Mental Health Nursing

Mental Health Nursing is a textbook for undergraduate and diploma programme students studying this subject. Based in the Malaysian syllabi, it provides comprehensive information on psychiatric nursing. It addresses the fundamental psychiatric nursing principles and their application to various psychiatric disorders. The Malaysian Mental Health law as well as nursing procedures and requirements are covered. Section on treatment modalities covers various somatic and psychological therapies. The book addresses the complete continuum of care including crisis intervention, promotion of health and prevention of illness, and psychiatric rehabilitation. Special attention is paid to the management of psychiatric emergencies and community based treatment programs.