Key Concepts in Mental Health

Summary

"This book wins on two levels: not only is there an extensive range of concepts presented (including some that are unexpected yet clearly relevant), there is also a succinct, thorough and critical dissection of each. Recommended, if not essential, reading for all student mental health professionals." - Dr Steven Pryjmachuk, Head of Mental Health Division, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of ManchesterMental health is an area that new students and trainee practitioners often find bewildering. This book cuts through the stigma associated with this topic. It delivers bite-sized chunks of information that cover the central concepts and debates which shape contemporary views about mental health and illness. As this book shows, these key concepts not only influence our understanding of mental health, but also govern the provision of services for people with mental-health problems.Drawing together perspectives from sociology, psychiatry, psychology and ethics, the vital topics in mental health are examined in three parts:- PART ONE: Mental Health and Mental-Health Problems explores theories and understandings of mental health and illness- PART TWO: Mental Health Services looks at the structure and organization of mental health service delivery, past and present- PART THREE: Mental Health and Society studies the social context.This new edition adds 10 new concepts as well as updating the previous entries. New topics include childhood adversity, recovery, spirituality, well-being, social and cultural capital, quality of mental-health services, evidence-based practice, and work and mental health. This book will be invaluable for trainee health professionals, including clinical psychologists, social workers, nurses, counsellors and psychotherapists.

Mental Health and Mental Health Problems
Mental Health
Psychiatric Diagnosis
Psychiatric Epidemiology
Functional and Organic Mental Illness
The Myth of Mental Illness
Madness
Sadness
Fear
Personality Disorders
Self Harm
Substance Misuse
Learning Disability
Causes and Constructs
Physical Health
Wellbeing
Pleasure
Creativity
Spirituality
Lay Views of Mental Health and Illness
Eating Disorders
Mental Health Services
Primary Care
Acute Mental Health Services
Forensic Mental Health Services
Service User Involvement
Carers
Mental Health Professionals
Biological Interventions
Psychological Interventions
Financial Aspects of Mental Health
The Quality of Mental Health Care
Evidence Based Practice
Recovery
Coercion
Corruption of Care
Malpractice
Mental Health and Society
Mental Health Policy
Mental Health Promotion
Segregation
Eugenics
Capacity and Culpability
Anti-Psychiatry
Labelling Theory
Stigma
Social Capital
Social Exclusion
Work
Risks to and from People with Mental Health Problems
The Mass Media
Social Models of Mental Health
Suicide
Cross-Cultural Psychiatry
Social Class
Race
Gender
Age
Childhood Adveristy
The Pharmaceutical Industry
Warfare
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