Mental Health Care Resource Book

£119.50

Mental Health Care Resource Book

Concepts and Praxis for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals

Social work Health psychology Clinical psychology Psychotherapy

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Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 4 April 2024

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9789819712038


This book takes a strengths-based approach to focus on different aspects of mental health.

It summarizes the complex intertwining of illness and culture in the context of rising cases of mental disorders in the post-pandemic world. The book contains three sections, each incorporating essential skills and praxis.

The first section

Examines the fundamental and conceptual underpinnings of mental health, well-being, and wellness from an eclectic lens to present an overview of mental health from the biopsychosocial perspective.

The second section

Demonstrates using and transforming theoretical principles and perspectives into practice-based skills through detailed narrations and illustrations. It also showcases how to apply these skills in real-world settings.

The third and final section

Combines field-based narratives that reflect multifaceted challenges and efforts toward treating mental disorders and promoting positive mental health, including success stories in diverse settings. This section highlights the importance of praxis in mental health.

The book is a valuable resource for scholars and professionals in various fields, such as social work, psychology, sociology, social psychiatry, gender studies, and anyone interested in learning more about mental health and well-being.

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