Using Integrated Behavioral Health in Pediatric Practice

Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing provides an accessible, evidence-based introduction to the role of the mental health nurse. The book explores key concepts in mental health and distress, ethical practice, nursing models, and the prevalence, predisposing factors, and features of common mental health problems. It integrates theory with practical application, preparing students and practitioners to support recovery and holistic care across the lifespan.

Key Features

• Places mental health conditions and interventions in a holistic context.
• Emphasizes recovery-centered practice in mental health nursing.
• Links theory to real-life practice using vignettes, activities, and reflective exercises.
• Includes learning outcomes for each chapter.
• Covers mental health across the lifespan, highlighting key nursing models and interventions.
• Offers interactive online resources, including multiple-choice questions and chapter summary sheets.
• Suitable for students, registered nurses, and healthcare practitioners revising or consolidating mental health knowledge.