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- NEW! Chapter on stress identifies symptoms and triggers of stressors. - NEW! Selected Concept boxes include pertinent information at the beginning of every ch

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- Restructured and presented in 3 parts: - Section 1: Positioning Practice describes the context and importance of nursing in mental health and includes a new c

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