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Understanding Social Work Practice in Mental Health

  • ISBN-13: 9781412935050
  • Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
    Imprint: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
  • By Victoria Coppock, By R. W. Dunn
  • Price: AUD $102.00
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  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 04/12/2009
  • Format: Paperback (242.00mm X 170.00mm) 176 pages Weight: 320g
  • Categories: Social work [JKSN]
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'An excellent introduction to the main themes of social work and mental health. It provides a comprehensive summary of contemporary debates and perspectives around mental health practice. I would recommend this to all social work students.' - Philip O'Hare, University of Central Lancashire "This book is a timely restatement of the central role of social work in mental health. In this important work, Coppock and Dunn have developed a well written and closely argued case for retaining social work skills as a key part of a truly integrated mental health system." - Terry Bamford, Director, Social Perspectives Network This book provides an authoritative overview of mental health theory, policy and practice. Exploring the complex moral and ethical dimensions underpinning the field, the book engages with the key issues encountered by practitioners working in the modern mental health system. Using real world scenarios, case studies, and reflective exercises, it asks students to critically examine the world of mental health practice from the perspective of users of mental health services and their carers. Reflecting the core values, skills and knowledge frameworks required for professional social work qualification in the mental health context, this book will enable students to: - Understand mental health theory and practice as a contested arena. - Recognise professional differences and inter-professional strengths. - Tolerate uncertainty and complexity in practice. - Develop critically as reflexive mental health practitioners. Included in the text are practice dilemmas, chapter summaries, and resources to aid further study.
Introduction Understanding Mental Health and Mental Distress Thinking the Present Historically: The Making of the Modern Mental-Health System Care in the Community: Policy Ideals and Practice Realities Risk versus Rights: The Tensions in Implementing Mental-Health Law What Works in Promoting Recovery? Evidence-Based Practice and the Dynamics of Power in Mental-Health Research Challenging Inequality and Respecting Diversity Crossing Cultures: Interprofessional Working in Mental Health Conclusion
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