An Introduction to Mental Health
1st Edition
Published on 16. January 2019
192 pages
978-1-5264-7601-2 (ISBN)
Description
"A clear, straightforward guide to the issues around mental health [and] a useful starting resource for non-mental health practitioners to develop their understanding of the processes involved in mental health." Joanne Fisher, Senior Practice Educator, Cambridge University Hospitals
An Introduction to Mental Health is essential reading for anyone learning the fundamentals of mental health. Written for an interdisciplinary audience with no prior knowledge of mental health practice, the book uses a patient-centred focus
and covers the historical context of mental health through to contemporary issues, including mental health law, policy, professional practice, equality and diversity in the sector, and international perspectives. Key learning features include concept summaries, reflective points, case studies and reflective exercises to help situate content in the context of practice.
An Introduction to Mental Health is essential reading for anyone learning the fundamentals of mental health. Written for an interdisciplinary audience with no prior knowledge of mental health practice, the book uses a patient-centred focus
and covers the historical context of mental health through to contemporary issues, including mental health law, policy, professional practice, equality and diversity in the sector, and international perspectives. Key learning features include concept summaries, reflective points, case studies and reflective exercises to help situate content in the context of practice.
Reviews / Votes
The book is a clear, straightforward guide to the issues around mental health starting with the discipline's fundamental history, exploring the various thought processes behind mental health with a clear tone and holistic view.Overall, this book can be considered a useful starting resource for non-mental health practitioners to develop their understanding of the processes involved in mental health. -- Joanne Fisher, Senior Practice Educator, Cambridge University Hospitals Perioperative Care Services
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-5264-7601-2 (9781526476012)
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Jo Augustus | Justine Bold | Briony Williams
An Introduction to Mental Health
Book
01/2019
1st Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
€74.40
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Jo Augustus | Justine Bold | Briony Williams
An Introduction to Mental Health
Book
01/2019
1st Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
€142.50
Shipment within 15-20 days
Content
Chapter 1: A history of mental health
Chapter 2: Mental health law
Chapter 3: Mental health policy
Chapter 4: Mental health professionals
Chapter 5: Mental health diagnostics
Chapter 6: Interventions
Chapter 7: Ethical practice and decision making in mental health
Chapter 8: Equality and diversity in mental health practice
Chapter 9: Social influence on mental health
Chapter 10: International perspectives in mental health
Chapter 2: Mental health law
Chapter 3: Mental health policy
Chapter 4: Mental health professionals
Chapter 5: Mental health diagnostics
Chapter 6: Interventions
Chapter 7: Ethical practice and decision making in mental health
Chapter 8: Equality and diversity in mental health practice
Chapter 9: Social influence on mental health
Chapter 10: International perspectives in mental health
