Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This valuable new resource provides basic mental health care information to assist advanced practice nurses in family and adult care with the assessment, treatment and referral of patients with mental disorders or psychosocial problems. Professionals practicing in primary settings will be helped by the jargon-free, practical, and concise presentation of information. Foundational chapters review basic mental health concepts, skills, interventions, and severe mental illness. Mental health disorders and behaviors most likely to be seen in a primary care setting, such as depression and substance abuse, are discussed in-depth.
Table of Contents
Mental health concepts -- Mental health care skills -- Review of severe mental illness -- Depression disorders -- Stress and adjustment disorders -- Anxiety disorders -- Substance disorders -- Eating disorders -- Psychosocial problems related to functioning -- Psychosocial problems related to sexuality -- Death and divorce -- Psychosocial problems related to pain -- Psychosocial problems related to spirituality -- Children -- Adolescents -- Elders -- Survivors of trauma -- Suicide -- Partner violence -- Mental health care laws and patient rights -- Practice problems -- Clinical examples.