Child protection and mental health services : interprofessional responses to the needs of mothers / [electronic resource]
Stanley, Nicky,1955-author.
Stanley, Nicky,1955-
This book examines interprofessional work with families in which mothers have a mental health problem and where there are also concerns about child protection. Breakdowns in interprofessional collaboration, issues of risk and resources are all addressed. Mothers' views and experiences are contrasted with professional perspectives.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-140) and index.
CHILD PROTECTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; Contents; ist of tables and figures; Introduction; 1. Mental health needs and mothering; 2. The service context; 3. Interprofessional work; 4. The research study; 5. Identifying key research issues; 6. Mothers' perspectives; 7. The mothers' evaluations of professional support; 8. The professionals and their practice; 9. Conceptualising needs and evaluating risk; 10. Interprofessional communication and coordination; 11. Identifying appropriate resources; 12. Conclusion; References; Index.
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This book examines interprofessional work with families in which mothers have a mental health problem and where there are also concerns about child protection. Breakdowns in interprofessional collaboration, issues of risk and resources are all addressed. Mothers' views and experiences are contrasted with professional perspectives.
Child welfare
Mental health services