Abstract
This chapter covers the context in which mental health nursing takes place, the importance of social and political factors in framing this context, and questions the legitimacy of mental health nursing and mental health services. The chapter finally explores the role of the mental health nurse in engaging in critical thinking and action for change.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Essentials of mental health nursing |
| Editors | Karen M. Wright, Mick McKeown |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Chapter | 1 |
| Pages | 13-31 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Edition | Second |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781529786729 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781529733037, 9781529733044 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2024 |
Keywords
- Mental health nursing
- Mental health services
- Society
- Politics
- Critical thinking