Mental Health Practice: The Art of Compassionate Care

by Peter Watkins and Peter N Watkins MEd RMN RNT DipN Dip Hum Psych

Mental Health Nursing: The Art of Compassionate Care is a radical, ground-breaking book, taking as its central theme the significance of the relationship between mental health professionals and people using the service during the recovery process. In contrast to 'expert led', bio-medical psychiatry, disabling distress is seen from a person centered, holistic perspective, and healing is regarded as a product of true collaboration between professionals and service users.First in-depth exploration of the working alliance in mental health nursing and its significance in the recovery journey of those experiencing enduring mental health problems Explores key ethical dilemmas and the shadow side of helpingAddresses the challenges and opportunities facing mental health nurses in a rapidly evolving service, including working in anti-oppressive ways, working with families and carers, innovation in crisis management and creating pathways to recovery

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750641193
• ISBN13: 9780750641197
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"