ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF A COMMUNITY MENTAL NURSE
PRIMARY PREVENTION -Education by reducing the incidence of mental disorder within the population
Looking for and removing conditions that might contribute to mental illness as well as fostering those positive conditions that contribute to mental health
Providing education and support to various groups within the community
Teaching physical and psychological effects of alcohol/drugs to elementary students
Educate the public in the basis of accident prevention
SECONDARY PREVENTION - Reducing the prevalence of psychiatric illness by shortening the course of illness through early identification and prompt initiative of treatment
Focuses in detecting and treating existing internal health problems at the earliest possible stage
Nurse identifies the victim of abuse, if not the abuser
Helps to clarify the problem, explore possible solutions and provide information and reassurance
Ongoing individual assessment of individuals of high risk of illness
Provision of care for individuals in whom illness symptoms have been assessed
Referral for treatment of individuals in whom illness symptoms have been assessed
TERTIARY PREVENTION - reducing the residual effects that are associated with severe or chronic mental illness and promoting rehabilitation
Aimed at reducing the severity of a mental health problem and helping a person live at their highest functional capacity
Teaching client daily living skills and encouraging independence
Referring clients for various after care services
Making referrals for support services when required
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