Mental health what it is about, an insight into the nursing care of a depressed patient.

This insight is about mental health, "mental health is the balance between all aspects of life - social, physical, spiritual and emotional. It impacts on how we manage our surroundings and make choices in our lives - clearly it is an integral part of our overall health" (youth healthne.ie 2003) I have chosen to look at depression, which comes under mental health illness. My insight is on a female who 80 years old.Geriatric depression is …showed first 75 words of 1180 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1180 total…to help them get over their illness, in addition to the social history provided from her supportive family. I also learnt that they need more time spent with them, sometimes just listening to what they have to say. The most important thing I learnt was establishing trust between the two of you and letting them know you care. This will help me when nursing future patients I care for, making me have a better understanding.