Social Work Practice in Mental Health

An Introduction

Robert Bland, Gabrielle Drake, John Drayton

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Routledge
17 March 2021

Care of the mentally ill; Social work

This new edition of Social Work Practice in Mental Health builds on the underpinning principles of the previous editions whilst reflecting how the context for practice has steadily evolved.

Organised into two parts and 11 chapters, the book focuses on recovery theory, the importance of relationship and examining the social context and the consequences of illness. It explores the perspectives of consumers and family carers in shaping practice together with a focus on skills including assessment and risk assessment, working in a multidisciplinary team, working with trauma, working within a legal framework and spirituality in practice. The book also maintains the key themes from previous editions of valuing lived experience and the importance of relationships.

This book will be essential reading for social work students and an invaluable resource for practitioners in social work and mental health.

By: Robert Bland, Gabrielle Drake, John Drayton
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 712g
ISBN: 9780367710040
ISBN 10: 0367710048
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 17 March 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface. Part I: The Context for Practice. 1. A starting point: Understanding social work in mental health. 2. The lived experience of mental illness. 3. Concepts and issues in mental health. 4. The policy and legal context for practice. 5. Overview of mental health disorders. Part II: Social Work Practice. 6. Assessment for social work practice. 7. Social casework in mental health settings. 8. Working with people with mental illness across service systems. 9. Working with families. 10. Working with Communities. 11. Sustaining social work in mental health agencies.

Robert Bland is Adjunct Professor of Social Work at the Australian Catholic University and the University of Queensland, Australia. Gabrielle Drake is Associate Professor of Social Work in the School of Social Sciences at Western Sydney University, Australia. John Drayton is Lecturer, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at the University of Queensland, Australia.