Special Features Written by Most Senior & Eminent Author is a very simple and reader-friendly manner. A perfect amalgamation of Theoretical and Clinical Aspects. Updated with ICD-11 and DSM-5 classifications Case Scenarios and Practical Examples covered extensively Mental Health Disorder Assessment formats covered exclusively 200+ Figures, Tables and Flowcharts covered 50+ Contributors & Reviewers PAN India Salient Features This compendium has been developed as per revised INC syllabus (2021-22) for BSc Nursing Authored, contributed and reviewed by the most senior nursing faculties PAN India Written in a very simple and reader-friendly manner Updated ICD-11 and DSM-5 classifications of Psychiatric disorders have been followed throughout the book Psychotropic drugs, various syndromes and formats for Assessment of Mental Health Disorders are exclusively covered Psychiatric Nursing Glossary is provided separately for in-depth knowledge of the terms Well-presented text starting with the Case Scenarios for better understanding of the clinical correlation of the respective topics Perfect blend of theoretical and clinical concepts altogether for better implementation in the clinical practices Supplemented with a number of line arts and illustrations for easy and better understanding of the concepts Includes a variety of questions under the Assess Yourself section at the end of each chapter for self-assessment Several pedagogical features designed to facilitate student`s learning Keywords identify the important terminology used in the Unit. Each term is highlighted with bold letters and defined in the text Critical Thinking Questions stimulate student`s thinking about current dilemmas and issues in mental health Key Points summarize Unit content to reinforce important concepts Chapter Study Guides provide workbook-style questions for students to test their knowledge and understanding in order to evaluate their progress in the area of psychiatry and mental health.
Dr. Deepika C. Khakha, PhD, M.Sc. (N), M.A. (Psychology), is Nursing Advisor at the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. She completed her PhD from IGNOU, M.Sc. in Nursing from Delhi University, and M.A. in Psychology from Annamalai University, and graduated from Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, Delhi University.
With 33 years of experience at AIIMS, New Delhi, she has contributed to clinical care, teaching, counseling, and research. She has received multiple awards, including the Fogarty Fellowship (NYU, 2002), Advanced AITRP Fellowship (UCLA, 2007), AIIMSonian of America Awards for Best Nurse (1999) and Best Research (2006), and Best Poster at Evidence Live, Oxford (2013). She has served as Advisor to WHO, Inspector for the Indian Nursing Council and Delhi Nursing Council, and Master Trainer for GFATM and Helpage India.
Dr. Khakha has over 50 publications, more than 513 citations, and authored several book chapters. She has guided postgraduate, PhD, and MD students, adjudicated theses, and actively contributed as speaker, chairperson, or organizer in over 150 national and international conferences, workshops, and symposiums. She also serves on the editorial boards of multiple journals.
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