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Where There Is No Psychiatrist (Books Beyond Words),Used
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Even though mental illnesses are common and cause great suffering in every part of the world, many health workers have a limited understanding about mental health and are less comfortable dealing with mental illness. This book is a practical manual for mental health care for the community health worker, the primary care nurse, the social worker and the primary care doctor, particularly in developing countries. After giving the reader a basic understanding of mental illness, the book goes on to describe more than 30 clinical problems associated with mental illness and uses a problemsolving approach to guide the reader through their assessment and management. Mental health issues as they arise in specific health care contexts are described, for example in a refugee camp, a school health programme or with people suffering from AIDS, as well as in mental health promotion. The final section combines quick reference information for common problems and it also includes chapters for the reader to personalise the manual for a particular location, for example, by entering local information on voluntary agencies, the names and costs of medicines and words in the local language for emotional symptoms.Also available:Handbook for Psychiatric Trainees ISBN 1904671349Family Work for Schizophrenia, 2nd Edition: A Practical Guide ISBN 1901242773RCPsych Publications is the publishing arm of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (based in London, United Kingdom), which has been promoting excellence in mental health care since 1841. Produced by the same editorial team who publish The British Journal of Psychiatry, they sell books for both psychiatrists and other mental health professionals; and also many written for the general public. Their popular series include the College Seminars Series, the NICE mental health guidelines and the Books Beyond Words series for people with intellectual disabilities.RCPsych publishes in all areas of psychiatry and mental health, including but not limited to:Clinical psychiatric practiceIntellectual disabilityMental health services for children, adolescents, adults and the elderlyPsychopharmacologyPsychotherapyRehabilitation psychiatryFamily mental healthService provisionRCPsych Publications books can help with the following disorders:AddictionsAffective disordersAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)BereavementBorderline personality disorderCognitivebehavioral therapy (CBT)DementiaDepressionEating disordersPerinatal psychiatric disorderPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)PsychosisSchizophreniaSleep problems
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Where There Is No Psychiatrist'? A: The book primarily focuses on providing practical guidance for mental health care, particularly for community health workers, nurses, and social workers in developing countries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Where There Is No Psychiatrist' is Vikram Patel.
- Q: What type of mental health issues does this book address? A: The book covers over 30 clinical problems associated with mental illness, including issues that arise in various healthcare contexts such as refugee camps and school health programs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals with limited knowledge of mental health? A: Yes, it is designed to be accessible to health workers with limited understanding of mental health, providing foundational knowledge and practical approaches.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Where There Is No Psychiatrist'? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the used copy of the book in? A: The used book is described as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Can this book help with specific mental health disorders? A: Yes, it provides insights that can assist with various disorders, including depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
- Q: Is there additional information included for personalizing the manual? A: Yes, the final section allows readers to enter local information on voluntary agencies, medications, and local language terms for emotional symptoms.