Foundations of Mental Health Care - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource, 7th Edition
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By Michelle Morrison-Valfre, RN, BSN, MHS, FNP
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
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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 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.
New to this edition
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.
Key Features
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.
Author Information
By Michelle Morrison-Valfre, RN, BSN, MHS, FNP, Health Care Educator/Consultant, Heatlh and Education Consultants, Forest Grove, OR
UNIT ONE: MENTAL HEALTH CARE: PAST AND PRESENT 1. The History of Mental Health Care 2. Current Mental Health Care 3. Ethical and Legal Issues 4. Sociocultural Issues 5. Theories and Therapies 6. Complementary and Alternative Therapies 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: CLIENTS 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: CLIENTS 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: Mental Status Assessment at a Glance Appendix B: A Simple Assessment of Tardive Dyskinesia Symptoms References Bibliography Glossary
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