Description
CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd Essentials of Mental Health Nursing 1st Edition by Deepika C Khakha
"Essentials of Mental Health Nursing for BSc Nursing Students" under our CBS Nursing Knowledge Tree Division. This is the 1st edition. This book is authored by the most eminent and senior faculty Dr Deepika C Khakha.
Special Features
• Written by Most Senior & Eminent Author is a very simple and reader-friendly manner.
• A perfect amalgamation of Theoretical and Clinical Aspects.
• Updated with ICD-11 and DSM-5 classifications
• Case Scenarios and Practical Examples covered extensively
• Mental Health Disorder Assessment formats covered exclusively
• 200+ Figures, Tables and Flowcharts covered
• 50+ Contributors & Reviewers PAN India
Salient Features
• This compendium has been developed as per revised INC syllabus (2021-22) for BSc Nursing
• Authored, contributed and reviewed by the most senior nursing faculties PAN India
• Written in a very simple and reader-friendly manner
• Updated ICD-11 and DSM-5 classifications of Psychiatric disorders have been followed throughout the book
• Psychotropic drugs, various syndromes and formats for Assessment of Mental Health Disorders are exclusively covered
• Psychiatric Nursing Glossary is provided separately for in-depth knowledge of the terms
• Well-presented text starting with the Case Scenarios for better understanding of the clinical correlation of the respective topics
• Perfect blend of theoretical and clinical concepts altogether for better implementation in the clinical practices
• Supplemented with a number of line arts and illustrations for easy and better understanding of the concepts
• Includes a variety of questions under the Assess Yourself section at the end of each chapter for self-assessment
• Several pedagogical features designed to facilitate student's learning
• Keywords identify the important terminology used in the Unit. Each term is highlighted with bold letters and defined in the text
• Critical Thinking Questions stimulate students thinking about current dilemmas and issues in mental health
• Key Points summarize Unit content to reinforce important concepts
• Chapter Study Guides provide workbook-style questions for students to test their knowledge and understanding in order to evaluate their progress in the area of psychiatry and mental health.
About the Author/s
Deepika C Khakha PhD, MSc (NJ, MA (Psychology), is presently working as a Nursing Advisor, Directorate General of Health Services, in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. She did her PhD from IGNOU, received her Master's degree in Nursing from Delhi University, and completed her MA (Psychology) from Annamalai University. She has graduated from Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, Delhi University. She has 33 years of experience at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi in clinical care, counseling, teaching pre-service nursing students, postgraduate nurses and also in conducting research projects.