Original PDF Ebook – Morrison-Valfre’s Foundations of Mental Health Care in Canada – 9781771722339

Original PDF Ebook – Morrison-Valfre’s Foundations of Mental Health Care in Canada – 9781771722339

Build a broad fundamental knowledge of Canadian mental health concepts and disorders! Morrison-Valfre’s Foundations of Mental Health Care in Canada uses an easy-to-read, multidisciplinary approach to describe current therapeutic interventions and treatments for mental health conditions. Ideal for nurses and other caregivers, this guide provides concise coverage of skills and principles, therapeutic skills, mental health problems throughout the lifecycle, and common psychological and psychosocial conditions. Included are topics such as new research, the latest mental health legislation, and new psychotropic drugs. Adapted for a Canadian audience by Boris Bard, Eric MacMullin, and Jacqueline Williamson, this resource enables you to provide effective therapy to clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviours._x000D_
Coverage of psychotropic medications emphasizes the latest in safe pharmaceutical treatment in mental health care._x000D_
Coverage of internet usage features emerging mental health issues surrounding use of the internet, highlighting related addictions and violence._x000D_
Updated DSM-5 diagnoses include the latest information on new mental health diagnoses recognized by the American Psychiatric Association._x000D_
Sample client care plans show how members of the health care team work collaboratively to meet client needs._x000D_
Case studies use realistic client situations to strengthen critical thinking and ensure that students consider psychosocial aspects of therapeutic care._x000D_
Critical Thinking boxes include practice scenarios with client issues as well as questions that stimulate more careful analysis._x000D_
Cultural Consideration boxes highlight cultural issues and address the varied mental health needs of culturally diverse clients._x000D_
Medication Alert boxes identify the risks and possible adverse reactions of psychotherapeutic medications._x000D_
Chapter objectives focus on the most important concepts._x000D_
Key terms include phonetic pronunciations and text page references, and are listed in a comprehensive glossary, making it easier for students to understand and use mental health terminology.