Philip J Barker

The assessment of mental health problems is vital to the successful planning and treatment for people suffering from them. This book provides a step-by-step guide to conducting this assessment, giving student nurses a humanistic perspective on the subject. It has been updated to reflect new concepts and ideas.

This book explores the philosophical background, the range of ethical issues arising in clinical practice, and the dilemmas surrounding the ideological approaches to psychiatric practice.

'The Tidal Model' represents a significant alternative to mainstream mental health theories, emphasising how those suffering from mental health problems can benefit from taking a more active role in their own treatment.