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, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing




SENIOR CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS
REBECCA PUCHKORS, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
JEANNE SAUNDERS, DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
DAVID SHARP, MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE




Contents

,Preface 1



UNIT 1 THEORIES, PRACTICE, AND TRENDS

CHAPTER 1
Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 9
Introduction 9
1.1 Mental Health and Mental Illness 10
1.2 Risk and Protective Factors of Mental Health 14
1.3 Mental Health Stigma 23
1.4 Mental Health Recovery and Wellness 27
1.5 Integration of Research- and Evidence-Based Standards 32
Summary 36
Key Terms 36
Assessments 37 References
40

CHAPTER 2

Fundamentals of Theories and Therapies 47
Introduction 47
2.1 Psychoanalytic Theories and Therapies 48
2.2 Interpersonal Theories and Therapies 51
2.3 Cognitive Theories and Therapies 56
2.4 Humanistic Theories and Therapies 59
2.5 Biological Theories and Therapies 61
2.6 Developmental Theories and Therapies 63
2.7 Holistic Health and Interventions 66
Summary 72
Key Terms 73
Assessments 74 References

78 CHAPTER 3

Communication, Perception, and Assessment 83
Introduction 83
3.1 Therapeutic Communication and Relationships 84
3.2 Client Perception of Illness 93
3.3 Nursing Assessment and Clinical Tools 95
Summary 101
Key Terms 101
Assessments 101
References 104

, CHAPTER 4
Neurobiology and Pharmacological Standards 107
Introduction 107
4.1 Foundations of Neurobiology 108 4.2
Psychopharmacology 117
4.3 Innovations in Mental Health 132
Summary 136
Key Terms 136
Assessments 138 References
143



UNIT 2 THERAPEUTIC CONSIDERATIONS IN
MENTAL HEALTH

CHAPTER 5
Therapeutic Settings 145
Introduction 145
5.1 Psychiatric-Mental Health Treatment Settings 146
5.2 Group Therapy 154
5.3 Community Support Systems 158
5.4 Family Support Systems 160
Summary 162
Key Terms 162
Assessments 163 References

166 CHAPTER 6

Therapeutic Relationships 169
Introduction 169
6.1 Nurse-Client Relationship 169
6.2 Family Dynamics 173
6.3 Peer Support 177
6.4 Client Engagement 179
6.5 Trauma-Informed Care 181
Summary 187
Key Terms 187
Assessments 188 References
191


CHAPTER 7
195
Interprofessional Care
Introduction 195
7.1 Collaboration and Coordination of Care 196
7.2 Recovery and Rehabilitative Needs 199
7.3 Discharge and Transfer 201
7.4 Continued Support 204
7.5 Online Self-Help and Therapy 207
7.6 Challenges to Continuity of Care 212


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