Books Every Psychiatric Nurse Should Read

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	"Possibly the only book you'll ever need about assessment."

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	"Details the history of mental illness in America and the various "treatments" that have been inflicted on patients over the years.  Blows the story about atypicals' effectiveness out of the water!"

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	"I am an unashamed fan of Prof Barker and this book collects some of his wise words.  Very readable and inspiring."

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	"Personal accounts of mental distress and how they have affected the authors' lives."

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	"Fascinating discussion of the author's research into CPNs, critiquing the notion of "autonomous professionals"."

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	"Superb, readable book about personality disordered people in high secure hospitals and the nurses who care for them."

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	"Thought-provoking stuff from Liam Clarke, who often likes to slip the cat among the pigeons!!"

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	"Excellent book that changed the way I talked to patients with delusional ideas."

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	"Articles, stories and poems by users of mental health services."

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	"Superb book about medication"