Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title 2012 Third Place AJN Book of the
Year Award Winner in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
"This is a great resource for any nurse working with
women."--Score: 94, 4 Stars. Doody's Medical Reviews
This is a quick-access clinical guide to the range of mental
health issues and diagnoses that commonly affect women across the
life span. It focuses on the unique biopsychosocial factors that
make women especially vulnerable to psychological disorders and
emphasizes key stressors specific to women that are precursors to
mental illness. Frequent headings and bulleted, concise
presentation of information facilitates reading.
In addition to discussing mental health issues specific to
women, the guide covers unique populations such as disabled women,
lesbian and transgendered women, female veterans, women with
forensic health concerns, and women who have been the object of
violence. Chapters also address childbearing issues, including
menstruation-related problems, infertility and its psychological
implications, and antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum
psychological disorders. Developmental milestones, the impact of
culture on mental illness, and global health issues are covered as
well. Tables and charts present key facts in an easy-to-read
format. Key Features:
Provides a concise, easy-to-use guide to women's mental health
issues across the life span for new and seasoned nurse
practitioners Focuses on stressors unique to women as precursors of
mental illness Delivers commonly occurring DSM-IV disorders in
women, using a consistent format that includes etiology,
assessment, and drug and behavioral therapeutic approaches
Discusses preconception and childbearing issues, the impact of
violence, female veterans, disabled women, lesbian women, and
transgendered women
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