""Mental Hygiene and Social Work"" is a seminal study exploring the integration of mental health principles into the practice of social work. Developed during a transformative period for the social sciences, this work examines the growth of child guidance clinics and the evolving role of the social worker in addressing psychological health. Porter R. Lee provides a comprehensive overview of the training and methods required to support individuals facing mental and emotional challenges, emphasizing the critical intersection of clinical psychology and community service.
The text highlights the importance of understanding human behavior and environmental factors in social case work. It details the collaborative efforts between medical professionals and social workers to foster mental well-being and stability. This volume serves as an essential historical record of the mental hygiene movement, offering profound insights into the professionalization of social service and the early clinical approaches to mental health treatment. Scholars, historians, and practitioners interested in the development of modern psychiatric social work will find this work to be a foundational resource that charts the progress of psychological care in a social context.
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By:
Porter R Lee Imprint: Tradd Street Press Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 630g ISBN:9781025834863 ISBN 10: 1025834860 Pages: 326 Publication Date:14 February 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
