Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Working in a recovery framework Chapter 2: Essentials for mental health practice Chapter 3: Mental state assessment Chapter 4: Culture and mental health Chapter 5: Common mental illnesses and associated disorders Chapter 6: Psychiatric emergencies Chapter 7: Managing medications Chapter 8: Contemporary talking therapies Chapter 9: Co-occurring medical problems Chapter 10: Loss and grief Chapter 11: Law and ethics Chapter 12: Settings for mental healthcare Appendices App 1: Surviving clinical placement App 2: Working with people with challenging behaviours App 3: Prescription abbreviations App 4: Top 10 tips for people taking psychiatric medication Further reading and resources Glossary