Social work in mental health : areas of practice, challenges and way forward / / edited by Abraham P. Francis

• Pubblicazione: New Delhi, India : , : Sage Publications, , 2014; ©2014
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (383 pages)
• Disciplina: 362.2/0425
• Soggetto topico: Psychiatric social work - India
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Persona (resp. second.): FrancisAbraham P.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Sommario/riassunto: Bringing together a range of scholarly reflections and writings on the different roles of a social worker in the field of mental health, this book provides a holistic picture to introduce readers to the wider issues of social work and mental health practice.; Social Work in Mental Health brings together a range of scholarly reflections and writings on the different roles of a social worker in the field of mental health. It provides a holistic picture to introduce readers to the wider issues of social work and mental health practice. The book offers a detailed discussion on the theoretical and practice frameworks that are based on social justice and human rights perspectives. It not only provides an overview of intervention strategies but also directs readers' attention to an alternative way of addressing mental health issues. The author presents a cross-cultural and global perspective of mental health, but with specific references to India and Asia. He also addresses some of the recent debates in recovery, partnerships and strengths-based practices. The book has been specially designed for social work students, human service professionals and mental health practitioners and academicians.
• Titolo autorizzato: Social work in mental health
• ISBN: 93-5150-418-2; 93-5150-117-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910464988303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II