Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foundations of psychiatric mental health nursing -- Neurobiologic theories and psychopharmacology -- Psychosocial theories and therapies -- Treatment settings and therapeutic programs -- Therapeutic relationships -- Therapeutic communication -- Client's response to illness -- Assessment -- Legal and ethical issues -- Grief and loss -- Anger, hostility, and aggression -- Abuse and violence -- Trauma and stressor-related disorders -- Anxiety and anxiety disorders -- OCD and related disorders -- Schizophrenia -- Mood disorders and suicide -- Personality disorders -- Addiction -- Eating disorders -- Somatic symptom illnesses -- Neurodevelopmental disorders -- Disruptive behavior disorders -- Cognitive disorders.