Mental health and social problems : a social work perspective / / edited by Nina Rovinelli Heller and Alex Gitterman

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910459152403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Abingdon, Oxon ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2011
• ISBN: 1-136-89275-3; 1-283-03870-6; 9786613038708; 0-203-84060-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (1424 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): GittermanAlex <1938->; HellerNina Rovinelli
• Disciplina: 362.2/042; 362.2042
• Soggetti: Mental illness - Etiology; Psychiatric social work; Social problems; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction to social problems and mental health/illness; Social workers and mental health; Definitions of mental health, mental illness and recovery; Demographics; Social work programs and social work roles; Web resources; References; Part I Social problems and mental health/illness; 2 Oppression and stigma and their effects; Definitions of oppression and stigma; Oppression and stigma and mental health/illness; Illustration and discussion; Conclusion; Note; Web resources; References; 3 Poverty and its effects; Definitions of poverty; Poverty and mental health/illnessIllustration and discussion; Conclusion; Web resources; References; 4 Racism and its effects; Definitions of racism; Racism and mental health/illness; Illustration and discussion; Conclusion; Notes; Web resources; References; 5 War and its effects; Definitions of war; War and mental health/illness; Illustration and discussion; Conclusion; Web resources; References; 6 ; Homelessness and its effects; Definitions of homelessness; Homelessness and mental health/illness; Illustration and discussion; Conclusion; Acknowledgement; Web resources; References; 7 Corrections and its effectsDefinitions of corrections; Corrections and mental health/illness; Illustration and discussion; Conclusion; Web resources; References; 8 Immigration and its effects; Definitions of immigration; Immigration and mental health/illness; Illustration and discussion; Conclusion; Web resources; References; 9 Child maltreatment and its effects; Definitions of child maltreatment; Child maltreatment and mental health/illness; Illustration and discussion; Conclusion; Web resources; References; 10 Intimate partner violence and its effects; Definitions of intimate partner violenceIntimate partner violence and mental health/illness; Illustration and discussion; Conclusion; Web resources; References; 11 Community violence exposure and its effects; Definitions of community violence exposure; Community violence exposure and mental health/illness; Illustration and discussion; Conclusion; Web resources; References; Part II Mental health conditions; 12 Autism spectrum conditions; Definitions of autism spectrum conditions; Demographics; Population; Mental health care disparities; Social work programs and social work roles; Illustration and discussionConclusion; Acknowledgements; Web resources; References; 13 Executive function conditions and self-deficits; Definitions of executive function disorders; Demographics; Population; Mental health care disparities; Social work programs and social work roles; Professional methods and interventions; Illustration and discussion; Conclusion; Web resources; References; 14 Oppositional defiant and conduct conditions; Definitions of oppositional defiant and conduct condition; Demographics; Population; Mental health care disparities; Social work programs and social work roles; Professional methods and interventions
• Sommario/riassunto: "Mental Health and Social Problems is a textbook for social work students and practitioners. It explores the complicated relationship between mental conditions and societal issues as well as examining risk and protective factors for the prevalence, course, adaptation to and recovery from mental illness. The introductory chapter presents bio-psycho-social and life-modeled approaches to helping individuals and families with mental illness. The book is divided into two parts. Part I addresses specific social problems, such as poverty, oppression, racism, war, violence, and homelessness, identifying the factors which contribute to vulnerabilities and risks for the development of mental health problems, including the barriers to accessing quality services. Part II presents the most current empirical findings and practice knowledge about prevalence, diagnosis, assessment, and intervention options for a range of common mental health problems - including personality conditions, eating conditions and affective conditions. Focusing throughout upon mental health issues for children, adolescents, adults and older adults, each chapter includes case studies and web resources. This practical book is ideal for social work students who specialize in mental health"--Provided by publisher.