Essentials of Mental Health Nursing

The book is a one-stop-shop for mental health nursing, providing students with a carefully developed collection of key information.

This is an excellent contemporary text and a must read for student all mental health nurses and those who are currently practicing in mental health.  Amongst its many strengths are the critical and philosophical perspectives that  provides excellent insights.

Who would have thought the second edition of Essentials of Mental Health Nursing could better the original? Chock full of excellent case studies, infused even more with the voice of those with lived experience, and highly interactive. The book really gets to the nub of what is essential in mental health nursing and will appeal to students and registered nurses alike. Beg, steal, or borrow a copy, you won’t be disappointed!

Are you studying mental health nursing and want a book that covers all you need to know?

Look no further. As it says in the name, this is an essential text for students. Split into 5 parts, this book delves into the context of mental health, key concepts and debates, skills for care and therapeutic approaches, tailoring care to people with specific needs, and transition to practice. 

Updated to include more content from those with lived experience, this new edition also includes:
- Voices of mental health service users and practitioners, giving you a real insight in the field
- Critical thinking stop points and debates, allowing you to develop your wider skills and knowledge
- Case studies to bring the content to life
- Chapter summaries, so you know what the main takeaways are for each chapter
- Further reading and useful websites, allowing you to do your own research

The editors, Karen M. Wright and Mick McKeown come with a wealth of experience in mental health nursing. The variety of contributors also reflect different experiences in different contexts.

• | Author: Karen M. Wright, Mick McKeown
• | Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• | Publication Date: Mar 29, 2024
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781529733037
• | ISBN-10: 1529733030