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ELSEVIER Foundations Of Mental Health Care 7Ed (Pb 2021) by MORRISON-VALFRE M
Build a broad fundamental knowledge of mental health concepts and disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care, 7th Edition uses an easy-to-read, multi-disciplinary approach to describe the treatment of clients with mental health disorders. Ideal for nurses and other caregivers, this guide provides in-depth coverage of issues and principles, therapeutic skills, mental health problems throughout the lifecycle, and specific psychological and psychosocial conditions. This edition is updated with the latest information on violence, suicide, substance abuse, and more. Written by expert educator Michelle Morrison-Valfre, this resource enables you to provide effective therapy to clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviors.DSM-5 criteria are used in the descriptions of all mental health disorders.Sample client care plans show how members of the health care team work collaboratively to meet client needs.Case studies provide realistic client situations that illustrate chapter concepts and strengthen critical thinking.Critical Thinking boxes contain thought-provoking client issues and questions, helping students develop skills in clinical reasoning.Drug Alert boxes identify the risks and possible adverse reactions of psychotherapeutic medications.Cultural Consideration boxes highlight cultural issues and address the mental health needs of culturally diverse clients.Get Ready for the NCLEX (R) feature includes NCLEX-PN review questions, preparing students for success on classroom and licensure exams.Study Guide on the Evolve companion website reinforces student understanding of important concepts from the text. Included free with textbook purchase.UPDATED coverage keeps students current with the latest issues and approaches to mental health care in the United States.UPDATED content includes new information on violence, suicide, physical abuse, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. UNIT ONE: MENTAL HEALTH CARE: PAST AND PRESENT1. The History of Mental Health Care2. Current Mental Health Care 3. Ethical and Legal Issues4. Sociocultural Issues5. Theories and Therapies6. Complementary and Alternative Therapies7. Psychotherapeutic Drug TherapyUNIT TWO: THE CAREGIVER'S THERAPEUTIC SKILLS8. Skills and Principles of Mental Health Care9. Mental Health Assessment Skills10. Therapeutic Communication11. The Therapeutic Relationship12. The Therapeutic EnvironmentUNIT THREE: MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE13. Problems of Childhood14. Problems of Adolescence15. Problems of Adulthood16. Problems of Late Adulthood17. Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, and DementiaUNIT FOUR: CLIENTS WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS18. Managing Anxiety 19. Illness and Hospitalization20. Loss and Grief21. Depression and Other Mood Disorders22. Physical Problems, Psychological Sources23. Eating and Sleeping Disorders24. Dissociative DisordersUNIT FIVE: CLIENTS WITH PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS25. Anger and Aggression26. Outward-Focused Emotions: Violence27. Inward-Focused Emotions: Suicide28. Substance-Related Disorders29. Sexual Disorders30. Personality Disorders31. Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses32. Chronic Mental Health Disorders33. Challenges for the FutureAppendix A: Mental Status Assessment at a GlanceAppendix B: A Simple Assessment of Tardive Dyskinesia Symptoms ReferencesBibliographyGlossary