This supplemental text/reference of 55 nursing care plans addresses the most commonly encountered behaviours and behaviour complexes in psychiatric and mental health nursing.The thoroughly updated Sixth Edition responds to current community based care settings, across the lifespan care, cultural considerations, violence in the community and also community grieving. This edition presents a stronger focus on interdisciplinary care; community resources available to clients and their family/support groups; Web-based resources; communication content; and a sample assessment tool. DSM-IV terminology/organization and NANDA diagnoses are used. The book also includes a free disk with printable nursing care plans