Mental Health Nursing: Dimensions of Praxis 2nd Edition shows how to apply assessment processes to treatment practice, work with clients with a range of disorders, and apply nursing intervention strategies in order to achieve best practice outcomes. Starting with the context of mental health, then building through parts focused on the challenges to people's mental health, the praxis of mental health nursing, and what the future holds for mental health nurses, this book prepares student nurses by engaging them and equipping them with the best skills and kwledge for working in mental health. Pedagogical features Chapter overview Learning objectives Key terms (with definitions supplied in the glossary) 'Critical Reflection' 'Case Studies' NEW 'Nursing Care Plans' appear in select chapters Chapter summary Discussion questions Further Reading and Useful Websites New to this editionKey updates Content aligns with the DSM-5 More content on management and interventions Consumer Perspectives have been integrated throughout the book. New chapters Chapter 3-Physical and Mental Health Chapter 18-Creative Arts Therapy Chapter 21-Prevention and Management of Clients' 'Aggression' Chapter 24-Working with Vulnerable Communities: People from Refugee Backgrounds Completely revised chapters Chapter 1-A Brief History: Caring for the Mentally Ill in Australia and New Zealand (Aotearoa) Chapter 8-Mood and Anxiety Disorders Chapter 10-Therapeutic Engagements: Complexities and Rewards of Nursing Those with Personality Disorders Chapter 12-Substance Misuse and Co-morbidity: Prevalence, Treatment and Recovery Chapter 27-Psychopharmacology
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press AU
ISBN-10
0195522249
ISBN-13
9780195522242
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209171897
Product Key Features
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Medical Nursing & Ancillary Services
Dimensions
Weight
1482g
Height
278mm
Width
212mm
Additional Product Features
FIRST Published
2014
Place of Publication
Melbourne
Spine
24mm
Edited by
Anthony Welch, Alan Robins, Ian Munro, Karen-Leigh Edward
Content Note
Colour Tables, Figures
Author Biography
Karen-leigh Edward is an Associate Professor of Nursing Research in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Australian Catholic University, and Director/Chair of the Nursing Research Unit at St Vincent's Private Hospital (Melbourne). Ian Munro is a Senior Lecturer, Bachelor of Nursing Undergraduate Course Coordinator and Mental Health Team Leader at Monash University. Anthony Welch is an Associate Professor of Mental Health Nursing, Assistant Dean of Community Engagement in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Central Queensland University. Alan Robins is a former lecturer within the School of Nursing and Midwifery at La Trobe University. He is currently the Chief Executive Office of Health Issues Pty Ltd, a private alcohol counselling agency.