Nursing and Mental Health Care : An

Improving mental health for all is increasingly important in nursing as more people suffer from mental health issues, ranging from stress through to diagnosed illnesses. It is crucial that all nurses, not just mental health nurses, are aware of mental health problems and the impact these have on patients, families and carers. This book gives a clear overview of mental health in nursing relevant for all fields of practice. It explains the core features of the mental health nursing field, and explores aspects of mental health that every nurse should understand in order to provide holistic care to their patients.

Dr.Steven Trenoweth, is a mental health nurse and Principal Lecture in Mental Health at thre University of West London. Terry Docherty is Programming Leader

Acknowledgements	p. vi
About the authors	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Understanding mental health and ill health	p. 5
Clarifying your own personal values and beliefs	p. 23
The policy context for mental health care	p. 38
Mental and physical healthcare needs	p. 52
Legal and ethical issues in mental health nursing	p. 65
Communicating and relating	p. 95
Assessing mental health needs	p. 121
Helping the person with mental health needs	p. 142
Improving your own mental health	p. 161
Glossary	p. 182
References	p. 185
Index	p. 198
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Nursing and Mental Health Care : An Introduction for All Fields of Practice

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