Social approaches to mental distress
By: Jerry Tew
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780230545076
Subjects: Social aspects; Mental illness; Mental health; Psychological Stress; Social Problems
Description: "This latest title in the BASW series sets out the values, theoretical understandings and research base which underpin a social approach to mental health. Exploring therapeutic approaches and recovery practice, this book offers a practical guide to inform all work related to mental distress"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note:; title: IntroductionThe changing context of mental health practiceWhat is mental distress? Theories and modelsValues, capabilities and recovery practiceSocial and personal factors that may contribute to mental distress: theory and researchSocial InclusionTherapeutic approaches and recovery practiceFamilies, carers and personal relationshipsRisk, vulnerability and the use of compulsionFrameworks for assessment and planning.