Mental Health Matters in Primary Care

by Millar, Elaine; Walsh, Mark

• ISBN13: 9780748745289
• ISBN10: 0748745289
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Nelson Thornes

Summary

A highly practical reference for primary health care workers. Provides coverage of the most common mental illnesses. Presents accessible assessment guidance and photocopiable checklists. Focuses on management of mental illness in primary health settings. Includes a detailed, comprehensive listing of organisations that offer support and other resources.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgements	viii
Mental Health Matters in Primary Care	1	(12)
Professions, Perspectives and psychiatry	1	(1)
Coming to terms with mental illness	2	(4)
Mental morbidity in the UK population	6	(3)
The role of the primary health care team	9	(4)
References	10	(1)
Further reading	11	(2)
Common Mental disorders	13	(100)
Schizophrenia	13	(12)
Bi-polar affective disorder/manic depression	25	(9)
Depression	34	(14)
Anxiety disorders	48	(9)
Substance misuse and addictions	57	(16)
Deliberate self-harm and suicide	73	(9)
Eating disorders	82	(9)
Dementia	91	(13)
Life's stresses and adjustment	104	(9)
Resources	113	(54)
Psychiatric assessment	113	(14)
Anti-psychotic medication: administration and management guidelines	127	(7)
A--Z of support groups and mental health organizations	134	(22)
Glossary of psychiatric terms and abbreviations	156	(11)
Index	167