Study Guide for Managing Mental Health Problems

A study guide for nurses, this handbook is designed to help increase skill in assessing and managing common psychiatric and mental health problems. Advice is given on interviewing, involving families, utilizing community resources, and making referrals.

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A study guide for nurses, this handbook is designed to help increase skill in the assessment and management of a wide range of common psychiatric and mental health problems. The authors emphasize effective, time-saving strategies for the busy clinician, and include interviewing and management tips as well as advice on involving families, utilizing community resources, and making appropriate referrals. While designed for physicians, the material is also accessible to a broad range of social workers, crisis counsellors and psychologists who need to cost-effectively assess and manage new clients. The authors have worked together for over ten years in this field - assisting primary care clinicians to deal with the mental health dimensions of their patients.