Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. I. Theory and context in mental health nursing. Theoretical perspectives in mental health nursing / Steven Pryjmachuk -- The capable mental health nurse / Steven Pryjmachuk -- New ways of working in mental health / Steven Pryjmachuk -- pt. II. Helping people with mental health problems. Helping people recover from depression / Jane Briddon and Clare Baguley with Lucy Rolfe -- Helping people recover from anxiety / Clare Baguley and Jane Biddon with Joanne Bramley -- Helping people recover from psychosis / Tim Bradshaw and Hilary Mairs -- Helping people who have acute mental health problems / Sara Munro and John Baker -- Helping older people with mental health problems / Simon Burrow -- Helping children with mental health problems / Noreen Ryan and Steven Pryjmachuk -- Helping young people with mental health difficulties / Sarah Kendall and Steven Pryjmachuk -- Helping people who misuse substances / Ian Wilson -- Helping people with mental health problems who come into contact with the criminal justice system / John Baker, Michael Coffey and Mike Doyle.