Foundations of mental health care 7th edition pdf

Table of Contents

UNIT ONE: Mental Health Care: Past and Present

1. The History of Mental Health Care

2. Current Mental Health Care Systems

3. Ethical and Legal Issues

4. Sociocultural Issues

5. Theories and Therapies

6. Complementary and Alternative Therapies NEW!

7. Psychotherapeutic Drug Therapy

UNIT TWO: The Caregiver’s Therapeutic Skills

8. Skills and Principles of Mental Health Care

9. Mental Health Assessment Skills

10. Therapeutic Communication

11. The Therapeutic Relationship

12. The Therapeutic Environment

UNIT THREE: Mental Health Problems Throughout The Life Cycle

13. Problems of Childhood

14. Problems of Adolescence

15. Problems of Adulthood

16. Problems of Late Adulthood

17. Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia

UNIT FOUR: Patients With Psychological Problems

18. Managing Anxiety

19. Illness and Hospitalization

20. Loss and Grief

21. Depression and Other Mood Disorders

22. Physical Problems, Psychological Sources

23. Eating and Sleeping Disorders

24. Dissociative Disorders

UNIT FIVE: Patients With Psychosocial Problems

25. Anger and Aggression

26. Outward-Focused Emotions: Violence

27. Inward-Focused Emotions: Suicide

28. Substance-Related Disorders

29. Sexual Disorders

30. Personality Disorders

31. Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses

32. Chronic Mental Health Disorders

33. Challenges for the Future

Appendix A: Standards of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practice

Appendix B: DSM-IV-TR Classification

Appendix C: Mental Status Assessment at a Glance

Appendix D: A Simple Method to Determine Tardive Dyskinesia Symptoms: AIMS Examination Procedure

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Build a broad fundamental knowledge of mental health concepts and disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care, 7th Edition uses an easy-to-read, multi-disciplinary approach to describe the treatment of clients with mental health disorders. Ideal ...view more

Build a broad fundamental knowledge of mental health concepts and disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care, 7th Edition uses an easy-to-read, multi-disciplinary approach to describe the treatment of clients with mental health disorders. Ideal for nurses and other caregivers, this guide provides in-depth coverage of issues and principles, therapeutic skills, mental health problems throughout the lifecycle, and specific psychological and psychosocial conditions. This edition is updated with the latest information on violence, suicide, substance abuse, and more. Written by expert educator Michelle Morrison-Valfre, this resource enables you to provide effective therapy to clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviors.

Build a broad fundamental knowledge of mental health concepts and disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care, 7th Edition uses an easy-to-read, multi-disciplinary approach to describe the treatment of clients with mental health disorders. Ideal for nurses and other caregivers, this guide provides in-depth coverage of issues and principles, therapeutic skills, mental health problems throughout the lifecycle, and specific psychological and psychosocial conditions. This edition is updated with the latest information on violence, suicide, substance abuse, and more. Written by expert educator Michelle Morrison-Valfre, this resource enables you to provide effective therapy to clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviors.

• UPDATED coverage keeps students current with the latest issues and approaches to mental health care in the United States.
• UPDATED content includes new information on violence, suicide, physical abuse, substance abuse, and schizophrenia.

• DSM-5 criteria are used in the descriptions of all mental health disorders.
• Sample client care plans show how members of the health care team work collaboratively to meet client needs.
• Case studies provide realistic client situations that illustrate chapter concepts and strengthen critical thinking.
• Critical Thinking boxes contain thought-provoking client issues and questions, helping students develop skills in clinical reasoning.
• Drug Alert boxes identify the risks and possible adverse reactions of psychotherapeutic medications.
• Cultural Consideration boxes highlight cultural issues and address the mental health needs of culturally diverse clients.
• Get Ready for the NCLEX® feature includes NCLEX-PN review questions, preparing students for success on classroom and licensure exams.
• Study Guide on the Evolve companion website reinforces student understanding of important concepts from the text. Included free with textbook purchase.

By Michelle Morrison-Valfre, RN, BSN, MHS, FNP, Health Care Educator/Consultant, Heatlh and Education Consultants, Forest Grove, OR

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