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Foundations in theory. Mental health and mental illness ; Relevant theories and therapies for nursing practice ; Biological basis for understanding psychotropic drugs ; Psychiatric mental health nursing and managed care issues -- Foundations for practice. Mental health nursing in acute care settings ; Mental health nursing in community settings ; Culturally relevant mental health nursing : a global perspective ; Legal and ethical guidelines for safe practice -- Psychosocial nursing tools. Assessment strategies and the nursing process ; Developing therapeutic relationships ; The clinical interview and communication skills ; Understanding stress and holistic approaches to stress management ; Understanding anxiety and anxiety defenses -- Psychobiological disorders : moderate to severe. Anxiety disorders ; Somatoform and dissociative disorders ; Personality disorders ; Eating disorders -- Psychobiological disorders : severe to psychotic. Mood disorders : depression ; Mood disorders : bipolar ; The schizophrenias ; Cognitive disorders -- Psychiatric emergencies. Crisis ; Suicide ; Anger and aggression ; Family violence ; Sexual assault -- Interventions for special populations. Care of the chemically impaired ; Severe mental illness : crisis stabilization and rehabilitation ; Psychological needs of the medically ill ; Care for the dying and for those who grieve ; Psychiatric forensic nursing -- Lifespan issues and interventions. Disorders of children and adolescents ; Adult issues ; Psychosocial needs of the older adult -- Other intervention modalities. Therapeutic groups ; Family therapy ; Integrative care

Mental health and mental illness