In your words, and using at least two paragraphs in APA7 style, please answer the following question regarding Communication and Therapeutic Relationships in Psychiatric Nursing:
Discuss the importance of effective communication and therapeutic relationships in psychiatric nursing.
- How can nurses use active listening, empathy, validation, and non-judgmental attitudes to establish trust and rapport with patients with mental illness?
- How can nurses empower patients to participate in their own care and make informed decisions?
- Please reply back to at least one (1) peer regarding their posting comment for this activity.
- You can support your statement using credible data sources such as CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, Clinical Key, and Cochrane Library (Accessed from the library page at the fnu.edu website).
- All sources must have been published within the last five years and cited accordingly.