Mental Health Services Today and Tomorrow: Perspective on policy and practice

Mental Health Services Today and Tomorrow: Perspective on policy and practice
Author: Charles Kaye
Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1846192625

This work traces and anticipates past, present and future changes in mental health services to assess the impact both of developments in care, and of the implications of new organisational change. It includes contributions and perspectives of those involved in services at all levels, including service users, to draw upon their experience to give a fuller picture of today and help sketch in tomorrow. It balances academic scrutiny with personal involvement, to reflect both national trends and local initiatives.Overall this work is in two volumes, each of which can stand alone: the companion book Part 1 focuses on the realities of offering and receiving care at a practical and local level; this Part 2 reviews policy and practice from national and international perspectives. Together these books provide essential information and views on mental health services for professionals throughout health and social care, managers, policy planners and policy shapers including those in the third sector and patient groups, academics and the media.

Health Care Policy and Practice

Health Care Policy and Practice
Author: Cynthia D. Moniz
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317938275

In Health Care Policy and Practice: A Biopsychosocial Perspective, Moniz and Gorin have updated their text to incorporate health care reform. The authors have also restructured the book to guide students through the development of the American health care system: what it is, what the policies are, and how students can influence them. The first section focuses on recent history and reforms during the Obama Administration to describe the health care system; section two examines the system’s structure and policies; and the third section explores policy analysis and advocacy, and disparities in health based on demographics and inequities in access to care. It concludes with a discussion of the impact of social factors on health and health status. The new edition incorporates the CSWE EPAS competencies; it is for social work courses in health care, health care policy, and health and mental health care policy.

Mental Health Policy And Practice Across Europe

Mental Health Policy And Practice Across Europe
Author: Knapp, Martin
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2006-12-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0335214673

This book maps the current state of policy, service provision and funding for mental health care across Europe, taking into account the differing historical contexts that have shaped both the development and the delivery of services.

Mental Health Services Today and Tomorrow: Experiences of providing and receiving care

Mental Health Services Today and Tomorrow: Experiences of providing and receiving care
Author: Charles Kaye
Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1846191858

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Dedication -- Preface -- List of contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 Honesty without discrimination -- 2 Community teams: outreach and intervention -- 3 Homelessness and disorder: the challenge of the antisocial and the societal response -- 4 Moving on from the National Service Framework for Mental Health: the social inclusion agenda -- 5 A GP's view: interview with Dr Helen Pelendrides -- 6 Dual diagnosis -- 7 Advocacy: does it really work? -- 8 Prejudice and progress -- 9 Clients as colleagues: part of the path to recovery? -- 10 A personal account: from my life -- 11 Working with young people: 24 hours in the life of The Highfield Family and Adolescent Unit, Oxford -- 12 Creating a small community -- 13 A space for creativity and healing: Artists in Mind and the mental health system -- 14 Enhancing the healing environment -- 15 The Retreat: an alternative perspective from the independent sector -- Index

Mental Health Policy, Practice, and Service Accessibility in Contemporary Society

Mental Health Policy, Practice, and Service Accessibility in Contemporary Society
Author: Martin, Jennifer M.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2018-10-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1522574034

Mental health and wellbeing has become an increasingly important issue that impacts communities in multiple ways. A critical discussion on the understanding and access of mental health services by people from diverse backgrounds is important to improving global healthcare practices in modern society. Mental Health Policy, Practice, and Service Accessibility in Contemporary Society provides innovative insights into contemporary and future issues within the field of mental healthcare. The content within this publication represents the work of medical funding, social inclusion, and social work education. It is a vital reference source for post-graduate students, medical researchers, psychology professionals, sociologists, and academicians seeking coverage on topics centered on improving future practices in mental health and wellbeing.

Health and Mental Health Care Policy

Health and Mental Health Care Policy
Author: Cynthia Moniz
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Health policy
ISBN: 9780205746941

"This text fills a void in social work literature by offering a comprehensive, in-depth overview of health and mental health care policy in the United States. "" Health and Mental Health Care Policy" provides a biopsychosocial perspective on health and mental health care and policy. It examines the legislative and political development of health and mental health care policy in the United States with a focus on the failure to achieve universal coverage and the development of employment-based insurance and managed care. The authors discuss the impact of poverty and inequality on health, examine the health status of disadvantaged and at-risk populations and consider implications for policy and practice.

