This Fourth Edition presents the principles and practice of psychiatric nursing in an adaptation and growth framework, integrated through a nursing process format. Highly visual and readable, the text covers major disorders, treatments, and psych-related topics of concern throughout the lifespan. Text features include:Therapeutic Dialogues,Nursing Care Plans,Case Studies,Case Study-based Questions for Class DiscussionandClinical Pathways. The fourth edition -- based on the DSM-IV -- placesincreased focus on psychopharmacology, nursing care plans incorporating outcome based care, andincreased coverage of community-based care.New study aidsincludeend-of-chapter review questionsandcritical thinking questions.Four new chapters,Mental Health Promotion, Alternative Therapies, Forensic Psychiatric Nursing,andDissociative Disorders. Plus a free computer disk containing information on over 60 psychotropic drugs is included.