Abstract
This chapter will focus on assessment in relation to mental health, however, it is likely in practice that you will be assessing both mental health and physical health combined. Someone may attend your service for a physical health complaint but present with a mental health problem and contrariwise. This chapter will also suggest how health care workers can increase their understanding of mental health, mental ill health and undertake a mental health assessment. Whilst it is acknowledged that the purpose of assessment is to inform the referral to the mental health specialists who will complete a full assessment, it is also important, that the information communicated is accurate and demonstrates that the person is currently safe and receiving quality care.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Developing Practical Nursing Skills |
| Subtitle of host publication | Foundations for Nursing and Healthcare Students |
| Editors | Nicola Neale, Joanne Sale |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Pages | 93-133 |
| Number of pages | 41 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003020660 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780367896607 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 6 May 2022 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Nursing
- mental health assessment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing
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