Foundations of mental health care /
Morrison-Valfre, Michelle,
Foundations of mental health care / Michelle Morrison-Valfre. - 8 edition. - xviii, 437 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Unit 1. Mental Health: Past and Present -- 1. The History of Mental Health Care -- 2. Current Mental Health Care Systems -- 3. Ethical and Legal Issues -- 4. Sociocultural Issues -- 5. Theories and Therapies -- 6. Psychotherapeutic Drug Therapy -- Unit 2. The Caregiver's Therapeutic Skills -- 7. Skills and Principles of Mental Health Care -- 8. Mental Health Assessment Skills -- 9. Therapeutic Communication -- 10. The Therapeutic Relationship -- 11. The Therapeutic Environment -- Unit 3. Mental Health Problems Throughout the Life Cycle -- 12. Problems of Childhood -- 13. Problems of Adolescence -- 14. Problems of Adulthood -- 15. Problems of Late Adulthood -- 16. Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's, and Dementia -- Unit 4. Clients with Psychological Problems -- 17. Managing Anxiety -- 18. Illness and Hospitalization -- 19. Loss and Grief -- 20. Depression and Other Mood Disorders -- 21. Physical Problems, Psychological Sources -- 22. Eating and Sleeping Disorders -- 23. Dissociative Disorders -- Unit 5. Clients with Psychosocial Problems -- 24. Anger and Aggression -- 25. Outward-Focused Emotions: Violence -- 26. Inward-Focused Emotions: Suicide -- 27. Substance-Related Disorders -- 28. Sexual Disorders -- 29. Personality Disorders -- 30. Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses -- 31. Chronic Mental Health Disorders -- 32. Challenges for the Future -- Appendices -- References and Further Readings -- Legend credits -- Glossary -- Review Worksheets (perforated) - Index.
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to care for clients with mental health disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care, 8th Edition uses an easy-to-read, multidisciplinary approach to describe the treatment of clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviors. Ideal for LPN/LVNs and other caregivers, this guide provides concise coverage of issues and principles, therapeutic interventions, 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 helps you master skills in mental health assessment, effective communication, and the therapeutic relationship.
9780323810296 0323810292
2023385124
GBC2D9478 bnb
Psychiatric nursing.
Mental health services.
Mental Disorders--nursing.
Mental Disorders--therapy.
Mental Health Services.
Psychiatric Nursing--methods.
Mental health services.
Psychiatric nursing.
WY 160 / M883f 2023
Foundations of mental health care / Michelle Morrison-Valfre. - 8 edition. - xviii, 437 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Unit 1. Mental Health: Past and Present -- 1. The History of Mental Health Care -- 2. Current Mental Health Care Systems -- 3. Ethical and Legal Issues -- 4. Sociocultural Issues -- 5. Theories and Therapies -- 6. Psychotherapeutic Drug Therapy -- Unit 2. The Caregiver's Therapeutic Skills -- 7. Skills and Principles of Mental Health Care -- 8. Mental Health Assessment Skills -- 9. Therapeutic Communication -- 10. The Therapeutic Relationship -- 11. The Therapeutic Environment -- Unit 3. Mental Health Problems Throughout the Life Cycle -- 12. Problems of Childhood -- 13. Problems of Adolescence -- 14. Problems of Adulthood -- 15. Problems of Late Adulthood -- 16. Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's, and Dementia -- Unit 4. Clients with Psychological Problems -- 17. Managing Anxiety -- 18. Illness and Hospitalization -- 19. Loss and Grief -- 20. Depression and Other Mood Disorders -- 21. Physical Problems, Psychological Sources -- 22. Eating and Sleeping Disorders -- 23. Dissociative Disorders -- Unit 5. Clients with Psychosocial Problems -- 24. Anger and Aggression -- 25. Outward-Focused Emotions: Violence -- 26. Inward-Focused Emotions: Suicide -- 27. Substance-Related Disorders -- 28. Sexual Disorders -- 29. Personality Disorders -- 30. Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses -- 31. Chronic Mental Health Disorders -- 32. Challenges for the Future -- Appendices -- References and Further Readings -- Legend credits -- Glossary -- Review Worksheets (perforated) - Index.
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to care for clients with mental health disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care, 8th Edition uses an easy-to-read, multidisciplinary approach to describe the treatment of clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviors. Ideal for LPN/LVNs and other caregivers, this guide provides concise coverage of issues and principles, therapeutic interventions, 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 helps you master skills in mental health assessment, effective communication, and the therapeutic relationship.
9780323810296 0323810292
2023385124
GBC2D9478 bnb
Psychiatric nursing.
Mental health services.
Mental Disorders--nursing.
Mental Disorders--therapy.
Mental Health Services.
Psychiatric Nursing--methods.
Mental health services.
Psychiatric nursing.
WY 160 / M883f 2023