Main description:

This book is the result of a co-operative effort by mental health nurses from all over the country to produce a textbook for the teaching and learning of mental health nursing. This 5th edition has been updated and expanded to take into account various curricula in mental health nursing. The text is written in easy-to-understand language and provides an approach that will suit local circumstances. Rich in evidence-based practice and practical examples, Mental Health Nursing will facilitate an active learning experience of the subject. Features of the new edition include: New chapter: People with mental illness who have co-morbid medical conditions; New chapter: Mental health of people living with HIV/AIDs.

Contents:

Section I: Frameworks & Foundations; Section II: The Mental Health Nursing Process; Section III: Psychopathology & Nursing Interventions; Section IV: Care of Special Groups; Section V: Appendices; Index.