This is an Australian adaptation of Harrison's "Mental Health Care for Nurses". This book provides a step-by-step guide to help nurses identify the mental health needs of patients who are experiencing psychiatric problems and psycholoigcal distress. The first part explores the context of mental health care in hospital and residential settings and provides a practical framework for assessment, planning and delivery of mental health care.
The second part explores specific topics such as self-harm and suicide prevention, caring for the patient displaying challenging behaviour, maternal and perinatal mental health problems, mental health problems associated with old age, mood disorders and illicit drug and alcohol dependence.
