Psychiatric-mental Health Nursing

This psychiatric-mental health undergraduate textbook, based on the theories of Hildegard Peplau and Joyce Travelbee, focuses on interpersonal relations as the foundation for therapeutic practice in nursing. It guides the student through the essential phases of self-discovery necessary to integrate interpersonal nursing theory into practice with various psychiatric populations, and provides an historical overview of the profession. The book presents content designed to foster self-growth, including the importance of boundary management when treating psychiatric patients. It covers the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills, therapeutic interventions, and case management roles. Systems concepts are emphasized as important elements to understanding group mental health treatment modalities, along with an overview of theories of mental illness and detailed discussion of commonly seen psychiatric disorders. The text addresses mental health care settings across the lifespan and across different populations, including vulnerable groups and alternative settings and roles for psychiatric nurses. Legal and ethical aspects of psychiatric nursing are addressed in regard to safe practice. Clinical case studies vividly describe the realities of living with specific mental illnesses and "What would you do?" questions stimulate discussions. Also included are evidence-based practice summaries from psychiatric nursing and related research literature. Sample and practice care plans for chronic mental illness facilitate integration of concepts into practice.Key Features: Integrates and applies the Peplau/Travelbee interpersonal relations theories to the four-step Assessment, Planning/Diagnosing, Implementation, and Evaluation (APIE) nursing processGuides nurses through self-discovery to integrate interpersonal nursing theory into practiceAddresses critical thinking, clinical decision making, therapeutic interventions, case management roles, and mental health care settings across the lifespanFeatures NCLEX preparation questions, vivid clinical scenarios, and evidence-based practice summariesBoth student and teacher digital adjunct aid available