Description
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to care for clients with mental health disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care, 8th Edition uses an easy-to-read, multidisciplinary approach to describe the treatment of clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviors. Ideal for LPN/LVNs and other caregivers, this guide provides concise coverage of issues and principles, therapeutic interventions, 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 helps you master skills in mental health assessment, effective communication, and the therapeutic relationship.- 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 scenarios that illustrate chapter concepts and strengthen critical thinking- Therapeutic interventions include multidisciplinary and holistic treatment, medical management, application of the nursing process, and pharmacologic therapy- Critical Thinking boxes contain thought-provoking client issues and questions, helping you 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® Examination sections include key points, additional learning resources, and NCLEX-PN review questions with answers on the Evolve website, all designed to prepare you for success on classroom and licensure exams- Key terms at the beginning of each chapter introduce difficult medical, nursing, or scientific terms, and include page number references and phonetic pronunciations- Study Guide on the Evolve website reinforces your understanding of important concepts from the text. Included free with textbook purchase- NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX® case studies and new format questions help you prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® examination- NEW! Updated coverage keeps you current with the latest issues and approaches to mental health care in the United States, and includes new information on violence, suicide, physical abuse, substance abuse, and schizophrenia
Table of Contents
UNIT I MENTAL HEALTH CARE: PAST AND PRESENT1. The History of Mental Health Care2. Current Mental Health Care Systems3. Ethical and Legal Issues4. Sociocultural Issues5. Theories and Therapies6. Complementary and Alternative Therapies7. Psychotherapeutic Drug TherapyUNIT II THE CAREGIVER'S THERAPEUTIC SKILLS8. Principles and Skills of Mental Health Care9. Mental Health Assessment Skills10. Therapeutic Communication11. The Therapeutic Relationship12. The Therapeutic EnvironmentUNIT III MENTAL HEALTH THROUGHOUT13. Problems of Childhood14. Problems of Adolescence15. Problems of Adulthood16. Problems of Late Adulthood17. Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, and DementiaUNIT IV CLIENTS WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS18. Managing Anxiety19. Illness and Hospitalization20. Loss and Grief21. Depression and Other Mood Disorders22. Physical Problems, Psychological Sources23. Eating and Sleeping Disorders24. Dissociative DisordersUNIT V CLIENTS WITH PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS25. Anger and Aggression26. Outward-Focused Emotions: Violence27. Inward-Focused Emotions: Suicide28. Substance-Related Disorders29. Sexuality, Gender Identity, and Sexual Disorders30. Personality Disorders31. Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses32. Chronic Mental Health Disorders33. Challenges for the Future