Social Work and Mental Health

Social Work and Mental Health
Author: Sylvia I. Mignon, MSW, PhD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2019-09-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0826164439

Clear, comprehensive, and accessible, this textbook presents an overview of the contemporary American mental health system and its impact on clients and social workers. The failure of the system to provide quality care for the mentally ill is explored, including issues and policies that social workers face in accessing mental health care for their clients, while also discussing the ways in which social workers can improve the overall functioning of the system and promote the development and expansion of policy and practice innovations. This is the first textbook to examine the lack of understanding of the roots of mental illness, the challenges in classification of mental disorders for social workers, and difficult behavioral manifestations of mental illness. By looking at the flaws and disparities in the provision of mental health services, especially in relation to the criminal justice system and homelessness and mental illness, social work students will be able to apply policy and practice to improve mental health care in their everyday work. A focus on the lived experiences of the mentally ill and their families, along with the experiences of social workers, adds a unique, real-world perspective. Key Features: Delivers a clear and accessible overview and critique of social work in the broader context of mental health care in the US Reviews historical and current mental health policies, laws, and treatments, and assesses their impact on social services for the mentally ill Investigates racial and ethnic disparities in mental health provision Incorporates the experiences of people with mental illness as well as those of social workers Offers recommendations for future social work development of mental health policies and services Includes Instructors Manual with PowerPoint slides, chapter summaries and objectives, and discussion questions Addresses CSWE core competency requirements

Contemporary Mental Health

Contemporary Mental Health
Author: Barbara Fawcett
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2013-04-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1134334281

The authors explore theoretical developments and policy and practice initiatives in the complex and changing area of mental health services. They examine the tensions, dilemmas and opportunities now operating, including those relating to gender and ethnicity and places the involvement of users/survivors centre stage. Identifying and discussing the tensions between different professional models, varying ‘social’ perspectives and political imperatives, the book explores how these tensions are manifested in practice. Key topics include: the emphasis on risk as opposed to citizenship and entitlement social exclusion and inclusion professional and user perspectives the ‘territories’ of health and social care and their respective roles and relationships. An important theme running throughout is the critical appraisal of perspectives concerning gender, ethnicity and sexuality, drawing out wider issues of power and inequality. This book makes ideas and theoretical policy material accessible and applicable, and is a key text for students and practitioners in mental health, social work and social care.

Mental Health

Mental Health
Author: Charlie Brooker
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443103836

"In Mental Health: From Policy to Practice, the editors and contributors use their extensive experience and knowledge of mental health services to analyse the effectiveness of developments. They reflect on how policy has developed, what policy means for practice, to what extent policy has been implemented, and where the challenges lie." --Book Jacket.

Integrating Health Promotion and Mental Health

Integrating Health Promotion and Mental Health
Author: Vikki Vandiver
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0195167724

Mental health systems are in a crucial transition period, thanks to the increasing prominence of health promotion theory and a corresponding shift toward emphasizing wellness and empowerment, holistic and family-friendly design, and empirically supported treatment. Such changes demand adjustments to mental health education, and re-education, to maintain a common ground among students, specialists, and providers. The first book of its kind, Integrating Health Promotion and Mental Health presents a seamless framework for approaching contemporary mental health problems.In this informative and engaging text, healthcare expert Vikki L. Vandiver shows how mainstream mental health services can realistically begin to utilize health promotion principles. Vandiver begins by approaching the need for mental health reform based on stakeholder perspectives and providing an overview of the history and practice of health promotion, leading into a discussion of how health promotion practices can be incorporated into evidence-based mental health treatments, particularly those for women with co-morbid health and mental health conditions and children with mental health needs. Finally, Vandiver offers an articulate summary and critique that sheds light on how mental health administrators can incorporate health promotion concepts and practices in their organizations in a strategic, culturally competent manner.Driven by theory and the most recent data, Vandiver's writing is also eminently accessible; the pages are rich with conceptual diagrams, case examples, and testimonies from mental health consumers. Integrating Health Promotion and Mental Health will help specialists, researchers, and students alike in fields such as public health, nursing, social work, health psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, and counseling to comprehend the basics of health promotion and how they can lead to new and more effective practice models.