Books in the Foundations of Mental Health Practice series

This book presents a critical overview of the main theoretical perspectives relevant to mental health practice. Models of Mental Health takes a broad perspective, offering students an accessible and clearly structured introduction to the range of established and developing theoretical perspectives that influence mental health policy and practice. The book argues that no one theory provides a comprehensive framework for practice and in turn it examines traditional models of mental health as well as new and challenging ideas in the field.

In recent years, the concepts of peer support, self-help and self-management have moved from the periphery of mental health care toward the centre and have fast become mainstream approaches to supporting well-being. This book provides an overview of the core concepts and an appreciation of the complexities, controversies and applications of each concept.National policy initiatives have put peer support at the heart of mental health service provision and itΓÇÖs now a component all of all mental health training.

Mental Health and Wellbeing is a timely new book that explores these increasingly important subjects from an intercultural perspective.

This book equips readers with a sound understanding of the ethics and values that underpin all aspects of contemporary mental health care. It provides them with the skills and knowledge to demystify complex values in decision-making in order to reach outcomes which are focused on the needs of service users. Throughout the book, the authors draw on a wide range of case studies and exercises which illustrate how theory relates to practice and encourage readers to deepen their knowledge of the issues.

Supervision has been a major component of initial training and an important element for professional development in the very wide field of Mental Healthcare.

Combatting mental health stigma and discrimination has moved from a radical idea in the 1990s to mainstream policy today. However, there are huge questions about how to do it effectively, and the journey to get equal life chances is still a long one.As part of the Foundations of Mental Health Practice series, this book explores these important questions and considers the solutions. It pulls together ground-breaking examples and the latest research evidence to argue for a compelling new theory and agenda for social change to promote equality and citizenship. Accessibly written, it demonstrates how mental health practitioners of all disciplines can stand alongside individuals with lived experience and their organisations to challenge discrimination and participate in all aspects of the community. It also addresses the role of families, friends and those with a policy, campaigning or legal interest. Completely up to date, it draws on new research and interviews, as well as the author's 30 years of experience working in the field. With chapter summaries, further reading and reflective exercises, this book offers support for research and practice, making it an essential and important read for any student or practitioner in the field who advocates equality, and for people with lived experience, families, friends and campaigners.