Nursing: Mental Health and Community Concepts

Reviewed by Cindy Tumilty MSN-Ed, Assistant Professor, Tidewater Community College on 12/9/22

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

This textbook covers the all necessary portions of mental health. The authors cover the material in great detail across the lifespan. I felt the transition of the chapters and material were easy to follow and having a glossary section will be helpful to the reader. They made sure to be inclusive and demonstrate the many areas that care for mental health clients.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

Being a mental health nurse, I was impressed to see the book accurately make the reader aware of the various agencies and resources that are available. I did check out several of the links and they were working correctly.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

As a mental health nurse who worked during the pandemic, I saw first hand how everyone was impacted. I feel the text covers all populations well. I was impressed by how the separate chapter gave the reader such insight. The authors did a good job of threading the cultural interventions throughout the text.

Clarity rating: 5

I feel the text is presented very clear and easy for the reader to follow. The reader has the learning activities in each chapter that were easy to follow and understand.

Consistency rating: 5

The text is presented in a consistent format. Having the same layout of material, I feel makes it easier for the novice mental health reader to understand.

Modularity rating: 5

The content is divided fairly and makes it,I feel, easier for the reader to absorb the information and it is clearly expounded upon.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

The chapters are presented in a consistent format thus making the novice and expert (student and instructor) able to have a better understanding.

Interface rating: 5

The connection of the material presented and the provided links are smooth and there did not appear to be any gaps in the material presented.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

I read several chapters and glossaries from start to end carefully and I did not notice any grammatical errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

I feel the text incorporated awareness, understanding, and responsiveness to the values, beliefs, and customs fairly.

I enjoyed this text. As mentioned, as a mental health nurse and instructor, I found this text to a great possible adaptation for our students. The text was presented very nicely. Great job.

Reviewed by Susan Fichera, Professor of Nursing, Northern Essex Community College on 11/13/22

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

This text addresses all necessary areas of mental health, and includes specific information regarding each age group across the lifespan, e.g., Leading Health Indicators across the lifespan." I am most impressed by the clarity and flow of each chapter. The Learning Objectives are clearly stated. The Glossary is very helpful, and the Index is inclusive.
There are many links that bring you directly to related content, seamlessly.
In Ch 16, Community Assessment, Florence Nightingale is referenced for her focus on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. The images are helpful, and demonstrate the array of places that both screenings and interventions takes place, - including school nurse's contribution which is often overlooked.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

This book site many, many lead agencies and links you to the site! Healthy People 2030, SAMHSA, and many Needs Assessment tools, and other Evidence Based resources.
Citations are also very recent.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

This book is up to date, discussing the COVID Pandemic, and it's effect on Nursing. It has Sociocultural and Culturally Competent Interventions. That is an important aspect of nursing care.
It addresses Health Equities and Inequities, and supports the learning by presenting the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) by presenting the imaging from the document, which enlivens the reading experience.
Also, "Vulnerable Populations" are addressed in a separate chapter, but linked through the Community chapter, which is very helpful.

Clarity rating: 5

The font is pleasing, the images are helpful and supportive to the text which is very clear.

Consistency rating: 5

Each chapter follows the same format. I really appreciated the Learning Activities that are included at the end of the chapter. Also, the Glossary is at each chapter's end.

Modularity rating: 5

Chapters are clearly delineated. The book is also paginated, of course!

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

Yes, as mentioned, each chapter has the same organization, so the teacher and the student know what to expect.

Interface rating: 5

Navigation and links are seamless, and thoughtfully placed.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

I read 2 chapters and glossaries carefully. I did not note any issues.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

This text has a focus on equity, and many images make that point wordlessly.

It's great! I applaud the Editors:
Kimberly Ernstmeyer, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, APNP-BC
Dr. Elizabeth Christman, DNP, RN, CNE