Main description:

"A must read for all paramedics and pre-hospital clinicians"
Gemma Howlett, Principal Lecturer in Paramedic Apprenticeships, University of Cumbria, UK

"A unique and valuable book to enable paramedics to undertake the daily challenges of providing care and support for patients and service users experiencing mental health difficulties."
Clare Keenan, Lecturer in Paramedic Science BSc (Hons), University of Plymouth, UK

"This is an essential book, written by credible and knowledgeable authors.
Chris Matthews, Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science - University of Brighton, UK and Critical Care Paramedic Team Leader - South East Coast Ambulance Service

An Introduction to Mental Health for Paramedic Science explores how mental health problems impact on the individual in the context of emergency medicine, covering the critical areas that students and practitioners need to know, such as:

*The key characteristics of mental health problems
*How mental health problems relate to the assessment performed in the community
*Referral pathways
*Treatment following referral

Taking key concepts of mental health, including person-centred care, as the framework Mental Health for Paramedic Science includes guidance on:

*Multidisciplinary working
*Principles and practical applications of legislation
*Evidence based bio-medical approaches
*Trauma informed care

Written by experienced paramedic educators this new book is the go-to guide for students and practicing paramedics wanting to explore mental health treatments as encountered in paramedic settings.

Joanne Augustus is the course leader and a senior lecturer for the Foundation Degree in Mental Health at the University of Worcester, UK.

Yuet Wah Patrick is a senior lecturer in paramedic science at the University of Gloucester, UK.

Paula Gardner is a senior lecturer in paramedic science at the University of Worcester, UK.

Contents:

CHAPTER 1Introduction to parascience and mental health
CHAPTER 2Legislation and parascience
CHAPTER 3How mental health can developCHAPTER 4 Mental Health Diagnoses
CHAPTER 5 Paramedic Assessment
CHAPTER 6 Management Complex Needs in Mental Health
CHAPTER 7 Communication, Negotiation and De-escalation
CHAPTER 8 Breaking Bad News
CHAPTER 9Trauma Informed Care