The Medical Model in Mental Health: An Explanation and Evaluation (Huda Ahmed Samei)(Paperback)

The Medical Model in Mental Health: An Explanation and Evaluation (Huda Ahmed Samei)(Paperback)

Mental Health and Well-Being: Alternatives to the Medical Model (Thompson Neil)(Paperback)

Mental Health and Well-Being provides a sound foundation for understanding alternatives to the medical model of mental health. Students and professionals alike will find an easy to understand overview of critiques of the dominant medical model of mental health and well-being, both longstanding and

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing in the UK(Paperback / softback)

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing in the UK is an adaptation of Australia and New Zealand's foremost mental health nursing text and is an essential resource for both mental health nursing students and qualified nurses. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect current research and the UK

A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness (Rogers Anne)(Paperback)

How do we understand mental health problems in their social context?A former BMA Medical Book of the Year award winner, this book provides a sociological analysis of major areas of mental health and illness. The book considers contemporary and historical aspects of sociology, social psychiatry,

Social (In)Justice and Mental Health (Shim Ruth S.)(Paperback)

Social (In)Justice and Mental Health introduces readers to the concept of social justice and the outsized, but often ignored, role that social injustice plays in the identification, diagnosis, and management of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The contributors are first-rate,

Mental Health Emergencies: A Guide to Recognizing and Handling Mental Health Crises (Benas Nick)(Paperback)

Drawn from the best in psychiatry, psychology, and mental health counseling, here are simple and effective strategies for coping during times of great mental and emotional distress Mental Health Emergencies provides overviews and expert guidance on serious mental health problems. It is an ideal

Social Work and Mental Health in Scotland (Hothersall Steve)(Paperback)

Since the inception of the Scottish Parliament in 1999, mental health law, policy, practice and ethos have changed dramatically in Scotland. This book provides a thorough grounding in the key issues in mental health and presents a clear picture of the current Scottish mental health scene. By

Theories for Mental Health Nursing: A Guide for Practice (Stickley Theo)(Paperback)

An understanding of the theories that shape and define mental health policy and practice is essential for every mental health nurse. This book gives you the knowledge you need to understand those complex and varying theories, concepts and approaches. It helps you to deconstruct mental health and

Assessment and Decision Making in Mental Health Nursing (Walker Sandra)(Paperback)

Assessment is an essential part of mental-health nursing and as such a core learning requirement for pre-registration nursing students. Getting assessment right is essential for the nursing student in order for them to become an effective practitioner. Many books on assessment are very theoretical

Social Work Practice in Mental Health: An Introduction (Bland Robert)(Paperback)

This new edition of Social Work Practice in Mental Health builds on the underpinning principles of the previous editions whilst reflecting how the context for practice has steadily evolved. Organised into two parts and 11 chapters, the book focuses on recovery theory, the importance of relationship

Insane: America's Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness (Roth Alisa)(Paperback)

An urgent expos of the mental health crisis in our courts, jails, and prisons from a veteran public radio journalist. America has made mental illness a crime. Jails in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago each house more people with mental illnesses than any hospital. As many as half of all people

Humanising Mental Health Care in Australia: A Guide to Trauma-Informed Approaches (Benjamin Richard)(Paperback)

Humanising Mental Health Care in Australia is a unique and innovative contribution to the healthcare literature that outlines the trauma-informed approaches necessary to provide a more compassionate model of care for those who suffer with mental illness. The impact of abuse and trauma is frequently

Social Work and Mental Health (Golightley Malcolm)(Paperback)

With 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health problem in any given year, mental health is a more important part of social work training than ever before, and all successful social workers need to understand the core values, skills and knowledge that underpin excellent practice in a modern mental

Health Program Planning and Evaluation: A Practical Systematic Approach to Community Health (Issel L. Michele)(Paperback)

Health Program Planning and Evaluation, Fifth Edition carefully walks the reader through the process for developing, implementing, and evaluating successful community health promotion programs. Featuring reader-friendly, accessible language and practical tools and concepts, this outstanding

Handbook of Mentalizing in Mental Health Practice, Second Edition (Bateman Anthony W. M. a.)(Paperback)

Authoritative, comprehensive, and cutting-edge, the Handbook of Mentalizing in Mental Health Practice is the single most important resource for clinicians and trainees learning about--and incorporating--MBT into their therapeutic

Sexuality and Gender for Mental Health Professionals: A Practical Guide (Richards Christina)(Paperback)

Questions of sexuality and gender affect everyone and therefore have an inevitable relevance in the consulting room. Yet with interpretations and manifestations of both varying greatly from person to person, understanding the inherent complexities of sexuality and gender can be a daunting task for

An Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Burton Maddie)(Paperback)

Anyone who works within children and adolescent mental health services will tell you what a challenging and complex world it is. To help prepare you, the authors have produced a clear introduction to child and adolescent mental health that takes you step-by-step on a journey through the subject

Refugee Mental Health (Aten Jamie D.)(Paperback)

This book is an in-depth practical guide for mental health practitioners working across diverse theoretical orientations to provide mental health services tailored to the needs of refugees. These needs are felt more keenly than ever as displaced populations continue to grow. Refugees often

The Routledge History of Madness and Mental Health (Eghigian Greg)(Paperback)

The Routledge History of Madness and Mental Health explores the history and historiography of madness from the ancient and medieval worlds to the present day. Global in scope, it includes case studies from Africa, Asia, and South America as well as Europe and North America, drawing together the

A Manifesto for Mental Health: Why We Need a Revolution in Mental Health Care (Kinderman Peter)(Paperback)

A Manifesto for Mental Health presents a radically new and distinctive outlook that critically examines the dominant 'disease-model' of mental health care. Incorporating the latest findings from both biological neuroscience and research into the social determinants of psychological problems, Peter

Fully Connected: Surviving and Thriving in an Age of Overload (Hobsbawm Julia)(Paperback)

Shortlisted for the CMI's Management Book of the Year Award 2018 and the Business Book Awards 2018 Twenty-five years after the arrival of the Internet, we are drowning in data and deadlines. Humans and machines are in fully connected overdrive - and becoming entwined as never before. In this Age of

Collaborative Consultation in Mental Health: Guidelines for the New Consultant (Fredman Glenda)(Paperback)

Collaborative Consultation in Mental Health: Guidelines for the New Consultant offers a practical guide for professionals working 'indirectly' with clients through consultation with staff. As resources become more scarce in public services and a greater number of people seek mental health

Mental Health in the Times of the Pandemic (Valent Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Helps the reader understand the very wide mental health effects of this

Medical Law: Text, Cases, and Materials (Jackson Emily)(Paperback)

Medical Law: Text, Cases, and Materials offers all of the explanation, commentary, and extracts from cases and key materials that students need to gain a thorough understanding of this complex topic. Key case extracts provide the legal context, facts, and background; extracts from materials provide