Therapeutic interventions
Chapter 24 Therapeutic interventions Christine Palmer Key points • Mental health nurses use a range of therapeutic interventions when they work with people who have mental health problems and/or serious…
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Schizophrenic disorders
Chapter 15 Schizophrenic disorders Murray Bardwell, Richard Taylor Key points • Schizophrenia is considered one of the most debilitating of the range of mental disorders prevalent in society. • Schizophrenia…
Psychopharmacology
Chapter 25 Psychopharmacology Kim Usher, Kim Foster, Lauretta Luck Key points • Psychotropic medications play an important role in the treatment of mental illness. The nurse plays a pivotal role…
The Australian and New Zealand politico-legal context
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…
Theories on mental health and illness
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…
Crisis and loss
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…
Intellectual disabilities
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…
Eating disorders
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…
Substance-related disorders and dual diagnosis
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…
The context of practice
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…
