Mental Health Nursing Skills

Abstract The second edition of Mental Health Nursing Skills is an evidence-based, user-friendly, practical textbook designed so students and newly qualified nurses can develop and apply the skills required for compassion-focused, inclusive, effective, evidence-based, contemporary mental health nursing practice. The book balances theory and practice with clear sections on evidence, step-by-step guidance, and practical examples of essential skills, clearly showing the student and newly qualified nurse what to do and why. Written by world-leading mental health nursing academics, clinicians, researchers, and people with lived experience of mental health care, the book reflects the art, science, and craft of mental health nursing. The authors have expanded the content to add new topics and updated existing chapters to reflect current practice, policy, and essential professional competencies. Thus, students and newly qualified nurses can be assured that their practice is rigorous. Like the first edition, the new edition of Mental Health Nursing Skills is accompanied by free online resources that provide students and lecturers with interactive resources to develop and practice the skills discussed in the text.