This course introduces the learners to the concepts of mental health and mental illness, the various concepts of psychiatric nursing and its development in general and in Pakistan in particular. It further develops understanding of holistic approach to mental health nursing by applying the nursing process for patients and families in hospital settings. The course is also intended to explore personal and cultural perceptions, values, and beliefs about mental health problems and the need and relevance of community mental health care in Pakistan.
On completion of this course, the learners will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an awareness and acceptance of mental health and illness as legitimate health issues
2. Describe the nursing process as applied to mental health nursing
3. Utilize knowledge base to actively participate in therapeutic milieu for clients with mental health problems
4. Explore factors affecting mental health especially in the Pakistani culture
5. Demonstrate care of a client suffering from different mental health illnesses
6. Identify need and relevance of community mental health in Pakistan and the resources available to manage it
Lecture with discussion, work in small group setting, review of articles, presentation, role-play, field visit and clinical.
Evaluation Criteria:
Group Presentation 20%
Mid-term exam 15%
Scholarly paper 30%
Clinical portfolio 10%
Final Exam 25%
Clinical Pass/Fail
