Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health Nursing
About this ebook
Key features
- Interactive approach through realistic case studies that show how interventions can work to promote recovery
- A patient centred approach considers the social as well as psychological aspects of mental healthcare
- Each chapter is mapped to the relevant NMC standards and Essential Skills Clusters so that readers can see how they are meeting their professional requirements
- Activities throughout challenge the reader to think critically and develop graduate skills
About the author
Sandra Walker is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Mental Health at Southampton University, where she is also a doctorate student researching the patient experience of the mental health assessment in the Emergency Department. She is a Qualified Mental Health Nurse with a wide range of clinical experience spanning more than 20 years. In addition to her university work Sandra is a professional musician and does voluntary work for various mental health organisations, including being the coordinator for the Hampshire Human Library – an international initiative aimed at reducing stigmatisation through interaction and education of the public. She is the creative director of The Sanity Company, which publishes books aimed at helping children and young people to develop good mental health and problem-solving skills.
