Theories for Mental Health Nursing

′A very useful book covering a comprehensive array of theories.′ -- Keith Ford
‘It is important for mental health nurses to be able to consider the various forces and dynamics that might be in play when working with service users and colleagues. This book provides a very useful summary of a range of theories that help do just that and will be of great use and interest to mental health nursing students and many qualified nurses alike.’ -- Alan Simpson
Introduces our healthcare practice students to new and relevant theory which may facilitate them with their journey into nursing. -- Miss Holly Joanna Magenta Scott * drupal *
Very useful text. Students have been made aware of this book as a good foundation.

Library informed. -- Mr Brian Bell * drupal *
text covered by other texts -- Mr Chris Palmer * drupal *
I have used case studies in this book to illustrate different models of mental health. It is a useful book because it doesn′t just describe different theories (medical, social, psychological etc.) it provides some practical examples to encourage wider thinking. -- Mr David Beckingham * drupal *
This is a very good book, linking thepry to practice and provding suitable examples. -- Mr Faramarz Hashempour * drupal *
This is a very easy to read text book which makes complex theories understandable.
It is essential for all mental health students and is useful for signposting for further reading. I would recommend this book for all pre-registration mental health nursing courses -- Mr Gary Souter * drupal *
This book is for the ′Psychosocial Skills for Assessment and Recovery′ module rather than this one -- Mr Ian Mackay * drupal *
Added to this course in addition to the one intended -- Mr Ian Mackay * drupal *
This book is for the ′Psychosocial Skills for Assessment and Recovery′ module rather than this one -- Mr Ian Mackay * drupal *
This is a very helpful book for undergraduate students interested in mental health. Key theoretical positions are given sufficient attention to act as an introductory reader, with helpful and useful references for further exploration.
The fact that the editors have added chapters on compassion and public health etc. show a clear understanding of the breadth of theoretical positions inherent in mental health work. A really good book -- Mr Ian McGonagle * drupal *
A little challenging for first year undergraduates, I think, but the inclusion of focal discussions on topical issues of mindfulness, recovery, compassion and values are highly relevant. -- Mr Jim Sumpter * drupal *
A useful resource for student mental health nurses -- Mr Mark Gillespie * drupal *
An excellent book which gives a comprehensive overview of the more contemporaray models used in mental health nursing. The case studies provide an excellent vehicle in which to place the theories into a context of practice. the book provides a balnced view on the benefits and disadvantages of each one. I have used this book to help facilitate my learning and teaching on several occassions. It has not gathered any dust yet. -- Mr Paul Smith * drupal *
This text breaks presents theories in a concise way with useful case examples and a short chapter summary which makes this a very accessible book. -- Mr Scott Macpherson * drupal *
This text is an excellent background reading text when considering the different approaches to explaining mental health and its presentation. It is clearly written and it gives several different approaches to explaining how people can present differently with mental health problems. -- Mr Thomas Beary * drupal *
This is an intelligently written book, accessible to those new to mental health nursing as well as those undertaking further study. It is up-to- date with a comprehensively presented writing style. -- Mrs Berni Addyman * drupal *
Although published in 2014 this is a great book exploring relevant theories of mental health nursing. I have requested this to be essential reading for a 2nd year MHN module- critical perspectives of assessment and formulation. The first part of the module covers paradigms and theory. We will also add this to our essential reading list across the full 3 year programme. -- Mrs carolyn maile * drupal *
I would recommend this book to any student nurse entering the field of mental health. It is a straightforward read which makes some quite complex theories accessible to all. -- Mrs Jayne Firestone * drupal *
I′m recommending this book to students as it covers many of the areas relevant to this module. I like the writing style and the way it′s presented. -- Mrs Laura Lowe * drupal *
Learners on the access course found this a very useful book. It enabled them to link theory to practice, was written in a style that suited learners at level 3. Many continued to use it when they progressed onto their first year of their mental health nursing degree. -- Mrs Stephanie Lee * drupal *
Thorough introduction to the different theories of mental health nursing. It is well-written and relates the different theories to elements of practice making it a good text-book for developing student understanding of different aspects of mental illness. -- Ms Patricia McBride * drupal *
Brilliant book which clearly defines MH theories frequently overlooked in other nursing theory book. Essential reading for all MH nursing students and post-registration too. -- Ms Wendy Turton * drupal *