EBOOK Biological Basis of Nursing: Mental Health

Written by an experienced nurse lecturer who also trained as a mental health nurse, this book explores the underlying biology associated with the pathology of mental health disorders and the related nervous system. Integrating related pharmacological and genetic knowledge, The Biological Basis of Nursing: Mental Health covers topics including:    the physiology of neurotransmission and receptors  the normal human brain  hormones and mental health  the biology of emotions, stress, anxiety and phobic states  the biology of substance abuse  developmental disorders  genetics and mental health  affective disorders: depression and suicide  schizophrenia  the ageing brain and dementia  degenerative diseases of the brain  epilepsy and sleep disorders.  Relevant to nurses at all stages of their training, this is an essential text for mental health nursing students, practitioners and educators.