Publisher's Synopsis
"Family Psychiatric Nursing" explores the many psychosocial problems that families face. It presents the family as a small interacting social system whose members interrelate and strongly influence one another. The content includes clear-cut principles of care, which focus on assessment and intervention strategies. This book emphasizes the promotion of autonomy and competence in families, presents current information on the mental health issues of families throughout the life span, and examines the numerous roles of the nurse in family mental health care.
