Contemporary Mental Health: Theory, Policy and Practice

by Barbara Fawcett and Kate Karban

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415328454
• ISBN13: 9780415328456
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.5"