Mental Health and Mental Illness in Paramedic Practice

An indispensable new title for Australian and New Zealand paramedics thatlinks mental health theory and concepts with practical application.

With increasing prevalence, paramedics are commonly dispatched to pre-hospitalsettings where mental health and mental illness are essential considerations inparamedic practice and approaches to treatment. Mental Health and Mental Illnessin Paramedic Practice is the first text of its kinda resource specifically written byexpert clinicians and academics solely for the Australian and New Zealand paramedic context.

The text is organised into two sections: section one introduces fundamental concepts and theories in mental health and mental illness in the context of paramedic principles of care. This section delves into topics such as person-centred mental healthcare; communication and the therapeutic relationship; and legal and ethical issuesall within the realm of paramedic practice. Section two steps students through common patient presentations in the pre-hospital setting and offers practical guidance in applying appropriate approaches to treatment.