Contemporary Mental Health: Theory, Policy and PracticeThe authors explore theoretical developments and policy and practice initiatives in the complex and changing area of mental health services. They examine the tensions, dilemmas and opportunities now operating, including those relating to gender and ethnicity and places the involvement of users/survivors centre stage. Identifying and discussing the tensions between different professional models, varying 'social' perspectives and political imperatives, the book explores how these tensions are manifested in practice. Key topics include:
An important theme running throughout is the critical appraisal of perspectives concerning gender, ethnicity and sexuality, drawing out wider issues of power and inequality. This book makes ideas and theoretical policy material accessible and applicable, and is a key text for students and practitioners in mental health, social work and social care. |
Contents
The historical policy framework | 25 |
Inclusiveness and exclusiveness | 39 |
Concluding remarks | 53 |
tension paradox and inconsistency | 54 |
Usersurvivor involvement and carers | 67 |
Change collaboration and multiagency working | 103 |
Mental health and social exclusion | 112 |
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Contemporary Mental Health: Theory, Policy and Practice Barbara Fawcett,Kate Karban Limited preview - 2013 |
Contemporary Mental Health: Theory, Policy and Practice Barbara Fawcett,Kate Karban Limited preview - 2005 |
Contemporary Mental Health: Theory, Policy and Practice Barbara Fawcett,Kate Karban No preview available - 2005 |