This bestselling book enables those working in health and social care to learn and apply sound psychological principles in the delivery of excellent, evidence-based, patient-centred care. The emphasis throughout is on the promotion and maintenance of personal well-being and quality of life ? for care professionals and those they care for.

The new edition features a more engaging and user-friendly format and has been comprehensively revised and updated to reflect the latest psychological knowledge. Psychological principles are also clearly set out and summarised in ways that are easy to read and understand.

The fourth edition includes:

• A unique focus on transferable knowledge and skills applicable in a variety of situations
  
• Exercises integrated throughout the text to consolidate learning
  
• Examples presented in the form of ?psychosoap? characters drawn from the authors? experiences in research and practice
  
• An emphasis on positive psychology and promotion of resilience in the management of stress and negative emotions
  
• Reviews of recent advances in cognitive science and issues related to communication

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions is a succinct, readable and relevant introductory text ideal for students and practitioners in health or social care.