Description
Book Synopsis"I recommend this book to students beginning their education in mental health nursing. Its major achievement is showing how the material and knowledge in it 15 chapters may be transferred to real-life clinical settings."Kevin Gournay, Emerirtus Professor of Psychiatric Nursing, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London
"This is a comprehensive and reader friendly text that offers students a great introduction and insight into the modern world of mental health nursing. The quotes from students and practical activities engage the reader and enhance application of theory to clinical practice and educational development. Students will benefit from the guidance and support this book offers to complement their nurse education."
Lisa King, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, The University of Chester, UK
Full of insights into what it's like to be a mental health nursing student, including direct quotes from current students!
This engaging new
Table of Contents
The Editor and contributors
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Section 1 Essential Information
1. Learning on practice placements
2. Background to mental health nurse training
3. Mental health and recognition of mental illness
4. Risk Assessment: practicing accountably and responsibly
5. Mental Health Nursing and the Law
6. Mental health promotion
Section 2 Mental health and illness over the lifespan
7. Child and adolescent mental health
8. Mental health services in the community
9. Secure inpatient and forensic mental health care for adults
10. The mental health of older adults
Section 3 Therapeutic and theoretical perspectives
11. Physical health issues in mental health practice
12.Cognitive behaviour therapy
13. Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapeutic interventions
14.Recovery
15 Social inclusion
Conclusion
Answers
Glossary
Index
