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. Contexts and Theories for Practice begins with an exploration of the context of social work practice. It offers opportunities to consider global perspectives on mental health, as well as relevant historical, contemporary and emerging trends and ideologies from around the world. The book provides 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. INDICE: List of IllustrationsForeword - Vimla V NadkarniAcknowledgementsList of TablesPrologue: The Making of the BookIntroduction - Abraham P Francis and Beth TinningI. CONTEXT OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICEContext of Social Work Practice: An IntroductionGlobal Perspective on Mental Health - Venkat PullaMental Health Initiatives in India (1947–2010) - R Srinivasa MurthyMental Health and Social Work Practice in India: A Historical Perspective - Kamlesh Kumar SahuEmerging Contexts and Contemporary Social Work Practices in Mental Health - Rajeev S PII. THEORIES THAT INFORM PRACTICETheories that Social Work Inform Practice: An Introduction - Beth TinningRecovery Theory and Practice - Robert Bland and Ann TullgrenA Strengths Approach to Mental Health - Venkat Pulla and Abraham P FrancisSouth Asians and Mental Health Issues - Lena RobinsonPositive Psychology and Refugee Mental Health: Implications for Social Work Practice - Wendy Li and Abraham P FrancisCrime and Mental Health: Implications for Social Work Practice - Mark David Chong and Jamie D FellowsThe Nature of Male Coping as a Key Insight for Mental Health Practice - John AshfieldGender Inequalities and Mental Health: Towards Resilience and Empowerment - Hurriyet BabacanDisaster Management: A Mental Health Perspective - Brian D A Fernandes and Sebastin K VIntegrative Medicine and Mental Health: Implications for Social Work Practice - Narayan GopalkrishnanAppendix 1: GlossaryAppendix 2: Reflective/Practice QuestionsIndex
- ISBN: 978-8-1321-1739-1
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 368
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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