Australian editions previously published as Psychiatric and mental health nursing / Ruth Elder, Katie Evans, Debra Nizette.

Includes bibliographical references, glossary and index.

The effective nurse -- The context of practice -- Historical foundations -- The politico-legal context -- Professional and ethical issues -- Mental health and wellness -- Theories on mental health and ill-health -- Mental health across the lifespan -- Crisis and loss -- Assessment and diagnosis -- Learning disabilities -- Working with children and young people -- Mental disorders of older age -- Schizophrenic disorders -- Mood disorders -- Personality disorders -- Anxiety disorders -- Eating disorders -- Substance-related disorders and dual diagnosis -- Somatoform and dissociative disorders -- Settings for mental healthcare -- Person-centred approaches to managing risk -- Therapeutic interventions -- Psychopharmacology and medicines management -- Physical health.