Psychosocial and holistic approaches to assessment have become a central feature of modern mental health care. This practical and comprehensive book guides students through the theory and practice of psychosocial assessments to help them integrate the data as preparation for the effective planning of treatment and interventions. Key features: O step-by-step guide on how to undertake each stage of the assessment process in practice O clinical staff and service users voices describing their experiences of the process O end of chapter exercises O reflections and considerations for practice This is essential reading for pre-registration nursing students and mental health professionals.
PART 1: THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE Chapter 1: Overview of Assessment in Mental Health Care - Steve Trenoweth and Nicki Moone Chapter 2: Assessment Approaches and Methods - Steve Trenoweth, Reuben Pearce and Nicki Moone Chapter 3: Principles of Selecting Rating Scales and Assessment Tools - Mark Gillespie, Alison Toner and Mick Fleming PART 2: PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS Chapter 4: The Presenting Problem - Susan Bowman and Fiona Martin Chapter 5: Social and Environmental Context - Steve Trenoweth Chapter 6: Physical Health - Teresa Burdett Chapter 7: History Taking - Reuben Pearce Chapter 8: Mental State Examination - Caroline Attard Chapter 9: Risk Assessment - Francis Thompson, Steve Trenoweth and Alicia Powell Chapter 10: Substance Use - Mary O'Toole Chapter 11: Strengths and Mental Wellbeing - Steve Trenoweth PART 3: ANALYSING AND INTEGRATING ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Chapter 12: Case Conceptualisation - Nicki Moone, Jackie Glenister and Brian Thomson Chapter 13: Identifying Strengths and Formulating Needs Statements - Vicky Naidoo Chapter 14: Formulating Goal Statements - Alison Elliott, John Butler and Tracey Kearns
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