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Overview"""There are many references and the book is meticulously researched. One of its main successes lies in reminding health professionals that the health and wellbeing of older people is a complex subject and should not be solely encapsulated in a medicalised framework of ill health with an invariable decline in mental acuity. factors contributing to mental health are explored, with reference to sociological and cultural theories, as well as links to policy and literature reviews."" Cathe Gaskell, Nursing Standard (Volume 24, January 2010)""This book's main contribution … is to say to us all there is no single solution, no magic bullet, no instant cure, for the discomforts and illnesses of older age, and that not all ageing is comfortable. But it also tells us that it is in our control to do something about much of this, that older people's mental well-being could be vastly improved, and that public policy, and private attitudes, need to change. I hope that it is as influential as it deserves to be."" Taken from the foreword by Baroness Julia Neuberger, Former Chief Executive of the King's Fund and author of ‘Not Dead Yet’ Mental health issues amongst older adults are becoming ever more prevalent. This fascinating book looks broadly at the mental health and well being issues that affect adults in later life. Taking a holistic approach to mental health and mental health promotion, the book explores the debates around what is meant by mental health and mental illness and the wider social determinants of mental health. All chapters have a common thread running through them – each of which was identified as being a key theme for mental health and well-being by adults in later life. Among them are issues relating to: Gender Ethnicity Societal diversity Poverty Class Cultural differences A range of examples from the UK and other countries, along with insights gained from older people’s own perspectives, are used to emphasise the evidence base for effective interventions to promote mental health. Case studies, vignettes and quotes demonstrate how social theory and principles of health promotion can be effectively applied to improve practice.Mental Health and Well Being in Later Life is key reading for those working or intending to work in public health, health promotion and health and social care professions, especially those who work with older people." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mima Cattan , Denise FortePublisher: Open University Press Imprint: Open University Press Dimensions: Width: 17.10cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 24.10cm ISBN: 9780335228928ISBN 10: 0335228925 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 16 May 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsList of figures, tables and boxes List of contributors Foreword Preface Acknowledgements List of abbreviations 1Introduction 2What is mental health and mental well-being? 3Theoretical perspectives on ageing and health promotion 4Policy and practice in the promotion of mental health and well-being in later life 5Work, retirement and money 6Relationships 7Keeping active 8Coping, Choice and Control: Pathways to Positive Psychological Functioning and Independence in Later Life Concluding comments and the future of mental health promotion in later life Appendices Glossary IndexReviewsAuthor InformationMima Cattan is Reader in Health Promotion, Healthy Ageing and Co-Director of the Centre for Health Promotion Research, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. Her PhD focused on health promotion and social isolation and loneliness among older people. She is co-editor with Sylvia Tilford of Mental Health Promotion: A Lifespan Approach (Open University Press, 2006). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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