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Mental Health and Social Work [E-Book] edited by Rosaleen Ow, Abner Weng Cheong Poon. - 1st ed. 2020. - 21 illus., 9 illus. in color. eReference. online resource. - Social Work, 2946-5060 . - Social Work, .

Part One: Introduction -- Part Two: General Theories on Mental Health and of Aetiology of Mental Illness -- Part Three: Overview of social work approaches in working with individuals, families and community -- Part Four:Contextualized practice with individuals and families -- Part Five: Structural factors in social work and mental health -- Part Six: Concluding chapter.

This book showcases current thinking on social work in the field of mental health and illness from a bio-ecological and spiritual framework reflecting the transition in mental health care from institution to community. The book presents a valuable tool for understanding theories on aetiology and social work interventions in mental health from varying socio-cultural, economic and political contexts. Topics covered include: the values and ethics of social work practice in mental health; psycho-social theories on mental health and illness, including psychological perspective and the structural/ social development perspective; social work approaches in working with individuals, families and communities; contextualized social work practice in mental health with a specific population group or community; structural factors such as legal provision and financial challenges in mental health and illness; and new directions in social work and mental health.

ISBN: 9789811369759

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-981-13-6975-9 doi

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social service.
Public health.
Psychiatry.
Community development.
Psychology.
Social Work.
Public Health.
Psychiatry.
Social Work and Community Development.
Behavioral Sciences and Psychology.

LC Class. No.: HV40-69.2

Dewey Class. No.: 361.3