Citation

Poggenpoel M. Holist. Nurs. Pract. 1995; 9(2): 91-97.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7836487

Abstract

Individuals, families, and communities subjected to violence experience mental health needs and mental health problems that are obstacles in their everyday living. The psychiatric-mental health nurse, as an integral part of the health delivery system, has a facilitative role in assisting individuals, families, and communities to mobilize resources in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of their mental health. The functions of the psychiatric-mental health nurse thus include coordinator of community development, psychotherapist, mental health educator, and monitor of the use of psychotropic medications.

Language: en