""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 textbook provides a student focused
introduction to the main issues and themes in mental health
nursing. The book requires no previous knowledge and the content
has been carefully chosen to reflect the most significant aspects
of this important and rewarding area of nursing.
The book includes specific chapters on: Social inclusion and the
Ten Essential Shared Capabilities. Mental health promotion Mental
health at different stages of the life course Physical health
issues in mental health settings Mental health law Therapeutic
interventions, specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and
psychoanalytic/psychodynamic approaches The concept of recovery
Scenarios and exercises are used to demonstrate integration of
theory and practice. These can be easily linked to your placement
experience and overall learning and development. Readers are
encouraged to develop an analytical and investigative approach to
their studies.
Other important areas covered in the book include the National
Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health, the Care Programme
Approach (CPA) and the Tidal Model of mental health nursing.
"Introduction to Mental Health Nursing" is the perfect
introduction for all nursing students with an interest in a career
in mental health nursing.
"Contributors: Geoffrey Amoateng, Amanda Blackhall, Alyson
Buck, David A. Hingley, Richard Khoo, Mark McGrath, Mary Northrop,
Tim Schafer, Allen Senivassen, Julie Teatheredge, James Trueman,
Henck Van- Bilsen, Steven Walker, Steve Wood."
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