EDUCATION ACTIVITY
WELCOME
Please consider the following questions
Do you know how to care for a patient with a mental illness in your facility?
How do you feel when you are assigned a patient with a mental illness, such as schizophrenia?
How do particular diagnoses affect or change your plan of care?
This learning activity will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete. It consists of a presentation about mental health focused on schizophrenia, 2 informational videos, and reflective activities throughout to facilitate your learning. You will also have the opportunity to provide feedback at the end and will be invited to join a focus group.
Learning Objectives
1. Critically evaluate your biasesÂ
2. Identify, integrate, and practice communication techniquesÂ
3. Integrate theory, ethics, and evidence informed approaches in nursing careÂ
4. Seek to provide compassionate, competent, and inclusive patient centred care
Please follow the link to watch a Youtube video created by Lauren Kennedy, an Edmontonian living with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. She has worked as a social worker and a healthcare researcher. She runs and hosts a Youtube channel, 'Living Well with Schizophrenia'. Lauren and her partner, Rob have been creating and growing the channel, which currently has over 150 000 subscribers and has received over 13 million views. They started it in an effort to provide education and community for those living with the illness, their loved ones, healthcare professionals, and anyone who is interested in learning more about mental health and schizophrenia.
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In the video, Lauren describes what living with schizoaffective disorder is like and some of the symptoms she experiences.
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Once you have watched the video, please complete the first reflection activity by clicking the link below.
If you found this educational tool very helpful and would like learn more about schizophrenia and other mental health illnesses in your own time, we have attached a few additional resources.
HEALTH LINK
If you or anyone you know is feeling stressed and would like to talk to someone, consider calling the Healthlink line in your province
Alberta: 811
JOIN OUR FOCUS GROUP
Thank you for participating in the learning activity! If you enjoyed being a part of this educational activity, please consider joining our focus group to share your feedback and suggestions, as well as to participate in a productive group discussion about the content you have learnt and how it may shape your future nursing practice.
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There is also an information sheet and consent form at the bottom of this page as well, please feel free to read it.
