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MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 2
Mental health nursing
Question 1
Mental illness is a condition that affects one's behavior, thinking and moods (Geertje,
2012). People with mental illness can engage in activities which can put their lives and others at
risk. In this case of Peter, the urgent risk areas would be committing suicide. People with mental
illness suffer from depression and this can make them engage in activities which can put their
lives at risks. The reason for choosing this risk of committing suicide for peter is because of the
statements he made every day saying that the live was not worth living.
Since risk can never be eliminated completely, it can be minimized by engaging him into
a conversation (Celeste, 2015). Peter’s wife should always stay by his side and talk to him for
this would help in minimizing chances of depression. Also, he should always be encouraged
about what he is going through and the consequences of concentrating on the same. Also, she
should engage him in home activities because his mind will always be occupied and there shall
be no room for thinking about his situation.
Question 2
Mental illness can lead to other health issues when a person is not given the correct
medication on time (Catherine, 2015). In this case, Peter would suffer from depression because
he has many things on his mind concerning his wife’s health and also the living standards of his
family. Depression occurs when one has no pleasure on the activities happening in his or her
life. It can make one engage in other activities which can lead to death. Like in this case, peter
keeps complaining that life has no meaning and this can make him commit suicide.