Speak Up™ For Your Mental Health Your mental health is just as i

Speak Up™ For Your Mental Health Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Depression and other mental health issues are common, and like physical illnesses they need to be treated. Mental health issues can affect your thinking, feelings, mood, how you relate to others, and even how you function throughout the day. Depression is a serious condition; it is more than just feeling sad or blue, but sadness can be a symptom.

 

Know the signs and symptoms For adults, signs and symptoms of a mental health issue can include: • Feeling sad, down, irritable, nervous, or anxious. • Excessive worry or fear. • Loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities. • Changes in eating or sleeping habits, as well as sexual drive. • Low energy or feeling tired. • Withdrawing from family, friends, or social activities. • Abuse of alcohol or drugs. • Difficulty thinking, learning, or making decisions. • Extreme mood changes. • Intense fear of weight gain or concern with appearance. • Experiencing delusions or hallucinations. • Thoughts of death, suicide, or other self-harm.

 

Children can have different signs or symptoms, such as: • Nightmares • Aggression • Temper tantrums • Misbehaving or disobeying • Changes in performance at school.

 

Talk to someone Speaking with family, friends, or someone you trust can be a great starting point. They may be able to help you contact a provider who can help. You also can reach out to a: • Physician • Counselor • Psychologist • Social worker • Therapist

 

Be active in your care Being informed will help ensure you get the treatment that works best for you. Be sure to ask: • What types of treatment are available? • Are outpatient, inpatient, or telehealth services available? • Which treatment type best suits my concerns and ability to follow the care plan? • What types of medication are involved, if any? • How frequently do I need to take this medication? • Are there any side-effects? • What should I avoid doing or taking while on this medication? • Will the dosage need to be adjusted over time?

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Have an advocate Ask someone you trust to help by: • Providing emotional support. • Helping overcome the stigma of seeking help for mental health. • Making or getting to appointments. • Speaking up for you if you feel you are not getting the care you want or need.

 

• Keeping track of instructions from your provider or asking follow-up questions. • Picking up medications. • Navigating insurance or the healthcare system. • Recognizing changes in your condition. • Seeing if your state’s mental health department has a peer advocate who can assist.

 

Don’t wait to get help Remember: You are not alone – you can get the help you need. If you have signs or symptoms of depression or mental health issues, Speak Up for your mental health! • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline • Crisis Text Line — Text NAMI to 741-741 • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration — Call 800-662-HELP (4357) or visit FindTreatment.gov. • National Domestic Violence Hotline — Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) • National Sexual Assault Hotline — Call 800-656-HOPE

 

1. Writea short paper reviewing the brochure. Use the Grading Criteria (below) to structure your critique.
2. Include current nursing or healthcare journal article to support your critique.
3. Include the following sections
   1. Introduction of brochure (3 points/6%)
4. Includes brochure title
5. Identifies date published
6. Describes individuals or groups
7. Brochure properly cited, included on reference list, and submitted with assignment
   1. Summary of article (5 points/ 10%) -brochure citation required
8. Explain the main topics discussed
   1. Communication (5 points/10 %) -brochure citation required
9. Review information that promotes communication between patients and healthcare providers
   1. Personal Reflection (2 points /4%)
10. Why did this topic interest you?
    1. Evaluation of brochure (14 points/28% total (2 points each) (Brochure & nursing article must be cited)
11. Was the information provided in the brochure beneficial? Could you incorporate it in your patient education?
12. What was done well, and what could have been improved in the brochure?
13. Was the information presented clearly?
14. Did current nursing or healthcare related research article support the information presented in the brochure?
15. What population or individuals does this article apply to (i.e., who will benefit the most from this brochure)?
16. Who else can use this information?
17. Will this information increase patient safety?
    1. Evidence Review & Application (5 points/10% total)

 

 

1. Evidence was integrated from a recent (5 years) scholarly nursing journal article to support your answers.
   1. Conclusion (5 points/10%)
      1. Restates main ideas
      2. Includes supporting information from body of paper
      3. Summarizes the benefits of following the brochure’s advice to a person at risk
      4. Section headers are required
2. Summary of Brochure
3. Patient Communication
4. Personal Reflection
5. Evaluation of Brochure
6. Evidence Review and Application
7. Conclusion
   1. Clarity of writing (9 points/18%)

iii.     Paper is no longer than three (3) pages, excluding title page, reference page, and copy of brochure

a.    Extra pages will not be read or contribute to the assignment grade

1. Proper use of Standard English
2. Shows original thought
3. No spelling or grammar errors

Information presented in a logical progression