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Overview""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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jo Augustus , Justine Bold , Briony WilliamsPublisher: Sage Publications Ltd Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9781526423634ISBN 10: 1526423634 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 30 January 2019 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsChapter 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 healthReviewsThe 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 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 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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