Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing - Paperback

Selected as a Doody's Core Title in the Health Sciences for 2026

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 10th Edition, continues a legacy as the most accessible, student-friendly resource for mastering the full spectrum of psychiatric nursing concepts and skills. Built on a strong nursing process framework and reflecting the latest evidence-based perspectives, this new edition provides everything students need for a confident transition to practice.

Sheila Videbeck's concise, direct writing style makes even the most challenging content digestible, while engaging illustrations reinforce key concepts with a touch of humor that resonates with today's learners. Engaging learning tools, consistently praised by students, bridge theory to practice and hone the clinical decision-making skills essential for today's complex healthcare environments. The screenplay-style Therapeutic Dialogues provide immediate models for clinical communication, while Self-Awareness Issues foster professional growth through guided reflection. Unfolding Patient Stories with vSim(R) for Nursingintegration create immersive learning experiences, and embedded study questions strengthen critical thinking -- all combining to make this edition a student favorite for mastering psychiatric nursing concepts with confidence.

Powerful new clinical judgment features in the 10th Edition enhance clinical scenarios in each disorder chapter, mirroring real-world nursing practice by challenging students to apply knowledge as additional assessment data redirects their clinical reasoning. Four new end-of-chapter Case Studies (formerly Clinical Examples) provide expanded opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. All Evidence-Based Practice boxes have been refreshed with current research findings, ensuring students learn the most contemporary approaches to psychiatric care. Comprehensive language revisions throughout all chapters reflect current best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion, preparing students for culturally responsive care.