The second edition of Psychiatry for Nurses maintains a strong student focus presenting sound nursing theory, therapeutic needs and clinical applications. The chapters are short and simple in order to facilitate reading comprehension and student learning. This new edition is supported with few more new chapters like Mental Health Nursing of Disasters, Stigma and Mental Illnesses.Some of the chapters like Community Psychiatry provides a comprehensive account of District Mental Health Program in India, Treatment of Mental Disorders gives much details about the newer psychotropic drugs and their side effects profile, and in the Legal Aspects of Psychiatric Nursing gives addition of new information about the ensuing Mental Health Care Act, 2013 with changes in the admission procedures. Hence, this second edition provides more comprehensive learning of mental health nursing for nursing students. Key Features A brief and concise text Provides a comprehensive learning on the subject of mental health Presents sound nursing theory, therapeutic needs, and clinical applications Includes new chapters as (i) Disaster and Mental Health Nursing and (ii) Stigma and Mental Health Incorporates newer psychotropic drugs and latest information about Mental Health Care Act, 2013 Covers the syllabus recommended by the Nursing Council of India Useful for the students of nursing pursuing degree or diploma courses or undergoing training in nursing.