Caregiving for People With Severe Mental Illness in Asia

This book answers the fundamental questions of why and how Asian families take up the responsibility of caregiving. It brings about a better understanding of the distinct difficult Asian situations of family caregiving, in light of the intra-personal, social, and societal interactions in shaping one's experiences.

List of contents

1. Introduction to caregiving
2. A critical review of perspectives on caregiving
3. Psychoeducation revisited - an empowerment approach of Family Link Program
4. Defining caregiving in Asian contexts
5. Making sense of caregiving
6. Conclusion: Life has to go on no matter you are wounded or healed

Summary

This book answers the fundamental questions of why and how Asian families take up the responsibility of caregiving. It brings about a better understanding of the distinct difficult Asian situations of family caregiving, in light of the intra-personal, social, and societal interactions in shaping one’s experiences.

Product details

• Authors: Marcus Yu (National University of Singapore Singapore) Chiu, Marcus Yu-Lung Chiu, Marcus Yu-Lung (City University of Hong Kong Chiu
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 31.12.2018, delayed
• EAN: 9781138244115
• ISBN: 978-1-138-24411-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Routledge Studies in Asian Behavioural Sciences; Routledge Studies in Asian Behavioural Sciences
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Eldercare, Asia, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Children with Special Needs, Mental health services, Care of the mentally ill, Care of people with mental health issues