This course is designed to provide students with information to develop their understanding on the management of mental health care in the Fiji context. Particular focus will be on the evolution of mental health care, practice and treatment, Psychosocial Assessment and major mental health disorders affecting people across the life span such as Neurotic disorders, Psychosis, Mood disorders, Personality, Substance Related disorder and Cognitive disorders. Ethico - legal issues, Psychiatric crisis/ emergency intervention and continuum of mental health care in the primary setting will also be addressed. Advanced communication skills, psychopharmacology and therapeutic mental health intervention for the individuals, families and communities in the Fiji context will be strengthened. Using an ADOPIE approach the results of Mental Health examination is utilized to formulate nursing diagnosis and management of mental health disorders. In addition, the students will further be assessed on their competencies for Mental Health Examination and History taking in NUR 723.
- Teacher: Samsun Ayub
- Teacher: Sainimere Gadai
- Teacher: Litia Ledua
- Teacher: Ilisapeci Vosikata