The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize concepts applicable to mental illness and mental
health nursing
submit an essay, no more than 5 double spaced pages in length and
written in APA format. Your paper will address the expectations below.
Provide a brief synopsis of the book.
Choose one of the main mental health related concepts from the book and describe
this concept in more detail. Examples of concepts include recovery, brain
development, brain plasticity, trauma, self- compassion, mindfulness, resilience,
empathy and empowerment.
Create a concrete example of a patient or personal situation and explore how the
concept applies in that situation.
Identify the role of a nurse in relation to the concept you have chosen
Include at least two references from the nursing literature.
