Mental Disorder

An Introductory Textbook for Nurses

H. Snell

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Routledge
01 November 2024

Psychiatry; Psychotherapy; Psychiatric nursing

Series: Psychology Revivals

Originally published in 1977, this book was written in response to demands for a textbook of psychiatry which was neither too theoretical, nor so simple that it was inaccurate. It was addressed primarily to pupil nurses in hospitals for the mentally ill, and to student nurses in their first months of training. Its style and content ensured that it could be read with profit by all others whose work brought them into close contact with the mentally ill.

The early chapters provide a history of care and treatment, an introduction to psychological development and the unconscious mind, and an explanation of mental disorder and its causes. Specific mental disorders are discussed together with an outline of their treatments, and the general management of the patient is described wherever appropriate. Case illustrations are given as specific examples of various mental conditions. The final chapters cover modern psychological and physical treatments, the aims and means of rehabilitation, and the resources available for the care of the patient in the community. Today it can be read in its historical context.

This book is a re-issue originally published in 1977. The language used is a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.

By: H. Snell
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9781032895666
ISBN 10: 1032895667
Series: Psychology Revivals
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 November 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Adult education , Adult education , Primary , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface. 1. Past and Present Care of the Mentally Ill 2. Human Development 3. Mental Mechanisms and the Unconscious Mind 4. The Concept of Mental Illness 5. The Causes of Mental Illness 6. The Neuroses 7. Functional Psychoses 8. Organic Psychoses 9. Psychopathic Disorder 10. Drug Dependence 11. Epilepsy 12. Mental Subnormality 13. Fringe Problems 14. Aggressive and Suicidal Behaviour 15. Institutionalism 16. The Treatment of Mental Illness 17. Rehabilitation. Index.

H. Snell was born in London and began teaching after seven years’ experience of nursing the mentally ill. At the time of publication, he was teaching pupil and student psychiatric nurses at Goodmayes Hospital, Essex. He was a member of the Panel of Examiners (Psychiatric) and a member of the Panel of Assessors (Psychiatric) of the General Nursing Council for England and Wales.

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Mental Disorder

An Introductory Textbook for Nurses

H. Snell

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