Social Work and Mental Health by Malcolm Golightley (English) Paperback Book

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A clear and accessible introduction to the complex issues surrounding mental health.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

With 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health problem in any given year, mental health is a more important part of social work training than ever before, and all successful social workers need to understand the core values, skills and knowledge that underpin excellent practice in a modern mental health system. Written as an accessible introduction to the complex issues around mental health, this book has become a classic in its field. Law and policy are clearly outlined while the authors give space to important ethical considerations when working with the most vulnerable in society. There are clear links between policy, legislation and real life practice as well as a wealth of learning features.

Author Biography

Malcolm Golightley has worked in the mental health field for over twenty years, drawing on extensive experience as a community development workers, Approved Social Worker, trainer and researcher. As Head of the School of Health and Social Care he has responsibility for academic leadership and, with others, developing mental health research. Until recently he was a Mental Health Act Commissioner and carried out inspections on behalf of the Healthcare Commission.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Values and Ethical Mental Health Social WorkChapter 2: Social Work Practice and Mental HealthChapter 3: The Policy and Legal Context for Practice: Part 1: History and the Mental Health LegislationChapter 4: The Policy and Legal Context for Practice: Part 2: Mental Health Tribunals: Mental CapacityChapter 5: Working with Vulnerable People: Mental Health in Children, Adolescents and Young PeopleChapter 6: Working with Vulnerable People: Adults Who Are Short-Term Service UsersChapter 7: Working with Vulnerable People: Adults Who Are Long-Term Service UsersChapter 8: Working across Organisational and Professional Boundaries

Details ISBN1526469766 Author Robert Goemans Series Transforming Social Work Practice Series Year 2020 Edition 7th ISBN-10 1526469766 ISBN-13 9781526469762 Format Paperback Imprint Learning Matters Ltd Place of Publication Exeter Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781473989290 DEWEY 362.20425 Pages 312 Publication Date 2020-02-20 Language English UK Release Date 2020-02-20 NZ Release Date 2020-02-20 Edition Description 7th Revised edition Alternative 9781526469779 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publisher Sage Publications Ltd AU Release Date 2020-02-19 We've got this

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