Mental Health in a Multi-Ethnic Society: A Multidisciplinary Handbook

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Suman Fernando (Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, UK) Frank Keating (Royal Holloway University of London, UK)

Mental Health in a Multi-Ethnic Society

A Multidisciplinary Handbook

Suman Fernando (Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, UK), Frank Keating (Royal Holloway University of London, UK)

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Routledge
15 August 2008

Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Care of the mentally ill

"This new edition of ""Mental Health in a Multi-Ethnic Society"" is an authoritative, comprehensive guide on issues around race, culture and mental health service provision. It has been updated to reflect the changes in the UK over the last ten years and features entirely new chapters by over twenty authors, expanding the range of topics by including issues of particular concern for women, family therapy, and mental health of refugees and asylum seekers. Divided into four sections the book covers: Issues around mental health service provision for black and minority ethnic (BME) communities including refugees and asylum seekers. Critical accounts of how these issues may be confronted, with examples of projects that attempt to do just that. Programs and innovative services that appear to meet some of the needs of BME communities. A critical but constructive account of lessons to be drawn from earlier sections and discussion of the way ahead.

With chapters on training, service user involvement, policy development and service provision ""Mental Health in a Multi-Ethnic Society"" will appeal to academics, professionals, trainers and managers, as well as providing up-to-date information for a general readership."

Edited by: Suman Fernando (Chase Farm Hospital Enfield UK), Frank Keating (Royal Holloway University of London, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 498g
ISBN: 9780415414869
ISBN 10: 0415414865
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 15 August 2008
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction. Part 1: Current Scene Meanings and Realities. Race Relations, Mental Health and Human Rights - The Legal Framework. Inequalities and the Politics of ‘Race’ in Mental Health. Black and Minority Ethnic Women. Race Equality Training in the UK: An Historical Overview. Part 2: Confronting Issues Management Approaches to Effecting Change. Innovation in the Voluntary Sector. The Challenges of Race Equality and Cultural Capability (RECC) Training. Developing Psychological Services for Refugee Survivors of Torture. Black Service ‘User Involvement’ – Rhetoric or Reality? A Programme for Changing Attitudes in the Statutory Sector: Dialogue is Critical. Part 3: Making It Happen Working Therapeutically with Hidden Dimensions of Racism. The Marlborough Cultural Therapy Centre. Mental Health Services for Chinese People. Counselling and Day Care for South Asian People. African and Caribbean Mental Health Service in Manchester. The Sanctuary Practice in Hackney. A Movement Led by Black Service Users in South London. Part 4: Lessons for the Future The Way Ahead.

Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, UK Royal Holloway University of London, UK

Reviews for Mental Health in a Multi-Ethnic Society: A Multidisciplinary Handbook

'This second edition of Suman Fernando's book, now co-edited by Frank Keating, is a must read for those interested in cultural influences on the expression and management of mental distress in diverse societies. Although the book is anchored in British experience there are general propositions which should also be taken up for psychiatric practice the world over.' - Kamaldeep Bhui, Professor of Cultural Psychiatry & Epidemiology, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist East London NHS Foundation Trust.