Models of Mental Health

ISBN-13: 9781137365903 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 152 str.

Gavin Davidson; Jim Campbell; Ciaran Shannon

Opis

This book presents a critical overview of the main theoretical perspectives relevant to mental health practice. Models of Mental Health takes a broad perspective, offering students an accessible and clearly structured introduction to the range of established and developing theoretical perspectives that influence mental health policy and practice.

The book argues that no one theory provides a comprehensive framework for practice and in turn it examines traditional models of mental health as well as new and challenging ideas in the field.

Spis treści

1. Introduction PART I: TRADITIONAL MODELS OF MENTAL HEALTH THEORY 2. Bio-medical Perspectives 3. Psychological Perspectives 4. Social Perspectives PART II: CHALLENGING EXISTING MODELS OF MENTAL HEALTH THEORY 5. Post-psychiatry Perspectives 6. Service-user Led Perspectives 7. Philosophical and Spiritual Perspectives 8. Integrated Perspectives 9. Conclusion.

O autorze

Gavin Davidson is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Queen's University Belfast, UK.

Jim Campbell is Professor of Social Work at University College Dublin, Ireland.

Ciarán Shannon is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Course Director of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Queen's University Belfast, UK.

Ciaran Mulholland is Senior Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast, UK and a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry.

Blurb

A good understanding of the different theoretical models is essential when working in the field of mental health. Not only does it help with understanding experiences of mental health difficulties and to find meaning, but it also provides a framework for expanding our knowledge of the field.

As part of the Foundations of Mental Health Practice series, this book provides a critical overview of the theoretical perspectives relevant to mental health practice. At the core of this book is the idea that no single theory is comprehensive on its own and each theory has its limitations. Divided in to two parts, Part I explores traditional models of mental health and covers the key areas: bio-medical perspectives, psychological perspectives and social perspectives, whilst Part II looks at contemporary ideas that challenge and push these traditional views. The contributions, strengths and limitations of each model are explored and, as a result, the book encourages a more holistic, open approach to understanding and responding to mental health issues.

Together, these different approaches offer students and practitioners a powerful set of perspectives from which to approach their study and careers. Each model is covered in a clear and structured way with supporting exercises and case studies. It is an essential text for anyone studying or practising in the field of mental health, including social workers, nurses and psychologists.