"Original Australian edition edited by Ruth Elder, Katie Evans, Debra Nizette"--T.p.

Includes Internet access.

This text takes a holistic approach to mental health nursing, helping students and beginning practitioners understand the complex causes of mental illness, its diagnosis, effective interventions and treatments, and the client's experience of mental illness. Written by an experienced team of contributors, the client- and student-centred approaches focus closely on providing students with practical examples and guidance on helpful and transformative communication.

Specialized.