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Foundations of Mental Health Care

Foundations of Mental Health Care

Hunter, Brittany

Paperback

Medical Reference

PREORDER - Expected ship date October 26, 2026

ISBN10: 0443281734
ISBN13: 9780443281730
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: Oct 26 2026
Pages: 440
Weight: 0.99
Language: English
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to care for clients with mental health disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care 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 essential 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
  • 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(R) Examination sections include key points, additional learning resources, and NCLEX-PN(R) 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 companion website reinforces your understanding of important concepts from the text. Included free with textbook purchase.
  • UPDATED! Completely revised content presents the latest issues and approaches to mental health care, including updates from the DSM-5-TR 2022
  • UPDATED! Coverage of the latest medications emphasizes the most recent findings in safe pharmaceutical treatment in mental health care

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