Explanation of My Choice of a Nursing Specialty

Examining Nursing Specialties
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Examining Nursing Specialties
Explanation of My Choice of a Nursing Specialty
I believe that everyone in this world knows a person who struggles with depression or is suffering from a mental issue. For most of us, the people we know are part of our families, and the pain struggle they go through often leaves us feeling helpless. In some parts of the world, any discussion of mental illnesses is seen as a weakness, and often a person is told to ‘man up.’ In the U.S., mental health cases are rising fast, and the healthcare sector does not seem prepared to deal with the many issues being reported. The CDC (2021) reports that 11.2% of adults have feelings of anxiety, worry, and nervousness, while 4.7% of adults battle feelings of depression. Visits to physicians are reported to be around 55.7 million with mental health issues as the primary diagnosis (CDC, 2021). All these statistics acted as motivation to me, and the fact that I did not want to feel helpless again while watching someone I love struggle with depression or other mental health issues. Combating mental health issues is personal, and I would like to be a part of the solution.
Secondly, I desired a field that would allow me to focus my energies and efforts on one area. I did not want an area that would allow me the freedom to do many things but deny me the opportunity to focus my energies on a particular field. In the field of mental health, I have a purpose and focus defined. My long-term goal is to contribute to the literature of the field of mental health. I want to leave a mark and not just be a passing wind. Today, there is a growing need for evidence-based solutions to combat mental health issues, and I would like to contribute.
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