Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nurses in Primary Care

Chapter 15 - Mental Health

Foreword

General Information

Definitions
Cultural Roots of Mental Illness and Mental Health
Communication
Mental Illness Prevention and Mental Health Promotion

Mental Health Assessment

Clinical Assessment and Management

Common Mental Health and Psychiatric Problems

Violent or Acutely Agitated Psychiatric Clients
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
Affective Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Cognitive Impairment
Suicidal Behavior
Sexual Assault
Family Violence

Resource utilization I community mental health care

Guidelines for Resource Utilization in Mental Health Care
Program Consultants