Full Description
This thought provoking text explores some of the most contentious issues in mental health today. Written by top authors in the field, each chapter explores a key subject area which is often ignored or avoided in mental health. Stimulating and lively in style, it is essential reading for all mental health students and practitioners.
Contents
Introduction; R.Tummey&T.Turner
Psychiatric Diagnosis; L.Johnstone
Socioeconomic Disadvantage; A.Rogers&D.Pilgrim
Institutional Racism and Cultural Diversity; S.Fernando
Spirituality; P.Barker&P.Buchanan-Barker
Sexuality; R.Tummey&D.T.Evans
Gender; V.Coppock
The Lifespan; D.Pilgrim, A.Rogers&R.Tummey
Iatrogenic Abuse; R.Tummey&F.Tummey
Psychological Trauma; D.Farrell
Risk; T.Turner&A.Colombo
Crime; A.Colombo&T.Turner
Media: Reframing the Debates; L.Henderson
Conclusion; T.Turner&R.Tummey.



