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Preface
Chapter 1: Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 1 Key Terms
1.1: Mental Health Continuum
1.2 Risk and Protective Factors
1.3 Stigma in Mental Illness
1.4 Mental Health Recovery and Wellness
1.5 Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 1 Key Takeaways
Chapter 1 Review Questions
Chapter 1 Reflections
Chapter 1: What Would You Do?
Chapter 1 References
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Theories and Therapies
Chapter 2 Key Terms
2.1 Nursing Theories for Mental Health Nursing
2.2 Psychoanalytic Theories and Therapies
2.3 Interpersonal Theories and Therapies
2.4 Cognitive Theories and Therapies
2.5 Humanistic theories and Therapies
2.6 Biological Theories and Therapies
2.7 Developmental Theories and Therapies
2.8 Complementary and Alternative Interventions
Chapter 2 Key Takeaways
Chapter 2 Review Questions
Chapter 2: Reflections
Chapter 2: What Would You Do?
Chapter 2 References
Chapter 3: Communication and Assessment
Chapter 3 Key Terms
3.1 Therapeutic Communication
3.2 Patient Perception of Illness
3.3 Nursing Assessments
Chapter 3 Key Takeaways
Chapter 3 Review Questions
Chapter 3 Reflections
Chapter 3: What Would You Do?
Chapter 3 References
Chapter 4: Neurobiology and Pharmacology
Chapter 4 Key Terms
4.1: Neurobiology
4.2 Psychopharmacology Standards
4.3 Innovations in Neurobiology
Chapter 4 Key Takeaways
Chapter 4 Review Questions
Chapter 4 Reflections
Chapter 4: What Would You Do?
Chapter 4 References
Chapter 5: Therapeutic Settings
Chapter 5 Key Terms
5.1: Psychiatric-Mental Health Treatment Settings
5.2 Group Therapy
5.3 Community Support
5.4 Family Support
Chapter 5 Key Takeaways
Chapter 5 Review Questions
Chapter 5 Reflections
Chapter 5: What Would You Do?
Chapter 5 References
Chapter 6: Therapeutic Relationships
Chapter 6 Key Terms
6.1 Nurse-Client Relationships
6.2 Family Dynamics
6.3 Peer Support
6.4 Client Engagement
6.5 Trauma-Informed Care
Chapter 6 Key Takeaways
Chapter 6 Review Questions
Chapter 6 Reflections
Chapter 6: What Would You Do?
Chapter 6 References
Chapter 7: Interprofessional Care
Chapter 7 Key Terms
7.1 Collaboration and Coordination
7.2 Recovery and Rehabilitation
7.3 Discharge and Transfer
7.4 Continued Aftercare
7.5 Online Therapy and Self-Help
7.6 Challenges
Chapter 7 Key Takeaways
Chapter 7 Review Questions
Chapter 7 Reflections
Chapter 7: What Would You Do?
Chapter 7 References
Chapter 8: Cultural Competency
Chapter 8 Key Terms
8.1 Understanding Cultural Differences
8.2 Ethical Practices in Culture and Diversity
8.3 Cultural Practice in Nursing
8.4 DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Chapter 8 Key Takeaways
Chapter 8 Reflections
Chapter 8 Review Questions
Chapter 8: What Would You Do?
Chapter 8 References
Chapter 9: Social and Emotional Concerns
Chapter 9 Key Terms
9.1 Death and Dying
9.2 Grief and Loss
9.3 Anger, Abuse and Violence
Chapter 9 Key Takeaways
Chapter 9 Review questions
Chapter 9 Reflections
Chapter 9: What Would You Do?
Chapter 9 References
Chapter 10: Legal and Ethical Issues
Chapter 10 Key Terms
Chapter 10.1 Legal and Ethical Guidelines
10.2 Legal Issues Pertaining to Mental Health Nursing
10.3 Ethical Standards
Chapter 10 Key Takeaways
Chapter 10 Review Questions
Chapter 10 Reflections
Chapter 10: What Would You Do?
Chapter 10 References
Chapter 11: Courts
Chapter 11 Key Terms
11.1 Reasons for Court-Ordered Treatment
11.2 Violence and Safety
11.3 Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives
11.4 Guardianship and Conservatorship
Chapter 11 Key Takeaways
Chapter 11 Review Questions
Chapter 11 Reflections
Chapter 11: What Would You Do?
Chapter 11 References
Chapter 12: Self Determination and Advocacy
Chapter 12 Key Terms
12.1 Client Representation
12.2 Autonomy
12.3 Self-Advocacy
12.4 Client Advocacy
Chapter 12 Key Takeaways
Chapter 12 Review Questions
Chapter 12 Reflections
Chapter 12: What Would You Do?
Chapter 12 References
Chapter 13: Clinical Guidelines and Practice
Chapter 13 Key Terms
13.1 Clinical Guidelines
13.2 DSM-5-TR
13.3 Nursing Assessment and Care Plans
13.4 Promoting Recovery
13.5 Special Considerations for Psychiatric Nursing Practice
Chapter 13 Key Takeaways
Chapter 13 Review Questions
Chapter 13 Reflections
Chapter 13: What Would You Do?
Chapter 13 References
Chapter 14: Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 14: Key Terms
14.1: Mild Neurocognitive Disorders
14.2 Delirium
14.3 Dementia
Chapter 14 Key Takeaways
Chapter 14 Review Questions
Chapter 14 Reflections
Chapter 14: What Would You Do?
