Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice

Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice, 4th Edition, is a textbook tailored to the distinct realities and challenges of Canadian health care practice. The volume prepares nurses with foundational knowledge and generalist skills to support mental health across diverse populations.

The text addresses the biological foundations of psychiatric disorders alongside mental health promotion, clinical assessment, and therapeutic interventions for patients across every age group. It integrates current research to orient practitioners to evolving mental health environments throughout the country.

Widely used in college and university nursing programs, this edition also examines the historical trauma of Aboriginal peoples and explores its specific implications for nursing care.