Preventing Mental Ill-Health: Informing Public Health Planning and Mental Health Practice

ISBN-13: 9780415455404 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 280 str.

Jennifer Newton

Opis

Is there any evidence that we can reduce the incidence of mental ill health? Is it possible to prevent recurrence of mental ill health? This comprehensive book draws on research on the development and persistence of behavioural problems in childhood, adult depression and schizophrenia.

Spis treści

Introduction. Labels: And Why They Matter. Prevalence and Distribution of Mental Ill-Health. Preventing Ill-Health or Promoting Wellbeing? Depression. Psychosis. Events, Coping and Support. Mind and Body. Childhood: Secure Foundations. Strengthening Support for Children: Effective Interventions. Society, Status and Participation. Ready to Change.

O autorze

Jennifer Newton coordinates post-graduate programmes in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at London Metropolitan University, and also teaches and undertakes research in mental health, social work and management. Previous research posts led to books including Preventing Mental Illness.