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Mental Health Social Work in Context (Student Social Work),Used
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This new edition of Mental Health Social Work in Context continues to be an authoritative, evidence based introduction to an area of specialism chosen by many social work students.Grounded in the social models of mental health particularly relevant to qualifying social workers, but also familiarising students with social aspects of medical perspectives, this core text helps to prepare students for practice and to develop their knowledge around:promoting the social inclusion of people with mental health problemsthe changing context of multidisciplinary mental health servicesan integrated evidence base for practiceworking with people with mental health problems across the life course.In this new edition the author has reflected on the impact of the global recession and austerity policies, both on the mental health of the population but also the much sharper conditions and reduced services within which social workers are now operating.This fully updated 2nd edition is an essential textbook for all social work students taking undergraduate and postgraduate qualifying degrees, and will also be invaluable for practitioners undertaking postqualifying awards in mental health social work.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mental Health Social Work in Context'? A: The book provides an authoritative, evidence-based introduction to mental health social work, emphasizing social models of mental health and preparing students for practice.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Mental Health Social Work in Context' is Nick Gould.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 2nd edition of the textbook.
- Q: When was 'Mental Health Social Work in Context' published? A: The book was published on June 3, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does this textbook have? A: The textbook contains 224 pages.
- Q: What condition is the item in? A: The item is listed as 'Good' condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers promoting social inclusion, multidisciplinary mental health services, integrated evidence base for practice, and working with mental health issues across the life course.
- Q: Is this book suitable for postgraduate students? A: Yes, it is essential for both undergraduate and postgraduate social work students.
- Q: What formats is this book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does this book address the impact of recent social issues on mental health? A: Yes, the new edition reflects on the impact of the global recession and austerity policies on mental health and social work practice.