Social Work and Mental Health (Transforming Social Work Practice)

by Malcolm Golightley (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2011

  $4.65

  This new edition provides a thorough grounding in the key issues in mental health. It highlights the key issues in this complex and sensitive area of practice and helps students to understand the latest policy and practice issues. The book looks at various aspects of Mental Health Law including the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the recent amendments to the 1983 Mental Health Act. The author is careful to apply these laws to everyday practice in an accessible and user-friendly way. This new edition includes updates to key policy areas such as Putting People First (2007) and No Voice (2007).

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.24

  The range of mental health problems experienced by people in society is extensive and varied, with estimates that one in four people will experience mental health problems at some time in their lives. This second edition provides a thorough grounding in key mental health issues and, by highlighting the skills and values that are necessary for contemporary practice, helps students to develop the knowledge and understanding needed to deliver an appropriate and responsive service for people facing mental health challenges. It has been updated to reflect new mental health legislation and includes increased coverage of children and adolescent mental health.