Learning Disabilities and Mental Health A Nursing Perspective [Paperback]

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 servicesForeword by John Turnbull.

Acknowledgements.

Introduction.

Nature of Mental Health.

Learning Disability Nursing.

Intellectual Disability and Mental Health: The Facts and Fictions.

Identifying Needs and Wishes.

Assessment Methods.

Therapeutic Approaches.

Caring in a Secure Environment.

Caring in Community Settings.

Professional and Legal Issues.

Service Perspectives.

Appendix 1: Assessment Tools.

Appendix 2: Genetic Syndromes Related to Mental Health.

Index

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