Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals

Taking a practical approach, this essential textbook provides comprehensive coverage of psychology for nurses and health care professionals in training and practice. It explores the range of essential topics that the nurse and allied health professional will encounter. The book begins by discussing the definition of psychology. It examines theoretical approaches and discusses the psychological aspects of illness. Additional topics include prejudice and discrimination, social cognition, neuropsychological and genetic aspects of illness, and substance use and abuse. The book also presents important psychological facets of adolescence, adulthood, and late adulthood.