Table of Contents

The Philosophy and Practice of Mental Health Care: Introduction. The therapeutic use of self. Values-based practice. Working in groups. Recovery: a journey of discovery. The Policy and Organizational Context of Mental Health Care: Appraising and using evidence in mental health practice. Developing nursing decision-making skills. Leading and managing mental health care. Promoting health and social inclusion. The what then, what now and what next of mental health nursing

About the Author

Dr Stephen Tee, Head of Centre for Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, UK
Dr Joanne Brown, MSc Mental Health Studies Award Leader and MSc Nursing Studies Award Leader, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, UK
Dr Diane Carpenter, Academic Group Lead (Mental Health), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, UK