Chapter 14 References
Chapter 15: Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 15: Key Terms
15.1 Schizophrenia
15.2 Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
15.3 Delusional Disorder
Chapter 15 Key Takeaways
Chapter 15: Review
Chapter 15: Reflections
Chapter 15: What Would You Do? Case Studies
Chapter 15 References
Chapter 16: Mood Disorders and Suicide
Chapter 16 Key Terms
16.1 Depressive Disorders
16.2 Spectrum of Mood Disorders
16.3 Self-Harm and Suicide
16.4 Bipolar Disorders
Chapter 16 Key Takeaways
Chapter 16 Review
Chapter 16 Reflections
Chapter 16 What Would You Do? Critical Thinking Case STudies
Chapter 16 References
Chapter 17 Trauma, Stress and Anxiety
Chapter 17 Key Terms
17.1 Stress and Anxiety
17.2 Anxiety-Related Disorders
17.3 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
17.4 Trauma-Induced and Stress-Related Disorders
17.5 Dissociative Identity Disorder
Chapter 17 Key Takeaways
Chapter 17 Review
Chapter 17 Reflections
Chapter 17 What Would You Do?
Chapter 17 References
Chapter 18 Personality Disorders
Chapter 18 Key Terms
18.1 Personality Disorder Diagnosis
18.2 Clusters A, B, & C
18.3 Nursing Care and Treatment
Chapter 18 Key Takeaways
Chapter 18 Review
Chapter 18 Reflection
Chapter 18 What Would You Do?
Chapter 18 References
Chapter 19 Substance Use and Misuse
Chapter 19 Key Terms
19.1 Substance Use Disorders
19.2 Alcohol Use Disorders
19.3 Stimulant Use Disorder
19.4 Opioid Use Disorder
19.5 Dealing with Addiction
Chapter 19 Key Takeaways
Chapter 19 Review
Chapter 19 Reflections
Chapter 19 What Would You Do: Critical Thinking Case Studies
Chapter 19 References
Chapter 20 Eating Disorders
Chapter 20 Key Terms
20.1 Psychosocial Factors
20.2 Anorexia Nervosa
20.3 Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
20.4 Bulimia Nervosa
20.5 Binge-Eating Disorder
20.6 Pica
20.7 Rumination Disorder
Chapter 20 Key Takeaways
Chapter 20 Review
Chapter 20 Reflection
Chapter 20 What Would You Do?
Chapter 20 References
Chapter 21 Somatic Disorders
Chapter 21 Key Terms
21.1 Factors in Somatic Symptom Disorders
21.2 Functional Neurological Disorder
21.3 Factitious Disorder
21.4 Illness Anxiety Disorder
Chapter 21 Key Takeaways
Chapter 21 Review
Chapter 21 Reflection
Chapter 21 What Would You Do?
Chapter 21 References
Chapter 22: Sexual Dysfunction and Gender Dysphoria
Chapter 22 Key Terms
22.1 Categories of Sexual Dysfunction
22.2 Paraphilias
22.3 Gender Dysphoria
Chapter 22 Key Takeaways
Chapter 22 Review
Chapter 22 Reflection
Chapter 22 What Would You Do?
Chapter 22 References
Chapter 23: Children and Adolescents
Chapter 23 Key Terms
23.1 Intellectual Disabilities
23.2 Communication Disorders
23.3 Autism Spectrum Disorder
23.4 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
23.5 Specific Learning Disorders and Motor Disorders
23.6 Tic Disorder and Tourette's
23.7 Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation
Chapter 23 Key Takeaways
Chapter 23 Review
Chapter 23 Reflection
Chapter 23 What Would You Do?
Chapter 23 References
Chapter 24: Older Adults
Chapter 24 Key Terms
24.1 Healthcare Concerns of Older Adults
24.2 Depression
24.3 Anxiety
24.4 Delirium
24.5 Alcohol Use
24.6 Pain
24.7 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Interventions
Chapter 24 Key Takeaways
Chapter 24 Review
Chapter 24 Reflection
Chapter 24 What Would You Do?
Chapter 24 References
Chapter 25: Community Mental Health Treatment
Chapter 25 Key Terms
25.1 Types of Community Care
1. 25.2 Community Needs
25.3 Community Needs
25.3 Community Programs and Treatment Settings
25.4 Workforce Reentry Programs
Chapter 25 Key Takeaways
2. Chapter 25 Review
3. Chapter 25 Reflection
4. Chapter 25 What Would You Do?
5. Chapter 25 References
Chapter 26 Introduction
Chapter 26 Key Terms
26.1 Barriers to Recovery
26.2 The Anti-Psychiatry Movement
26.3 Users Groups
Chapter 26 Key Takeaways
Chapter 26 Review
Chapter 26 Reflection
Chapter 26 What Would You Do?
Chapter 26 References
Chapter 27: Current Trends and Needs
Chapter 27 Key Terms
27.1 Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
27.2 Human and Sex Trafficking
27.3 PTSD and Veteran Trauma
27.4 Mental Health in the LGBTQIA Community
27.5 Mental Health in the Homeless and Displaced Population
27.6 Objectives for the Future
Chapter 27 Key Takeaways
Chapter 27 Review
Chapter 27 Reflection
Chapter 27 What Would You Do?
Chapter 27 References
Chapter 28: Critical Thinking in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 28 Key Terms
28.1 Nursing Process
28.2 Clinical Judgement
28.3 Application of Clinical Judgement to Case Studies
Chapter 28 Key Takeaways
Chapter 28 Reflection
Chapter 28 What Would You Do?
Chapter 28 References
Glossary of Terms
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