family nursing, mental health

For this discussion, discuss the benefits and barriers to incorporating the family into care of the mental health patient. You are caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with a mental health issue. Describe benefits and barriers that may occur when incorporating the family into caring for this patient.

200-300 words, APA format, 2 references

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FAMILY NURSING

Healthcare principles strongly support the involvement of the family in caring for a mental health patient. Family involvement plays an important role in the patient’s treatment including preventing them from unnecessary stays in the hospital and preventing relapses. However, implementing the partnership between the family and the healthcare professionals in psychiatric care have over the years experienced some difficulties, (Wood, 2004).

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