Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health Nursing

Sandra Walker is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Mental Health at Southampton University, where she is also a doctorate student researching the patient experience of the mental health assessment in the Emergency Department. She is a Qualified Mental Health Nurse with a wide range of clinical experience spanning more than 20 years. In addition to her university work Sandra is a professional musician and does voluntary work for various mental health organisations, including being the coordinator for the Hampshire Human Library – an international initiative aimed at reducing stigmatisation through interaction and education of the public. She is the creative director of The Sanity Company, which publishes books aimed at helping children and young people to develop good mental health and problem-solving skills.

An excellent overview of a number of psychosocial interventions that can be employed by nurses. Relevant, applied exemplars are used throughout, encouraging the reader to undertake their own reflections and analysis. I would have no hesitation in recommending this book for pre and post registration mental health nurses.

• IntroductionAn Introduction to Psychosocial InterventionsCognitive Behaviour Therapy(CBT)Dialectical Behavioural Therapy: an IntroductionMindfulness for all in ActionLow Intensity CBT interventionsWhy Should I Get Fit? Physical Activity as an InterventionDual Diagnosis