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Chapter 17: Community mental health nursing

Chapter 17: Community mental health nursing

pp. 284-297

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Mental illness continues to be a leading cause of illness in Australia and New Zealand. The effects of reduced mental health have significant and far-reaching consequences for individuals, families and the community. Prevention and early intervention are crucial to improve health outcomes throughout the lifespan. Much of the support and care for individuals and families experiencing mental health illness occurs within the community, and nurses are major providers of that care. This chapter focuses on the role of community mental health nurses in providing recovery-orientated care for individuals living with mental illness and their families.

Keywords

  • Context of mental health
  • community mental health nursing
  • promoting mental health
  • social determinants
  • recovery-oriented model of care

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