pWhen working in the field of mental illness, the best evidence is people's lived experience. The third edition of iWorking with Serious Mental Illnessi maintains its focus on research data, but this is framed by clients' personal perspectives to provide clear, practical advice for practitioners.p pAimed at nurses and healthcare practitioners working with mental illnesses such as severe depression, bi-polar disorder and psychosis, this book provides solutions for engaging and working with clients and their families. It vividly presents lived experience and the recommendations of clients, then proceeds through developing and implementing effective interventions and how to reflect on client relationships to ensure sustained success.p pEasy to read and packed full of practical tips and strategies, this is the ideal book for all healthcare practitioners working with patients with serious mental illness, their families and their carers. It will also be valuable reading for staff working in