ampampamp8220A must read for all paramedics and prehospital cliniciansampampquotampampampnbspGemma Howlett Principal Lecturer in Paramedic Apprenticeships University of Cumbria UKampampquotA unique and valuable book to enable paramedics to undertake the daily challenges of providing care and support for patients and service users experiencing mental health difficulties.ampampamp8221Clare Keenan Lecturer in Paramedic Science BSc Hons University of Plymouth UKampampamp8220This is an essential book written by credible and knowledgeable authors.ampampampnbspChris Matthews Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science ampampamp8211 University of Brighton UK and Critical Care Paramedic Team Leader ampampamp8211 South East Coast Ambulance ServiceAn Introduction to Mental Health for Paramedic Science explores how mental health problems impact on the individual in the context of emergency medicine covering the critical areas that students and practitioners need to know such asampampampnbspampampamp8226The key characteristics of mental health problemsampampamp8226How mental health problems relate to the assessment performed in the communityampampamp8226Referral pathwaysampampamp8226Treatment following referralTaking key concepts of mental health including personcentred care as the framework Mental Health for Paramedic Science includes guidance onampampamp8226Multidisciplinary workingampampamp8226Principles and practical applications of legislationampampamp8226Evidence based biomedical approachesampampamp8226Trauma informed careWritten by experienced paramedic educators this new book is the goto guide for students and practicing paramedics wanting to explore mental health treatments as encountered in paramedic settings.Joanne Augustus is the course leader and a senior lecturer for the Foundation Degree in Mental Health at the University of Worcester UK.Yuet Wah Patrick is a senior lecturer in paramedic science at the University of Gloucester UK.Paula Gardner is a senior lecturer in par