Health Policy Decisions

Whats a health policy related to psych nursing?

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These are just two examples, and the specific policies will vary depending on your location. Here are some resources where you can learn more about mental health policy:

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) has resources on mental health policy development [3].
  • You can find information on mental health policy in the United States from organizations like the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA).

Sample Answer

   

There are many health policies that impact psychiatric nursing, but here are two important areas:

  • Access to mental health services: A key policy area concerns ensuring people can get the mental health care they need. This includes issues like insurance coverage for mental health treatment, availability of mental health professionals in different regions, and reducing the stigma associated with seeking help [2].

  • Scope of practice for psychiatric nurses: Policies define what psychiatric nurses are qualified to do. This can include things like medication administration, psychotherapy approaches they can use, and their role in involuntary commitment processes [2].