Serious Mental Health Problems in the Community : Policy, Practice and Research

by Brooker & Repper

• ISBN13: 9780702021275
• ISBN10: 070202127X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-19
• Publisher: BAILLIERE TINDALL

Summary

This resource offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary critical overview of the effect of policy framework, organizational structures, economic issues and the principles of "good" practice in the provision of community services for people with serious mental health problems. Combines research evidence and practical illustrations of approaches and interventions with informed comment on their efficacy and implementation in routine clinical practice. Chapters include key points, case studies, questions for reflection and discussion and suggested further reading.

Table of Contents

Contributors
Preface
Contemporary Issues in Community Mental Health Services	p. 1
Serious mental health problems in the community: The significance of policy, practice and research	p. 3
Principles of working with people who experience mental health problems	p. 14
Purchasing mental health services	p. 36
The structure and organisation of community mental health teams	p. 62
The primary/secondary care interface	p. 87
Evaluating community mental health care	p. 108
Economic evaluation of mental health services and treatment initiatives	p. 130
Specific Intervention Strategies	p. 157
Family intervention	p. 159
Cognitive behaviour therapy for severe mental illness: Strategies and techniques	p. 184
Early intervention in psychotic relapse	p. 204
The administration and monitoring of neuroleptic medication	p. 238
The assessment and management of risk	p. 265
Training for the workforce	p. 291
Serious mental health problems in the community: Future directions for policy, research and practice	p. 311
Index	p. 327
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