Develop a teaching plan for treating the potential psychological issues that may result from health crises in either the elderly or young children.

Develop a teaching plan for treating the potential psychological issues that may result from health crises in either the elderly or young children. You will use PowerPoint to present your teaching plan. Some considerations to make include:
In what ways does mental health need to be considered across the illness/injury continuum?
How can nurses help both patients and caregivers work through mental blocks and depression associated with an illness or injury?
Although treatment will take place in a medical facility, how can non-medical treatments be used as a supplement?
Support your idea with a minimum of three references from the professional nursing literature in the assigned course readings and other references in the Walden Library. If they are relevant, you may use one or two professional Web sites in addition to the literature references.
Include the main elements of your presentation to a group of parents or elderly or their caregivers. This PowerPoint presentation should include between 8–10 slides. It will be assessed using the Week 3 Assignment. Prior to submitting your Assignment, make sure to review the rubric, which is located at the bottom of this Assignment page.
ANSWER
**Teaching Plan for Treating Potential Psychological Issues from Health Crises in the Elderly and Young Children**
**Introduction**
Health crises can be a traumatic experience for people of all ages, but they can be especially difficult for the elderly and young children. These populations are more vulnerable to the psychological effects of illness or injury, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
It is important for nurses to be aware of the potential psychological issues that can arise from health crises and to know how to help patients and caregivers cope. This teaching plan will provide nurses with the information and resources they need to help their patients and caregivers manage the psychological effects of illness or injury.
**Slide 1: Title slide**
**Slide 2: Learning objectives**
* Participants will be able to identify the potential psychological issues that can result from health crises in the elderly and young children.
* Participants will be able to develop strategies for helping patients and caregivers work through mental blocks and depression associated with illness or injury.
* Participants will be able to identify and incorporate non-medical treatments into their care plans for patients and caregivers.
**Slide 3: Mental health across the illness/injury continuum**
Mental health should be considered at every stage of the illness/injury continuum, from prevention to rehabilitation. Nurses can play a vital role in promoting mental health by:
* Educating patients and caregivers about the potential psychological effects of illness or injury.
* Assessing patients for mental health problems at each stage of the illness/injury continuum.
* Providing support and counseling to patients and caregivers.
* Referring patients and caregivers to mental health professionals when needed.
**Slide 4: Helping patients and caregivers work through mental blocks and depression**
Nurses can help patients and caregivers work through mental blocks and depression by:
* Creating a supportive and safe environment.
* Listening to patients and caregivers with empathy and compassion.
* Helping patients and caregivers to identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs.
* Teaching patients and caregivers coping skills and relaxation techniques.
* Referring patients and caregivers to support groups and other resources.
**Slide 5: Non-medical treatments**
Non-medical treatments can be used to supplement medical treatments for mental health problems. Some examples of non-medical treatments include:
* Exercise
* Relaxation techniques (e.g., yoga, meditation)
* Art therapy
* Music therapy
* Pet therapy
* Spiritual care
Nurses can help patients and caregivers to identify and access non-medical treatments that are appropriate for their individual needs.
**Slide 6: Case study**
This slide will present a case study of a patient or caregiver who has experienced the psychological effects of a health crisis. The case study will illustrate the concepts and strategies discussed in the presentation.
**Slide 7: Resources for patients and caregivers**
This slide will provide a list of resources for patients and caregivers, such as support groups, mental health professionals, and websites.
**Slide 8: Questions?**
This slide will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions and discuss the material presented.
**Conclusion**
Health crises can have a significant impact on mental health, but there are things that nurses can do to help patients and caregivers cope. By being aware of the potential psychological effects of illness or injury, providing support and counseling, and referring patients and caregivers to mental health professionals when needed, nurses can play a vital role in promoting mental health and well-being.
**References**
[List three references from the professional nursing literature in the assigned course readings and other references in the Walden Library.]
**Additional resources**
[List one or two professional Web sites that are relevant to the topic.]
**Presentation to parents or caregivers**
The PowerPoint presentation to parents or caregivers would focus on the following key points:
* The potential psychological effects of health crises on the elderly and young children.
* How to identify signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
* What to do if you are concerned about your child or parent’s mental health.
* Strategies for helping children and adults cope with the psychological effects of illness or injury.
* Resources for parents and caregivers.
The presentation would be interactive and would include opportunities for parents and caregivers to ask questions and share their experiences.