This engaging new textbook provides a student focused introduction to the main issues and themes in mental health nursing. The book requires no previous knowledge and the content has been carefully chosen to reflect the most significant aspects of this important and rewarding area of nursing.

This title consists of 27 case studies which offer a realistic and insightful view into the experience of mental ill-health. A range of problems are considered for people at different stages of the lifespan, from common problems such as anxiety or depression, through to severe and enduring conditions such as schizophrenia.

This book is a practical and up-to-date text on Assessment, a fundamental skill for mental health nurses.