Facilitating Mental Health Recovery: Digital Narrative, NMH019-2

This digital narrative, created by a student at the University of Bedfordshire, focuses on facilitating mental health recovery, particularly in the context of recurrent depression. The narrative centers on Mr. Pumpin, a 35-year-old male admitted to an acute mental health unit with depression and anxiety. It details the initial assessment by Staff Nurse Lean, the identified lack of motivation as Mr. Pumpin's main problem, and the collaborative approach to setting improvement goals. The narrative outlines the involvement of the multidisciplinary team, including a psychiatrist, OT, healthcare assistants, and student nurses, and the delegation of keyworking responsibilities to the OT. The narrative emphasizes the importance of a recovery-based model, care plans, medications, psychological support, and social inclusion. The narrative also covers the impact of recurrent depression on various aspects of life, including physical health, relationships, and professional life, and highlights the role of non-pharmacological interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and engaging patients in activities. The narrative is supported by a reference list and reflects the unit learning outcomes of NMH019-2.