Handbook of Mental Health Nursing

This concise and user-friendly guide assists nursing students in acquiring essential skills for mental health practice. Informed by an interdisciplinary understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes, the handbook emphasizes a values-based approach that integrates evidence-based data with service users’ perspectives. It features case studies and patient narratives to facilitate informed, person-centered care decisions. Key topics include assessment, classification, therapeutic models, specific mental health challenges, and care organization. Practical exercises are included to develop skills and understanding in person-centered care.