NURS-FPX 4060 Practicing in the Community to Improve Population Health

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Health Promotion Plan

The mental illness such as depression is pervasive, affecting millions globally across diverse demographics. Its origins lie in a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors, including genetic predispositions, psychosocial stressors, and socio-economic inequalities. According to the World Health Organization, depression was identified as the primary cause of global disability, impacting approximately 322 million individuals and accounting for 7.5% of total years lived with disability (Agostino et al., 2021). While evidence-based treatments like therapy and medication exist, uncertainties persist regarding their long-term effectiveness and integration into diverse community settings. Structural barriers to accessing care, coupled with cultural stigma, further complicate efforts to address depression at the community level.

Despite promising approaches such as integrating mental health care into primary settings and leveraging social support networks, questions remain about scalability and cultural competence. To effectively promote mental health within communities, interventions must address underlying assumptions and uncertainties while tailoring strategies to diverse cultural and social contexts.

Need for Health Promotion of Mental Illness in Florida

In Florida, tackling the pervasive issue of depression is critical for effective health promotion within the population, supported by current and relevant data. With 17.8% of adults reporting a diagnosis of depressive disorder, the state faces a significant mental health challenge (America’s Health Rankings, n.d.). This prevalence underscores the importance of addressing depression to ensure the well-being of Florida’s diverse population, considering factors such as socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and age. Moreover, depression’s impact on health outcomes cannot be understated, as it often exacerbates chronic conditions prevalent in the state, such as diabetes and heart disease (Najafi et al., 2022).

Compounded by limited access to mental health services, particularly in rural and underserved areas, the burden of depression is further heightened, contributing to health disparities. Florida’s unique social and environmental factors, including climate-related disasters and economic instability, also play a role in exacerbating mental health challenges (Abukhalaf et al., 2023). Therefore, tailored health promotion initiatives are imperative to address depression comprehensively, reduce disparities, and enhance access to care, ultimately fostering improved well-being for all residents of Florida.

Individual Demographics

Olivia is a 35-year-old Caucasian woman of Irish and Italian descent residing in Miami, Florida. She is unmarried and lives alone in a small apartment in the urban area of Miami. Olivia holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and works as a mid-level manager in a marketing firm. Her annual income falls within the middle-income bracket for Miami, but she often struggles to make ends meet due to the high cost of living in the city. Despite her education and professional success, Olivia faces numerous stressors in her life, including demanding work deadlines, financial pressures, and strained interpersonal relationships.

She leads a busy lifestyle, juggling work responsibilities, household chores, and occasional social outings with friends. As a middle-aged woman living in an urban area with a moderate income, Olivia represents a demographic group that is particularly vulnerable to mental health issues like depression. Her high-stress job, coupled with financial challenges and social isolation, exacerbates her susceptibility to depression, highlighting the importance of tailored health promotion efforts to address the unique needs of individuals like Olivia within the Florida population.

Establishing SMART Goals for the Target Individual

Following three SMART goals were obtained on collaborating with Olivia considering her health concern and needs:

Goal #1: By the end of three months, Olivia will reduce her frequency of engaging in negative rumination and self-criticism (Time-Bound) as she actively participates in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions (Attainable), ultimately decreasing her symptoms of depression (Relevant). Olivia will aim to reduce the frequency of negative thoughts from five to two times a day (Measurable) through CBT techniques such as cognitive restructuring and mindfulness exercises (Specific) (Roberts et al., 2021).

Goal #2: Over three months, Olivia will increase her engagement in regular physical activity (Time-Bound) by attending a fitness class twice a week and incorporating daily walks into her