Patient-centered Health Interventions and Timelines for Mental Health  NURS4050 Coord Patient-Centered Care Final Care Coordination Plan

Various issues under the domain of mental health must be eradicated using patient/population-centered interventions. These issues are; limited mental health literacy, inadequate community support programs, and mental health issues in school-going children and adolescents.

Mental Health Literacy/Education

A patient-centered intervention to address this concern is the implementation of educational campaigns. The purpose of these campaigns is to disregard the stigma associated with mental health conditions and promote sharing and discussions related to mental well-being. These campaigns will be conducted in the form of awareness sessions. Social media applications will be used for a wider spread of information, as they are considered effective in promoting mental health awareness (Latha et al., 2020). The timeline for this intervention is divided into two sections – 1) development of the application, which will be done within three months, and 2) awareness sessions, which will be continuously conducted once per month. Furthermore, community resources like mental health advocates, community care centers, and psychological well-being clinics will be utilized to achieve the desired objectives. 

Community Support Networks

Another important healthcare challenge is inadequate community support resources. The establishment of community support groups can address this challenge. The goal is to create at least five support groups within the year’s timeline. Effective mobilization of community stakeholders such as leaders, faith-based organizations, financial resources, healthcare organizations, and governmental support is essential for fulfilling the community-based initiative (Siddiqui et al., 2022). 

School-based Mental Health Programs

A patient-centered intervention is establishing a school-based mental health curriculum to address the rising prevalence of mental health issues in children and adolescents. This educational intervention is vital to minimize the risks of mental health issues in the concerned population, early detection of signs, which is important for early intervention, and improve mental health literacy from an early age (Richter et al., 2022). The timeline for this intervention is that the planning should begin within a month, the course should be developed in 3 months, and the execution of the curriculum should begin within six months. Initially, a pilot project should be undertaken for 3-6 months, which after evaluation and modification, should be implemented in all schools. Educators, school administrators, and healthcare professionals in the mental health domain are major community resources required for this project. 

Ethical Decisions Related to Patient-centered Health Interventions

Ethical considerations are crucial when designing patient-centered health interventions related to mental health issues due to the associated stigma. Cultural sensitivity and acceptance of diversity are two major ethical concepts that must be considered while developing educational/awareness campaigns for the community. It is imperative to develop culturally sensitive content that recognizes the unique mental health challenges faced by various racial/ethnic groups within the community. Besides, using social media applications raises ethical concerns about privacy and confidentiality (Ahmed et al., 2020).

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In this regard, it is crucial for healthcare providers to adhere to the rules of maintaining patients’ privacy and confidentiality during the implementation of social media for information-sharing purposes. Establishing community support networks comes with the ethical principle of justice whereby every individual member should receive equitable community resources and fair treatment. A study by Creary (2021) suggests that applying justice and efficiency in terms of the allocation of resources can lead to health equity and minimize disparities. Lastly, developing a school-based mental health curriculum involves the ethical principles of autonomy and informed choices. Students/parents should be given the autonomy to decide what is best for their healthcare based on the curriculum’s evidence-based informed risks and benefits.