The role and functions of the psychiatric-mental health nurse in the care and comfort of individuals, families, and communities subjected to violence.
Individuals, families, and communities subjected to violence experience mental health needs and mental health problems that are obstacles in their everyday living. The psychiatric-mental health nurse, as an integral part of the health delivery system, has a facilitative role in assisting individuals, families, and communities to mobilize resources in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of their mental health. The functions of the psychiatric-mental health nurse thus include coordinator of community development, psychotherapist, mental health educator, and monitor of the use of psychotropic medications.
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D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011613:Psychotherapy; D014754:Violence