Mental Health Nursing
An Evidence Based Introduction
- Steven Pryjmachuk - University of Manchester, UK
Mental Health
This book introduces you to the core skills and essential knowledge you need to deliver high-quality care.
Mental Health Nursing is a practical, values- and evidence-based resource which will guide and support you through your pre-registration mental health nursing programme and into your own practice.
Dedicated chapters focus on the major mental health problems, and are clearly structured so that you can quickly and easily identify what you want learn about helping people with, for example, depression, anxiety, psychosis, or acute mental health problems.
The most up-to-date theories, as well as mental health policies and law from all four countries of the UK, are explained accessibly by experienced lecturers and nurse practitioners who show you through real-life case scenarios how you can use your newly-acquired knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality care yourself. You will also be encouraged - through regular reflection and discussion points - to see things with a critical eye and to engage in and drive on the debates that make mental health nursing such an exciting field to be studying and working in.
Set within a framework which emphasises and makes clear the core skills, values and knowledge-base you need to become capable mental health nurse, you will find this book a vital companion as you progress through your studies and onto helping people confidently in everyday life.
Excellent overview of modern mental health nursing
Pryjmachuk, S. (2011) Mental Health Nursing: An Evidence-Based Introduction. London. Sage
This presents a comprehensive introduction to mental health nursing, although it could be useful to any professional entering the field of mental health. It outlines the history of mental health and psychiatry, going on to explain current trends, approaches and legislation. It presents an understanding of the various disorders seen in Mental Health services, demonstrating what should be done in the areas of assessment, planning of care and evaluation. Of particular usefulness is the provision of key texts, key policy documents, web resources and references at the end of each chapter. It is also useful that the authors include policy and legislation from all 4 countries within the UK.
This is a really good textbook, that provides a solid underpinning of key concepts in mental health. Easy to engage with and informative. I would like to see more a focus on mental health in pregnancy and how this impacts on children and families as a consequence, as this is a key area of need in society.
Very clear easily read text.
Reflection points are useful additions to the reader.
Recovery perspectives are helful in channelling the readers thinking toward improving the service user experience.
I gave this book to a student to read and use. She reported that it was highly relevant to her course, easy to read and up to date. She found the style and text approachable and at the correct level. The content was pitched well for undergraduate students. As a result I am now happy to recommend this text to students.
Very good book for a basic introduction for mental health nursing.
A great book for undergraduate psychiatric nurses
Clear introductory text. would be suitable for non-mental health students in addition to first year mental health students.
Accessible writing style, good overview of the subject and nice layout.
Clearly structured and well written for the intended readership. The editor recognises that a new government will bring some changes, but as current policies seem to be following much the same path as the last government's, this isn't really a problem.
This is an excellent introduction to key aspects of mental health nursing, strongly supported by the use of up-to-date evidence. It is succinctly written and should appeal to student and qualified mental health nurses alike.
