Main description:

Are you anxious about your mental health placement? Do you need help remembering the terms, therapies and guidelines?

Mental health is a fascinating specialised field where you can make a real difference. The Clinical Helper for Mental Health Nursing is a quick and reliable reference for students and new graduates to reduce stress and boost confidence in the clinical setting.

Covering the key information you must have at your fingertips, this pocket guide is essential for all nurses entering mental health practice.

Contents:

About the authors

Tables

Common acronyms and abbreviations

1 The mental health environment

2 Promoting recovery-focused care

3 Communication

4 Assessment

5 Diagnoses

6 Symptom-based care

7 Physical treatments

8 Psychotherapies

9 Legal and ethical issues