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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.
Context of Social Work Practice: An Introduction
Context of Social Work Practice: An Introduction
Social work and mental health practice in many countries, including India and Australia, is shaped by many factors, both local and international. In both countries, understandings of the nature of mental illness and the evidence-based treatments for these can be seen as fairly constant international determinants of mental health care. Both countries share a common heritage of modern Western medicine that finds expression in similar diagnostic categories and treatments. There is a regular exchange of skilled personnel between the two countries, and Indian psychiatrists, nurses and social workers are employed within the Australian mental health system. Within Australia, and possibly in India, there have been some regional differences across the country derived ...
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