Abstract
We live within the context of our relationships with others, particularly our family and friends. When a person develops an illness such as mental illness, their experiences of the illness, recovery and treatment will inevitably affect the people with whom they are most connected. Mental illness affects the entire family. Recognising the vital importance of mental health consumers' relationships to their wellbeing, this chapter focuses on how nurses can provide effective care to consumers that is inclusive of the needs of the whole family - the consumer and their children and/or adults with whom they live and love.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Mental Health in Nursing: Theory and Practice for Clinical Settings |
| Editors | Kim Foster, Peta Marks, Anthony O'Brien, Tony Raeburn |
| Place of Publication | Chatswood, Australia |
| Publisher | Elsevier Australia |
| Pages | 71-85 |
| Edition | 5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780729543392 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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