Includes bibliographical references (p. 402-408) and indexes.
Contents:
Understanding mental health and mental illness -- Ethical and legal issues -- Personality theory -- Mentally healthy nursing -- The nurse-client relationship and communication -- Stress and coping -- Psychobiology and psychopharmacology -- Schizophrenia -- Mood disorders -- Personality disorders -- Anxiety disorders -- Substance abuse and dependency -- Disorders in childhood and adolescence -- Eating disorders -- Dementia and cognitive disorders -- Violence and abuse -- Psychosocial issues in general client care.
Summary:
"The nature of nursing embodies the ever-changing rewards and challenges for today's practical and vocational nursing students. Mental Health Nursing Care provides a foundation for safe, effective nursing care of clients."--BOOK JACKET.
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