Mental Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing refers to the care of people of all ages experiencing mental illness or psychological distress. Conditions include mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, psychosis and self-harm. Use this guide to find information resources about mental health including books, reports and journal articles.
RCN Publications
Reviews and reports
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Systematic reviews from the Cochrane Library. Topics include mental health.
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Other resources and guidance
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Guidelines 157, 145 and 131 cover mental health and behavioural conditions.
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A reading list of expert endorsed books about mental health, providing 13 to 18 year olds with advice and information about issues like anxiety, stress and OCD, and difficult experiences like bullying and exams. The books have all been recommended by young people and health professionals, and are available to borrow for free from public libraries.
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Legislation and statutory guidance
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National strategies
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Includes "Five Year Forward View for Mental Health - one year on" report
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Books



Callaghan P and Gamble C (2015) Oxford handbook of mental health nursing. 2nd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Mucic D and Hilty D M (eds.) (2015) E-mental health. London: Springer.






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Journal articles
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Journals

The Mental Elf
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This website aims to find you just what you need to keep up-to-date with all of the important and reliable mental health research and guidance. It includes short summaries that highlight evidence-based publications relevant to mental health practice in the UK and further afield.
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Reading Well - Books on Prescription
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These books provide helpful information and step-by-step self-help techniques for managing a variety of common mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. They are endorsed by health professionals.
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Other further reading

Nursing History Collection



Special Collections
Medico-Psychological Association (1893) Handbook for attendants on the insane. 2nd edn. London: Bailliere, Tindall and Cox.

Historical Journals
Anonymous (1955) From madhouse to mental hospital, The British Journal of Nursing, (July).

Christine Goodson
Editor of this guide
RCN Library and Archive Service
Upcoming events relating to this subject guide
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01 Jun 2022 Online
RCN Wales Journal Club
In the third Journal Club, RCN Wales’ Education and Lifelong Learning Adviser, Michelle Moseley, will be facilitating a discussion on Clinical Supervision, acknowledging the difficulties of achieving widespread implementation, and exploring its use in supporting nursing teams within practice. You do not need to be based in Wales to join us for this event!
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15 Jun 2022 Online
RCN Wales Journal Club Presents: Amanda Prowse and Josiah Hartley in conversation
In this special session presented by RCN Wales Journal Club, Amanda Prowse and Josiah Hartley will discuss their new book 'The Boy Between', and take questions from attendees. This event is free and open to all - and you do not need to be based in Wales to join us!
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