Describe the challenges for nurses working with people who have co-existing
mental health and addictions problems.

This part of the essay is about the challenges nurses may encounter in practice. For example, judgemental attitudes about substance use, or challenges in supporting the person through relapses or challenges created service delivery issues. ( approximately 400 words)

Critically discuss how a motivational interviewing approach to abuse/dependency contributes to service users’ recoveries. •

Define motivational interviewing. •
Include the relational ‘spirit’ of MI which is similar to recovery.•
Keep in mind that change talk is a unique aspect of MI. • Include discussion on the technique of reflective listening. •
Demonstrate an understanding of motivational interviewing as a person-centred way of guiding service users to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.•
Use examples from practice and academic literature to support your discussion.•
(approximately 900 words)

Conclusion:
Draw together the key points and arguments you have presented. This needs to be more than a restatement of what you have written – what did you find in the process of thinking about and writing the essay? Don’t introduce new ideas or information in the conclusion. (approx. 100 words)