Medicines are the most common form of treatment for those withmental health problems worldwide. Medicines Management in MentalHealth Care is the first detailed evidence-based medicinesmanagement text for mental health practitioners in the UK. Medicines Management in Mental Health Care is divided intotwo parts. Part one provides mental health nurses and other mentalhealth workers with a detailed understanding of the evidence-basefor medicines management covering subjects including psychotropicmedication and co-morbidity. Part two addresses the practicalimplications for clinical practice and provides vital guidance onprescribing and medicines management, working with service users,treatment adherence, evaluation skills and problem solving as wellas specific advice relating to the realities of practice. Medicines Management in Mental Health Care is an essentialresource for mental health nurses and mental healthpractitioners. • Discusses evidence-based interventions • Outlines the main types of medicines offered • Discusses co-morbidity • Outlines a model of medicines management • Discusses good prescribing practice

This book helps mental health nursing students to understand and apply the principles of medicines management to provide safe care to their patients.

This new edition has been updated in-line with the latest NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses and continues to provide nursing students with guidance on how to manage medicines safely and effectively when treating patients with mental health conditions.

Nurses have to be aware of a range of sociological and psychological issues in order to provide holistic care. This book explores sociology and psychology relevant to nursing and explains why it is so important to understand these disciplines in order to be a good nurse. It is written specifically for nursing students, and clearly explains the key concepts using nursing case studies and examples. Chapters move from individual and personal issues onto wider society as a whole and explore the psychological and sociological basis of all aspects of nursing practice.

′This is an excellent book. It has been really helpful with my communication teaching.′ Mrs Sarah Young, Faculty of Health & Social Care, University of The West of England The new edition of this well regarded book will be useful to you for your entire course. It introduces the underpinning theory and concepts required for the development of first class communication and interpersonal skills. The authors have provided a simple-to-read overview of the central topics that provide a solid foundation in this crucial area of nursing practice. Through scenarios and theory summaries the book will teach you skills that you can immediately implement on your placements and regular activities break up the text and encourage critical thinking and reflection – two vital graduate skills.

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A concise, pocket-sized, A-Z rapid reference handbook on all the essential areas of mental health nursing, aimed at nursing students and newly qualified practitioners. Covers a broad range of mental health disorders, approaches interventions and conditions Easy to locate practical information quickly in a pocket sized, rapid reference format The topics and structure are mapped on to the NMC’s (2010) Standards for Pre-registration Nursing Education and their required essential skills and knowledge.

It is essential for mental health nurses to understand the physical health needs of people with mental health disorders in order to provide holistic care. Yet these people often have their physical health needs unrecognised or poorly managed. This book is a practical and informative guide to the physical health care of people with mental health illnesses. It covers a range of health-promotion strategies, including exercise, diet and oral health, and assessment, intervention and skills for common physical disorders found in people with mental-health problems. It takes a recovery perspective and emphasises the importance of communication and collaborative care for adherence to healthy lifestyles.

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The first medicines management textbook written specifically for trainee nursing associates. It breaks medicines management down into manageable chunks and guides the reader through everything from the fundamental legal and professional requirements, to medicine administration, and drug calculations skills.