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The document outlines the concept map for mental health diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, pharmacology, physical assessment, nursing diagnoses, and interventions. Key aspects include the role of neurotransmitters, metabolic syndrome, and vitamin D deficiency in mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. It emphasizes the importance of suicide risk assessments, emotional support, and education on lifestyle changes for effective mental health management.

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The document outlines the concept map for mental health diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, pharmacology, physical assessment, nursing diagnoses, and interventions. Key aspects include the role of neurotransmitters, metabolic syndrome, and vitamin D deficiency in mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. It emphasizes the importance of suicide risk assessments, emotional support, and education on lifestyle changes for effective mental health management.

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Mental Health Diagnosis Concept Map

Pathophysiology Mental Health


Risk Factors
Diagnosis
 Altered serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine  Metabolic syndrome
levels  Depression (major  Hypertension
 Thyroid dysfunction contributing to depression depressive disorder)  Obesity
 Deficiency in vitamin D affecting brain function  Bipolar disorder  Vitamin D deficiency
 Anxiety disorders
Pharmacology  Suicidal ideation
 Adjustment disorders Diagnostic Procedures
 Antidepressants:  Beck Depression Inventory
(BDI) for depression severity
 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)  Thyroid function tests (TSH, T3,
(e.g., Escitalopram) T4)

Physical Assessment (Signs and Symptoms)


Complications
 Depressed mood, sadness  Increased risk of cardiovascular
 Fatigue, lack of energy diseases
 Weight gain (metabolic syndrome-related)  Poor quality of life
 Suicidal thoughts or ideation  Increased risk of suicide and
 Difficulty concentrating

Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Interventions

 Risk for suicide related to depressive symptoms  Conduct suicide risk assessments (using structured tools)
 Ineffective coping related to mental health disorder  Provide emotional support and active listening
 Altered thought processes related to mood disorder  Encourage physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits
 Imbalanced nutrition related to metabolic syndrome  Educate patients about the role of vitamin D, thyroid
 Chronic low self-esteem related to persistent depressive function, and metabolic health in mental well-being
symptoms  Ensure proper pharmacological treatment adherence
 Fatigue related to thyroid dysfunction  Refer high-risk patients to mental health specialists
 Risk for falls related to muscle weakness from vitamin D  Develop crisis intervention plans for suicidal patients
deficiency  Advocate for better suicide prevention training in
Reference List
Bojar, I., Raczkiewicz, D., & Sarecka-Hujar, B. (2020). Depression, metabolic syndrome, serum TSH, and vitamin D concentrations in rural and
urban postmenopausal women. Medicina, 56(10), 511. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina56100511
Chand, S. P., & Arif, H. (2023). Depression. StatPearls. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430847/
DrugBank. (2025). Escitalopram (DB01175). DrugBank Online. Retrieved February 14, 2025, from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01175
Wärdig, R., Engström, A.-S., Carlsson, A., Wärdig, F., & Hultsjö, S. (2022). Saving lives by asking questions: Nurses’ experiences of suicide risk
assessment in telephone counselling in primary health care. Primary Health Care Research & Development, 23(e65), 1–8.
https://doi.org/10.1017/S146342362200055X

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