Reflections on Community Psychiatric Nursing provides a broad range of insights into many aspects of the CPN's work. Writing in a fresh and accessible style, Tony Gillam explores questions such as: - professional identity - the community and the role of the nurse - teaching, assessment and clinical supervision - good practice and the concept of risk - mental health promotion - user involvement - treatment, from medication to psychosocial interventions. Written by a practising CPN, this lively and easy-to-read introduction to the key debates in community mental health. It will be essential reading for students and those undertaking further training as CPN's. Practising nurses and other professionals will find it useful in developing their own reflective practice as well as offering a useful overview of an increasingly important area of nursing.