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Elsevier Health Sciences Biological Aspects of Mental Health Nursing 1e by Shupi Rinomhota Paul Marshall
Over the past two decades there has been a remarkable explosion in the understanding of the biological basis of the brain and the impact of that on behaviour. Furthermore developments in pharmacological therapeutic approaches continue at a tremendous rate. Yet although there are many mental health nursing textbooks available veryfew address this significant aspect of mental health in any depth. Clearly in order to deliver informed holistic care it is vital that practitioners appreciate the biological aspects of mental health problems and the associated implications for clients families and the practitioner.This book aims to provide a broad overview of the neurobiological factors which may contribute to and arise from the development of mental health problems and seeks to clearly identify issues relevant to mental health nursing practice. Key issues addressed include: The important role of homeostasis in maintaining physical and emotional well-being The important link between immunology and nutrition and mental healthThe co-ordinated role of neuro-function and endocrine function in influencing behaviourAdaptive and maladaptive responses of the body to stress and stressorsAgeing process as a continuum of life and its relation to mental healthRestorative function of sleepProvides unique integrated approach linking biological issues to psychological and social factorsClearly relevant to mental health practiceExcellent overview of neurobiological factors in mental healthshow more