Illness Essays

Issues within the implementation of health promotion will be discussed in relation to my field of nursing, adult nursing and my other field of choice, mental health nursing. A definition of health and health promotion will be identified, and why it is of significance to nursing practice in both of …

The main types of mental ill health according to the psychiatric (DSM/ICD) classification system e.g.: mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance-related disorders, eating disorders, cognitive disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders. Key strengths and limitations of the psychiatric classification system e.g. Strengths – developed by experts, clarity for …