,Varcarolis’ Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental
Health Nursing
A Clinical Approach
EIGHTH EDITION
Margaret (Peggy) Jordan Halter, PhD, APRN
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Akron, Ohio
Adjunct Faculty, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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,Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Contributor List
Reviewers
To the Instructor
To the Student
Unit I. Foundations in Theory
1. Mental Health and Mental Illness
Mental Health and Mental Illness
Mental Health Continuum
Risk and Protective Factors
Legislation and Mental Health Funding
Epidemiology of Mental Disorders
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Future Issues for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses
Advocacy and Legislative Involvement
Key Points to Remember
Critical Thinking
2. Theories and Therapies
Psychoanalytic Theories and Therapies
Interpersonal Theories and Therapies
Behavioral Theories and Therapies
Cognitive Theories and Therapies
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, Humanistic Theories
Biological Theories and Therapies
Developmental Theories
Conclusion
Key Points to Remember
Critical Thinking
3. Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology
Structure and Function of the Brain
Action of Psychotropic Drugs
Key Points to Remember
Critical Thinking
Unit II. Foundations for Practice
4. Treatment Settings
Background
Continuum of Care
Outpatient Care Settings
Prevention in Outpatient Care
Outpatient Psychiatric Nursing Care
Inpatient Care Settings
Considerations for Inpatient Care
Inpatient Psychiatric Nursing Care
Specialty Treatment Settings
Key Points to Remember
Critical Thinking
5. Cultural Implications
Minority Status, Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
Demographic Shifts in the United States
Basic Worldviews
Impact of Culture
Cultural Barriers to Mental Health Services
Populations at Risk for Mental Illness and Inadequate Care
Culturally Competent Care
Key Points to Remember
Critical Thinking
6. Legal and Ethical Considerations
Ethical Concepts
Mental Health Laws
Admission and Discharge Procedures
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