HNN301: Mental Health Promotion- Literature Review Assignment

Internal Code: MAS1144

Literature Review Assignment:

Physical and emotional violence has a demonstrated impact on mental wellbeing (Mathesonetal., 2015). It is important that nurses are cognisant of the impact of violence as many people under their care might be affected. This assessment task is an assignment requiring you to demonstrate your understanding of violence, its impact on mental health and wellbeing in Australia and what mental health promotion approaches can be used to address violence. Question: In this assignment you are required to choose one of the following types of violence, from the World Health Organization (WHO; 2002) typology of violence: 1. Family violence 2. Community violence Discuss this type of violence and its impact on mental health and wellbeing. Include in your discussion: 1. Factors that lead to this type of violence; 2. Incidence, those at risk, impact of this type of violence on the mental wellbeing of Australian individuals and/or families and/or communities; 3. Use the literature to: A.Explore mental health promotion approaches that can improve health outcomes in relation to this type of violence and; B.How nurses can use this information to make a difference to those who have experienced violence.