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SynopsisNeed an insightful, real-world guide to mental health care concepts? The newly updated Psychiatric Nursing made Incredibly Easy , 3rd Edition addresses numerous mental health nursing issues, defining disorders and management strategies and offering down-to-earth guidance on a range of care issues -- all in the enjoyable Made Incredibly Easy ® style. With guidance that applies to any healthcare setting, this colorfully illustrated guide walks you through the vital skills needed for psychiatric mental health nursing care, offering solid support for being exam-ready and for handling a range of mental health and substance use concerns while on the job. Provide an informed, holistic approach to mental health care ... NEW and updated content in an quick-read format that mirrors the layout of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , 5th Edition ( DSM-5 ) NEW current, key information on the opioid crisis , including relevant screening tools and interventions that help you identify concerns at any point of care NEW Practice Makes Perfect practice test - ideal for NCLEX examination study Quick-scan tables, flow charts and illustrations that help you grasp the material more fully Provides a valuable, fundamental overview of psychiatric mental health conditions - structured to help nurses in all settings provide patients with optimal care Chapters address numerous disorders , including neurodevelopmental, bipolar, depressive, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, trauma and stressor-related, dissociative, neurocognitive, personality, somatic symptom, sleep-wake, and psychotic disorders, as well as sexual dysfunction, gender dysphoria, and more Offers crucial care guidance on issues including patient and family advocacy, health promotion and teaching, psychopharmacology, interprofessional collaboration, and ethical and legal issues in mental health care Chapter features include: Advice from the Experts - tips and how-to''s from experienced psychiatric nurses Myth Busters - distinguishes facts from myths about mental health issues and focuses on appropriate care approaches Bridging the Gap - overviews of unique beliefs and needs within specific groups Meds Matters - psychopharmacologic treatments for psychiatric concerns Quick Quiz - multiple-choice questions after each chapter that help you retain knowledge Memory Joggers - memory tricks and other aids that help you understand and remember difficult concepts "Nurse Joy and Nurse Jake" - emphasize important care concepts Practice Makes Perfect - end-of-book, NCLEX-style practice questions About the Clinical Editors Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, COI, is a Nursing Education Strategist at Connect: RN2ED in Beavercreek, Ohio, a Professor of Nursing at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and adjunct faculty at Mercy College School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio, and Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. Nicole Heimgartner, DNP, MSN, RN, COI, is a Nursing Education Strategist at Connect: RN2ED in Beavercreek, Ohio, and is Adjunct Faculty at Mercy College School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio and American Sentinel University in Denver, Colorado. Carolyn Gersch, PhD, RN, CNE, is a Nursing Education Strategist at Connect: RN2ED, in Beavercreek, Ohio, and Curriculum Coordinator at Ohio Medical Career College in Dayton, Ohio., Get grounded in the fundamentals of psychiatric mental health conditions and disorders! Build a strong foundation in core psychiatric mental health terms, concepts and care, with this colorful, fully updated resource, offering real-world guidance on areas including: Definitions and nursing care guidance for numerous conditions - neurodevelopmental, bipolar, depressive, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, trauma and stressor-related, dissociative, neurocognitive, personality, somatic symptom, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders as well as sexual dysfunction, gender dysphoria, and more, Crucial nursing direction on issues including patient and family advocacy, health promotion and teaching, psychopharmacology, interprofessional collaboration, and ethical and legal issues in mental health care, A fundamental overview of psychiatric mental health conditions that assist you in providing optimal care, including current, key information on the opioid crisis Exam and classroom support that becomes much-needed, on-the-job support Quick-scan tables, flow charts and illustrations help you grasp the material more fully, while quizzes and practice test assist you in being exam-ready and confident: Expert guidance on managing psychiatric mental health needs and substance misuse concerns in any care setting, including relevant screen tools and interventions, Offers biological theories to explain disorders, as well as theoretical models of human behavior, Chapters offer clear guidance on performing assessments, conducting a professional nurse-patient relationship, and enhancing therapeutic communication A colorful, enjoyable text that supports your success Chapter features offer quick-but-vital understanding: Advice from the Experts - offers tips and how-to's from experienced psychiatric nurses, Myth Busters - distinguishes facts from myths about mental health concerns and focuses on appropriate care approaches, Bridging the Gap- overviews of unique beliefs and needs within specific groups, Meds Matters - focuses on the psychopharmacologic and/or alternative remedies for psychiatric concerns, Quick Quiz-at the end of each chapter offers multiple-choice questions that help you retain learning, followed by answers and rationales, Memory Joggers -memory aids that help you grasp and remember key concepts, "Nurse Joy and Jake" - offer expert guidance while emphasizing important care concepts, Practice Makes Perfect - end-of-book NCLEX®-style practice questions reinforce your learning and increase your test-taking readiness Book jacket., Need an insightful, real-world guide to mental health care concepts? The newly updated Psychiatric Nursing made Incredibly Easy , 3rd Edition addresses numerous mental health nursing issues, defining disorders and management strategies and offering down-to-earth guidance on a range of care issues -- all in the enjoyable Made Incredibly Easy ® style. With guidance that applies to any healthcare setting, this colorfully illustrated guide walks you through the vital skills needed for psychiatric mental health nursing care, offering solid support for being exam-ready and for handling a range of mental health and substance use concerns while on the job