Part 1 Behind the scenes provides an overview of the structure of, and how to use, the resource.
Part 2 Setting the scene provides the foundational concepts for practice and includes seven video and audio stories that reinforce the concepts underpinning the treatment of mental illness.
Part 3 Stories from consumers, carers and clinicians presents 22 video and audio stories to provide insight into a range of mental health issues.
Reflection, inquiry and action provide the framework for the teaching and learning strategies for each story.
Weblinks and references are included for further reading and research.
Transcripts of all interviews are included in the back of the book
About the authors Acknowledgements About this resource Part 1: Behind the scenes Part 2: Setting the scene Makhala’s story: Resilience Jennifer, Anne and Christine: Cultural and social inclusion Toby’s story: Being authentic Bernie’s story: The lived experience Jean’s story: Carers Toby: Recovery Clinical supervision: Learning about self and others Part 3: Stories from consumers, carers and clinicians Claire’s story: How mental health has changed Lisa’s story: Experiencing a major life transition Mike’s story: Facilitating empowerment Gordon’s story: Fatherhood Rachel’s story: Relating to young people Nadine’s story: Having a parent with a mental illness Tara’s story: Humanising dementia care Jeremy’s story: Beliefs and perceptions Toby’s story: Providing an accessible service Lorraine’s story: A creative consumer advocate Christine’s story: Primary mental healthcare Catherine’s story: Reframing personality disorder Louise’s story: On conversational models Jarrad’s story: Containing fear Todd’s story: Consultation liaison Sonja’s story: Finding strengths Collaborative practice Kay’s story: The social and physical impacts of alcohol Colleen’s story: Health education as core to mental health nursing Zoe’s story: Living with multiple selves Jay’s story: Being non-judgemental Bill’s story: Cultivating a therapeutic milieu Transcripts
Debra Nizette, RN, Dip App Sc-Nr Ed, B App Sc-Nursing, MNSt, FACN, FACMHN, CMHN, Director of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Office, Queensland Health, QLD, Australia, Margaret McAllister, BA Qld., MEd Aust.Cath., EdD Qld.UT, RN, MHN, FACMHN, MRCNA, Professor of Nursing, Mental Health Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland and Peta Marks, RN, CMHN, BN, MPH, MCFT, FACMHN, National Programs Manager, InsideOut Institute, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, and Australian Health Consulting, Australia
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