Routledge - The Story of Nursing in British Mental Hospitals

Explore the history of mental health nursing with this comprehensive volume from Routledge. Moving from the early nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth century, this book tracks the transformation of the profession. It follows the journey from the asylum attendants of the 1800s to the modern practitioners working in community services today. Authors McCrae and Nolan examine how the role of mental health nursing has changed within both social and professional contexts. As large institutions were replaced by community-based care, the landscape of psychiatric nursing underwent significant shifts. This work serves as the first book in over twenty years dedicated to exploring this specific history. Readers gain a deep understanding of the profession through an abundance of anecdotal accounts that bring the historical narrative to life. This book is an essential resource for those interested in the evolution of healthcare practices and the social history of mental health services in Britain.