Mental health promotion

Unfolding Case Study

Tim is a registered nurse working in a busy tertiary general hospital in Australia. As part of

Tim’s patient load, he will often care for consumers diagnosed with mental illness or admitted with

both physical and mental health issues. Tim knows that physical illness and mental illness can be

linked and will always ensure he provides holistic nursing care to all his patients.

Question 1: Mental health promotion is a broad domain that includes the biopsychosocial and

spiritual dimensions of the lifespan. Mental health and well-being are encompassed in all aspects of

an individual’s life and must be addressed at many levels to ensure quality of life (physical and

mental health) and social wellbeing. Discuss this statement and provide rationale for your answer.