Chapter 4 The Australian and New Zealand politico-legal context Eimear Muir-Cochrane, Anthony O’Brien, Timothy Wand Key points • Understanding the history of the care of the mentally ill in Western…
Chapter 8 Theories on mental health and illness Patricia Barkway Key points • Mental health and mental illness are complex, distinct entities that are not necessarily mutually exclusive. • Various…
Chapter 10 Crisis and loss Paul Morrison Key points • Crisis is a normal part of life. • A person’s ability to cope with a crisis will depend on how…
Chapter 19 Eating disorders Gail Anderson Key points • Eating disorders are psychiatric disorders which can have significant and potentially fatal medical consequences. • A broad range of biological, psychological…
Chapter 12 Intellectual disabilities Charles Harmon, Philip Petrie Key points • Definitions and systems of classification exist for mental retardation/intellectual disability. • Mental health nurses need to liaise effectively with…
Chapter 20 Substance-related disorders and dual diagnosis Janette Curtis Key points • It is estimated that 10% of the population consume alcohol or other drugs at levels that are hazardous…
Chapter 2 The context of practice Vicki Stanton, Barbara Tooth Key points • The context of mental health nursing practice is dynamic and ever-changing, responding to new ideas about what…
Chapter 7 Indigenous mental health Roianne West, Tanya Park, Hineroa Hakiaha Key points • An understanding of the concept of cultural safety is a minimum requirement for nursing practice. •…
Chapter 9 Mental health across the lifespan Debra Nizette Key points • An understanding of human development across the lifespan enhances mental health assessment and the provision of holistic care….
Chapter 13 Working with children and young people Mike Groome, Kristin Henderson, Jem Masters Key points • The prevalence of emotional problems in the earlier years of life ranges from…
