Key features this book has been designed to prepare well equipped nurses with knowledge and skills of mental health nursing. Written in accordance with the needs of present existing syllabus prescribed is based on established knowledge and practice backed by the scientific principles. The entire text has been divided into nineteen chapters focusing on principles and concepts of mental health nursing, treatment modalities and therapies, stress related disorders, etc. Provides knowledge about mental health care in settings ranging from hospital-based to community-based with growing interest in delivering such care in primary health care setting. Simplicity and lucidity of language has been maintained so that students can grasp the subjects very clearly and completely. Table of contents 1.the concepts of community health nursing 2. Determinants of health 3. Epidemiology 4. Communicable diseases a. Viral diseases b. Bacterial diseases c. Protozoal diseases d. Worm infestations e. Sexually transmitted diseases 5. Noncommunicable diseases 6. Demography 7.family planning 8.evolution of community health 9. Health planning and policies in india 10. Delivery of community health services and national health program 11. Maternal and child health services 12. Special health programs 13. Health agencies 14. Nursing theories and nursing process 15. Community approaches, primary health care and health education 16. Family health nursing 17. - from Amzon