Bhatia and Craig’s Elements of Psychology and Mental Hygiene for Nurses in India by B D Bhatia and Margaretta Craig was one the first books to document the psychological perspective of nursing. Since it was first published, in 1958, the book has been revised thrice to meet the requirements of the 21st century nurse. The fourth edition of the book covers a wide range contemporary topics and methods of psychology. A new chapter on Interpersonal Relationships and Communication has been addedto help nurses develop better interpersonal skills, which is the need of the hour in this era of globalisation. The fourth edition is packed with attractive features like anecdotal critical thinking exercises, highlighted sections to illustrate the relevance of each topic to nursing and a fresh new look to aid not only the learning of this subject but also the application of psychology to all walks of professional as well as personal life.

B D Bhatia, Certified in Advanced Clinical Psychology and Child Guidance, (University of Chicago, USA, Formerly, Director, Child Guidance Clinic, College of Nursing, New Delhi

Margaretta Craig, Columbia University, New York, USA. Formerly, Principal, College of Nursing, New Delhi

Editor: Karobi Das, Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Nursing Education Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

Foreword
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Acknowledgements
Preface to the First Edition
INC Syllabus

Chapter 1 The Nature and Scope of Psychology
Chapter 2 Methods of Psychology
Chapter 3 The Mind and the Body-Mind Relationship
Chapter 4 Genetics and Behaviour
Chapter 5 The Nervous System
Chapter 6 The Sense Organs, Muscles and Glands
Chapter 7 Attention and Perception
Chapter 8 Learning
Chapter 9 Memory
Chapter 10 Thinking
Chapter 11 Intelligence and Aptitude
Chapter 12 Motivation
Chapter 13 Frustration and Conflict
Chapter 14 Emotions and Stress
Chapter 15 Ego Defence Mechanisms
Chapter 16 Attitudes
Chapter 17 Personality
Chapter 18 Developmental Psychology
Chapter 19 Psychology of Vulnerable Individuals
Chapter 20 Psychology of Groups
Chapter 21 Mental Health and Mental Hygiene
Chapter 22 Mental Illness—Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Chapter 23 Guidance and Counselling
Chapter 24 Psychological Assessment and Tests
Chapter 25 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication