Case Study Analysis on Mental Health Wellness and Nursing Interventions

Running head: CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
Author Note:

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Introduction:
Mental health wellness has been considered as a key element to ensure over all well-
being. In close relation to the case study provided, it can be significantly stated that the client is
at a high risk of developing mental health related issues. The case study clearly reveals the client,
Emily to experience symptoms that reflect a disturbed state of mind. Further, the case study
states that the client was extremely distressed on receiving a failed grade in the subject that she
was struggling with. The client has also reported feeling low and harboring suicidal ideation.
Prevalence of self-destructive behavior has also been detected on analyzing the information
provided by the case study. Hence, it can be stated that the client is on the verge of developing
acute depression. This paper would deal with evaluating the mental state condition of the client
and devising an appropriate plan in order to help the client deal with the present mental health
status. The three key nursing priority aspects defined in relation to the condition of the client can
be stated as treating the self-destructive behavior, effectively reducing the overdose of drugs and
assisting the dietary intake pattern. The further sections of the essay would elaborate the manner
in which the nursing priority goals would be achieved and the manner in which the interventions
would be carried out so as to ensure an accelerated recovery of the client.
Case Complexities:
On closely evaluating the case study a number of factors can be enlisted that add a critical
dimension to the case study. The client has been reported to be involved in the practice of
overdose of drugs in order to relieve herself from stress. In addition she has been reported to feel
fatigued most of the times with low energy levels. The client has also been reported to be
engaged in over thinking and possess a low opinion about her. Moreover the client has reported
to feel emotionally low and experience a flat mood for a long period of time. These factors can

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be directly correlated to the two vital components of the mental state evaluation tool, namely,
‘mood and affect’ and ‘thought content’. The client has revealed to harness ‘suicidal ideation’
which makes this case a high priority case. The client must be made aware about the legal
implication about the suicidal ideation and self-harm behavior. The constant feeling of fatigue
and being devoid of energy to carry out regular chores and the abnormal obsession with losing
weight by refusing meals can also be linked to the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Therefore, all the cues gathered from the case study can be linked to the pathophysiology of
stress related disorders and acute depression. It is extremely essential to actively indulge in
drafting a family-centered effective care plan for the client so as to effectively treat the
symptoms and prevent the mental health condition from worsening.
Discussion:
According to Levett Jones (2013) in order to deliver an effective nursing care, it is
extremely important to critically reflect upon the medical condition of the client and accordingly
develop an intervention strategy. Further as stated by Levett Jones (2013), it is also important to
actively involve the client in the patient care so as to provide a holistic patient centered care and
at the same time make sure that the patient takes charge and responsibility to enhance self-care.
In order to effectively address the nursing care goals an effective strategy would be undertaken
in compliance with the evidence based nursing strategies to treat depression and anxiety in
adolescent individuals.
A personal counselor would be appointed to administer counseling sessions to the client.
Care would be taken to keep sharp instruments away from the reach of client so that she is not
able to cut herself (Mehlum et al., 2014,pp.1085). Administration of mild sedatives and
tranquillizers would effectively help in elevating the mood of the client and at the same time