Peter Nolan presents a history of psychiatric nursing which contrasts the distress of those who have experienced mental illness with the pioneering efforts of p

A unique analysis of psychiatric care and the emerging field of mental health nursing in the Netherlands at the turn of the 19th century.

From their beginnings as the asylum attendants of the 19th century, mental health nurses have come a long way. This comprehensive volume is the first book in ov

- Restructured and presented in 3 parts: - Section 1: Positioning Practice describes the context and importance of nursing in mental health and includes a new c