Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Designed for the program that teaches an integrated psychiatric mental health core course, this book presents nursing theory, therapeutic modalities, and clinical application for the major DSM-IV disorders across the treatment continuum. It emphasizes on assessment, therapeutic communication, neurobiology, and psychopharmacologic intervention.

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This psychiatric mental health nursing text is designed for the program that teaches a shortened or integrated psychiatric mental health core course. The book presents sound nursing theory, therapeutic modalities, and clinical application for the major DSM-IV disorders across the treatment continuum. The organizing framework is the nursing process. The text emphasizes assessment, therapeutic communication, neurobiology, and psychopharmacologic intervention. Features focus on developing student self-awareness, communication skills, and utilizing family and community resources.