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NEW EDITION!
Foundations of Mental Health Care, 4th Edition
Michelle Morrison-Valfre, RN, BSN, MHS, FNP
October 2008 | Approx. 496 pp., illustd.
ISBN: 978-0-323-05644-1

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Known for its solid content on the foundations of mental health care, emphasis on therapeutic care, and detailed coverage of psychological and psychosocial problems, this bestselling text prepares students to work successfully with clients who exhibit a wide range of both effective and maladaptive behaviors. It offers useful and easy-to-apply information, including current therapeutic interventions and treatments, for a wide variety of practice settings.
   
 

 

NEW TO THIS EDITION

  • Full-color design enhances illustrations and improves readability for better student understanding.
  • A chapter on complementary and alternative therapies provides up-to-date information on today’s popular alternative remedies, their benefits, and associated risks.
  • Forensic nursing content improves student awareness of prevention of, risks for, and treatment for violence-related mental disorders, as well as how to obtain and document evidence for legal purposes.
  • Additional client-specific case studies test student knowledge of OCD, substance-related disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and much more.

 

OUTSTANDING FEATURES

  • UNIQUE! Drug Alert boxes cover psychotherapeutic medications as applied to specific disorders.
  • A FREE self-assessment workbook in the back of the book provides students with a built-in study tool that includes matching and multiple-choice review questions, crossword puzzles and more.
  • Sample Client Care Plans give examples of nursing care for mental disorders and Think About boxes offer thought-provoking questions related to the content.

 


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