Mental Health and Illness in Nursing Practice

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Students will analyze the mental healthcare system and evaluate the impact of trauma, stigma, access to care, mental health policy, crisis intervention systems, and the intersection of mental health with emergency preparedness and substance use. Using a systems-thinking approach, students use their evaluation of the healthcare system and a person-centered approach to design holistic, evidence-informed nursing interventions that promote mental health and wellness across diverse populations and care settings. Prerequisites: 538, 539. Must be taken concurrently with 528.