Social work and mental health
Golightley, Malcolm
Social work and mental health - 7th ed. - xxii, 285p. - Transforming social work practice .
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.
9781526469762 9781526469779 9781529712735
Social work
Mental disorders
Ethics
Social policy
Health policy
Mental health services
Vulnerable people
Social work and mental health - 7th ed. - xxii, 285p. - Transforming social work practice .
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.
9781526469762 9781526469779 9781529712735
Social work
Mental disorders
Ethics
Social policy
Health policy
Mental health services
Vulnerable people