Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

<i>Learning disabilities and mental health: a nursing perspective</i> provides an evidence-based perspective on care of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health problems. Around 30% to 40% of people with learning disabilities will experience mental health disorders during their lives. Many learning disability nurses and a significant number of mental health nurses are in daily contact with this group, and their complex needs are not often well understood.<br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Examines current theory and practice in supporting people with learning disabilities and additional mental health needs</li> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Evaluates the learning disability nursing contribution to care</li> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Identifies the key knowledge and skills required by learning disability and mental health nurses and other health care professionals</li> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Addresses key issues in contemporary practice</li> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Explores assessment of needs in order to provide needs-led services</li> </ul>