Learning Disabilities and Mental Health: A Nursing Perspective

Raghavan, Raghu; Patel, Pradip R.

Learning disabilities and mental health: a nursing perspective provides an evidence-based perspective on care of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health problems.

Around 30% to 40% of people with learning disabilities will experience mental health disorders during their lives. Many learning disability nurses and a significant number of mental health nurses are in daily contact with this group, and their complex needs are not often well understood.

• Examines current theory and practice in supporting people with learning disabilities and additional mental health needs
• Evaluates the learning disability nursing contribution to care
• Identifies the key knowledge and skills required by learning disability and mental health nurses and other health care professionals
• Addresses key issues in contemporary practice
• Explores assessment of needs in order to provide needs-led services

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2005-10-21

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781405106153

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Dimensions: 245.1cm x172.7cm

Pages: 256.0