Nursing Assignment Paper

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Nursing Assignment Paper
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Question one
As per opinion, the mental illness is caused by the extreme personality unsettling
influence. Accordingly, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder along with depression is some of the
distinct psychological disorders. My upbringing, culture and experience have made me believe
that mental illness is caused by stigmatization, low, long term stress, unemployment, poverty,
social isolation and neglects (Auerbach et al., 2016).
Question two
Justin might think that the mental illness is caused by stress and stressful situations such
as lack of jobs and the demise of his Uncle. In that case, he believes that traditionally, he might
have committed something wrong. On the other hand, my opinion is that depressions cause
mental illness. In that case, to some extent, my perception and interpretation of mental illness are
similar to those of Justin. As can be evidenced from the case study, Justin was active in most of
the activities. However, due to the demise of his Uncle and diabetics caused him depression that
resulted in mental illness.
My cultural interpretation and impression of psychological disorder are that some of the
mental illness is genetic and might keep affecting each family member. Accordingly, we believe
psychological disorder is caused by stigmatization across the communities. In that case, my
notion of mental illness is similar to that of Justin (Sreevani, 2016). He was being isolated, he
had a lot of stress and unemployed, and these are some of the things that might have probably
contributed to his illness.
Question three
Supporting families of patients with psychological disorders is vital to high-quality
mental health services. Nevertheless, lack of knowledge and skills among the health

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professionals is a primary reason for lack of participation amidst family members of the patient
and health practitioners (Skärsäter et al., 2018).
The knowledge and skills needed to work successfully with Justin are listening carefully,
demonstrating respect, using affirming replies, being flexible with his schedule and focus on his
health condition and not on Justin. Moreover, a mental health worker needs emergency reaction
skills, mediation and intervention skills, a caring and supportive attitude and the capability to
associate with persons from a distinct culture like Justin (Olson, Durwood, DeMeules &
McLaughlin, 2016).
Question four
Nursing practice can be improved when communication between the health professional
and the patient is competent. To have a positive attitude means comprehending the feelings of
the patient, the value he has, and what the personal beliefs. When a health practitioner develops
self-awareness on his ideas, attitudes and values, he respects the family culture, tradition along
with benefits of the patient who come from a different culture. One way to assist people with
mental illness is demonstrating a constructive point of view to have their condition recuperated
(Rogers & Bender, 2018).
Being an Aboriginal Australian, Justin who has immediate bonds with family and his
culture being more customary, requires a person who can comprehend and handle his health
condition. It was because of his respect to the custom that made him liaise on his illness which
was aiding the clinical staff to diagnose and treat appropriately with the correct therapy.
Question five
The death of Justin’s uncle, who was close to him like a father and a teacher made him
depressed in such a way that he ceased paying attention to his life. This made it difficult for