Go to the Healthy People 2020 website and search for Mental Health and Mental Disorders. After reading the Overview section in Healthy People 2020 under Mental Health and Mental Disorders, pick and note the number and name of 2 objectives/goals from the list that you feel affect your community and explain why these were chosen. As a nurse, what can you do to help the community move towards this goal?

Mental health community | N490

Introduction

Mental health is an integral part of overall health and well-being. According to Healthy People 2020, mental health is defined as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” This essay will discuss the importance of mental health in the community and how it is linked to physical health. It will also explore Trauma-Informed Care and how it can be used to help children impacted by trauma.

Healthy People 2020 Goals for Mental Health and Mental Disorders

The Healthy People 2020 website highlights several goals related to mental health and mental disorders. Two objectives that affect my community include:

Goal 1: “Improve mental health through prevention and by ensuring access to appropriate, quality mental health services.”

Goal 2: “Prevent suicide and suicidal attempts.”

In my community, mental health is a major concern due to the