There is increasing evidence that mental health problems are influenced by biochemical factors and that suffering from these problems can be relieved through medication - which, when paired with psychotherapy, is a vital resource that facilitates the client's ability to change. This guide provides practical information about the use of medication for mental health problems: which drugs to use when, brand and generic names, how the medication works, common dosages and side effects.
This collection of essays brings together the current work on the concept of audience in written communication. The historical views of audience are first examined, then current theories are explored and sythesized. Finally, the contributors report on new qualitative and quantitative research on audience in written discourse.
This volume focuses on the immediate and short term psychosocial needs of crime victims and on specific services and treatment programmes developed to meet their requirements. It discusses victim compensation, family violence intervention programmes and victim-witness assistance programmes. The text then reports on the first systematic study of the organizational structure and functions of 184 victim service and witness assistance programmes. The book concludes by examining programmes designed to improve service delivery and lessen the trauma experienced by victims of violent crimes, including rape, domestic violence and robbery.
Evaluation Resources for Practitioners and Policymakers
Written primarily for evaluators and administrators who are involved in analyzing family services, this book examines the issues related to describing and evaluating social programmes for families and children that focus on keeping the family intact, rather than those programmes that emphasize removing the child from the family setting. The text offers an in-depth discussion of programme features that are important for conducting an evaluation, including programme descriptions, target populations, client outcomes, cost analysis and evaluation design. Each chapter raises issues which are pertinent to designing a comprehensive or a special focus study, including detailed descriptions of programme components. Grounded in the basic everyday experiences of public and private agencies undertaking evaluation activities, this text is appropriate for evaluators, policy makers and other advocates of children.
Evaluation Resources for Practitioners and Policymakers
Written primarily for evaluators and administrators who are involved in analyzing family services, this book examines the issues related to describing and evaluating social programmes for families and children that focus on keeping the family intact, rather than those programmes that emphasize removing the child from the family setting. The text offers an in-depth discussion of programme features that are important for conducting an evaluation, including programme descriptions, target populations, client outcomes, cost analysis and evaluation design. Each chapter raises issues which are pertinent to designing a comprehensive or a special focus study, including detailed descriptions of programme components. Grounded in the basic everyday experiences of public and private agencies undertaking evaluation activities, this text is appropriate for evaluators, policy makers and other advocates of children.
This volume provides an explanation of contemporary sex stereotypes and the degree to which they prevail in different cultures. The authors provide data that covers 30 countries, testing both children and adults. They examine their findings from three theoretical perspectives: affective meanings, ego studies and psychological needs. Finally, they examine the practical implications of cultural sex stereotypes. The revised edition includes the findings of additional studies employing the authors' sex stereotypes assessment methods which have been conducted since the publication of the original edition in 1982. In addition, new adult sex stereotypes data from Singapore and Portugal have been added to Appendix A, and comparison variable data for these two countries have been added to Appendix D.
This comprehensive source and description of the tools available for financing economic development is divided up into well defined areas, making it easy to use for reference and guidance. It covers all aspects of the concept and makes a full discussion of all types of financing from public funds to private loans and venture capital. This will be an important book for professionals and undergraduates in urban studies, public administration and policy studies.
When a child has been sexually abused, where should a parent turn for treatment? What impact does child sexual abuse have on family functioning? Child Sexual Abuse offers a wealth of information on available treatment programmes, the impact of sexual abuse on the family, and other factors associated with abuse and treatment outcomes.
This guide provides clear, concise guidance for the researcher dealing with the everyday problems of sampling. Using the Practical Design Approach, the author integrates sampling design into the over-all research design and explains the interrelations between research design and sampling choices. The author takes the perspective of the researcher faced with making sampling decisions, laying out alternatives and the implications of different choices. The author uses a narrative, conceptual approach throughout the book. Mathematical presentations are limited to necessary formulas and examples of calculating using the formulas.
