The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing: Principles and Practice

This well-established textbook is a must buy for all mental health nursing students. Comprehensive and broad, it explores in detail the many ways in which mental health nursing can have a positive impact on the lives of those with mental health problems.

this book includes pedagogy to help students get the most out of each chapter and apply theory to practice in a rewarding way. chapters include:

• case studies: Based on real practice in a variety of settings
• thinking space: These will help you reflect on your practice and assess your learning
• quotes from service users: These offer the service user perspective throughout the book

New to this edition

this new edition is extensively revised throughout and has been extended from 35 to 42 chapters. with 11 brand new chapters plus 14 chapters re-written by new authors, the book is brimming with updated material and new contributions. the book now covers these additional topics:

• family work
• motivational approaches
• solution focused therapy
• mental health medication in practice
• admission and discharge planning
• working with groups, families and carers
• working with older service users
• continuing professional development andadvanced practice

Contributors: Anne Aiyegbusi, Ryan Askey-Jones, Sally Askey-Jones, Paul Calaminus, Samantha Coster, Crispin Day, Julie Dilallo, Graham Durcan, Megan Ellis, Ann Gallagher, Lina Gega, Sue Gurney, Cheryl Kipping, Simon Lawton-Smith, Alison I Machin, Tony Machin, Niall McCrae, Sandra Moran, David Morning, Ian Noonan, Ian Norman, Kingsley Norton, Mary O'Toole, Jane Padmore, Caroline Parker, Jean Penny, Rachel Perkins, Karen Pilkington, Hagen Rampes, Julie Repper, Charlotte Roberts, Debbie Robson, Anthony Ross, Iain Ryrie, Jacqueline Sin, Susan Sookoo, Craig Thompson, Simon Westrip, Helen Wilde and Toby Williamson.

student reviews:
"this book is a must have for anyone that studies within the mental health care setting. it highlights simple ideas while also giving a realistic and more complex notion of what mental health is. it brings to the forefront some issues that aren't normally discussed openly within society."
Nathan Hicks, Mental Health Nursing Student, Anglia Ruskin University, UK

"As a newly qualified mental health practitioner, this book has influenced my approach to clinical practice with a determination to integrate theory and practice. Although, this has proven to be an impossible challenge at some times, adopting this book in the clinical environment will help me demonstrate a good understanding of the principles mental health nursing."
Jean-Louis Ayivor, Newly qualified Mental Heath Practitioner

"The 2nd edition of this book has been essential throughout all modules of my course and was a useful guide to dip into when my knowledge base was challenged in placement areas. This 3rd edition brings additional and up-to-date informatio...