Child, adolescent, and family psychiatric nursing

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Child, adolescent, and family psychiatric nursing

[edited by] Barbara Schoen Johnson

Lippincott, c1995

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

A practical text that focuses on the mental disorders most often encountered in children and adolescents. Experts in the field discuss collaborative treatment and theoretical foundations for nursing care of this population. Current research and biological theories are integrated throughout the text. A "must-have" reference for the practitioner in psychiatric, paediatric and family nursing. This text provides clinical examples and covers problems in parenting and chemical dependencies. A special unit is also included on groups that are particularly "at-risk" for mental disorders, including discussions about victimization, chronic illness and disability, children of mentally ill and homeless families.

Table of Contents

  • Theoretical bases underlying nursing approaches
  • children, adolescents and family groups at risk for mental disorders
  • treatment modalities
  • professional topics.

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