Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Humanistic theory emerged after the concepts of psychoanalytic and behavioral theories. Humanistic theory states that persons must be viewed as holistic beings with free will and choice,…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Behavioral theory states that human responses can be retrained. Behavior therapies, in general, provide techniques for people to learn how to control or modify negative behaviors. Primary…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Interpersonal theory, first described by Harry Stack Sullivan (1892–1949), holds that human behaviors can be explained through relationships with others. Influences from these relationships shape personality, ability…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Dr. Sigmund Freud (1856–1939) was the founder of psychoanalysis and noted for his theory that provides explanation of mental health, associated influences, and treatments (Mcleod, 2024b). Freud’s work on…
Figure 2.1 Psychiatric-mental health nurses are important members of an interdisciplinary team that collaborates to evaluate and treat clients. (credit: U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lillian Moreno, Public Domain) Chapter Outline 2.1 Psychoanalytic Theories and Therapies 2.2 Interpersonal Theories and Therapies 2.3 Cognitive Theories and…
Mental Health and Mental Illness Nurses working in all settings must understand the difference between mental health and mental illness. Nurses will come across clients in various stages of the mental health continuum in every setting, age group, and community. Gathering both subjective…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The foundation of any effective nursing practice is the use of evidence-based practice in caring for clients. Research completed by nurses contributes to the wealth of knowledge…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Recovery in mental health is a nonlinear process. According to Mental Health America’s 2023 survey, over half of the people in the United States who have mental health…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (n.d.-a), “One in 5 Americans is affected by mental health conditions” (para 4). Due to the stigma surrounding mental illness, people…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: A risk factor increases the chances of developing a mental illness, may determine the probability of having a psychiatric-mental illness, and can change through the life span. Some risk…