Contents; ; Acknowledgements, xii; Foreword (Authored by Stephen Fry), xiii; Preface (Authored by Christian Betteridge), xiv; Chapter 1 - Introduction, 1; Chapter 2 - Learning Aims, 5; Chapter 3 - Historical Origins, 6; Chapter 4 - Nature and Purpose, 9; Chapter 5 - Good Practice, 13; Chapter 6 - Assessing within Context, 16; Chapter 7 - Methods of Assessment/History Taking, 20; Chapter 8 - Building Rapport and Finding Common Ground, 22; Chapter 9 - Assessment Format, 24; Chapter 10 - Presenting Situation and Background History, 25; Chapter 11 - Appearance, 26; Chapter 12 - Communication, 27; Chapter 13 - Mood/Affect, 31; Chapter 14 - Thoughts, 34; Chapter 15 - Attention/Concentration, 37; Chapter 16 - Motivation/Volition and Coping, 38; Chapter 17 - Drug Use, 40; Chapter 18 - Perception, 46; Chapter 19 - Sleep, 49; Chapter 20 - Appetite, 53; Chapter 21 - Interaction, 55; Chapter 22 - Insight, 58; Chapter 23 - Childhood and Emotional Development , 60; Chapter 24 - Education and Intelligence, 63; Chapter 25 - Identity, 66; Chapter 26 - Memory, 70; Chapter 27 - Summary, 72; Chapter 28 - Recording Observations, 73; Chapter 29 - WMBSE Rapid Recording Tool, 75; Chapter 30 - Risk Assessment (Authored by Richard Whittard), 78; Chapter 31 - Conclusion, 87; References, 92; Appendices - Essays on Mental Health (A collection of brief expert opinion pieces), 113; A Reflection on the Experienced Prevalence of Patients Requiring Support with Mental Health Problems Encountered in Emergency Departments by an Emergency Care Nurse (Authored by Jennifer Humphries), 114; The Importance of Mental Health Awareness for Pharmacists. A Contribution from the President of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy (Authored by Juliet Shepherd), 116; The Relationship Between Delirium and Dementia and their Impact on Mental Health in Older Adults (Authored by Dr. Emma Abbey), 118; Welcoming Your Patients. A Reflection on the Importance of Rapport Building and Listening to the Stories of Others from the Perspective of a Psychotherapist (Authored by Kevin Donoghue), 120; Midwifery and Mental Health (Authored by Dr. Sally Pezaro), 122; General Practice, Dementia and Mental Health (Authored by Dr. Bob Hodges), 124; Mental Health and Occupational Therapy (Authored by Josie Wells), 127; Addressing Emotional and Psychological Needs During Palliative Care. A Perspective on 'End of Life' Care Provision in Mental Health Settings (Authored by Mark Lee), 128; Understanding Well-Being and Mental Health Issues in a Primary School Setting (Authored by G. S.), 130; Why a Knowledge and Understanding of Mental Illness is Important. A Paramedic's Perspective (Authored by Raili Worthington), 133; A Social Worker's Perspective on Mental Health (Authored by Rebecca Barrow), 135; A Reflection on the Challenges Posed by Mental Health Issues for the Police (Authored by Gareth Hopkins), 137; Assessment of Individuals with Psychosis. A View to Longer-Term Engagement (Authored by Deborah Gorman and Bill Newton), 138; Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. The Marginalised Within the Marginalised (Authored by Marc Pratt), 144; Mental Health and the Pressures of Working in the Entertainment Industry (Authored by Chris Renfrew), 146; Wonderful People with 'Chips and Cracks'. A Comedian's View on Script-Writing and Performance as a Metaphor for Recovery and Mental Health (Authored by Billy Kirkwood), 149; Physiotherapy and Mental Health (Authored by Dave Anderson), 150; ;