This key textbook introduces the diverse and vibrant field of mental healthpractice to students learners and workers who are new to the subject. Writtenin a liv... » 

This key textbook introduces the diverse and vibrant field of mental healthpractice to students learners and workers who are new to the subject. Writtenin a lively and engaging style Learning About Mental Health Practice coversall the essentials of professional practice that students need to master inorder to be successful in both their qualification course and their futurecareer. Illustrated and augmented throughout with case studies practicalexamples and interactive exercises Learning About Mental Health Practicecovers all 10 Essential Shared Capabilities recommended by the Department ofHealth to be core in the curricula of all pre and post qualification trainingfor professional and nonprofessionally affiliated staff as well as beingembedded in induction and continuing professionalpractitioner development.Other topics covered include Socially inclusive practice Equality andrights Challenges to the concept of mental illness The Trauma model ofpsychosis Drugs alcohol and mental health Service user involvement Working with families and carers Multidisciplinary team working Approachesfor practice therapeutic relationships psychological psychosocialcreative spiritual and holistic approaches Promoting recovery Invaluable asa student resource readers will continue to refer to this book throughouttheir working lives. «