Living With Mental Disorder - Insights From Qualitative Research

Informationen zum Autor Jacqueline Corcoran is Professor of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA. She has published 14 texts and non-fiction books in social work, mental health, and counseling, and over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as novels. She also maintains a small private practice. For more information, see http://www.jacquelinecorcoran.com/ Klappentext This evidence-based text illuminates the lived experience of people affected by mental health difficulties. Providing comprehensive reviews of the qualitative research on each disorder discussed, it offers insights into the perceived causes and triggers of mental illness, what is helpful in recovery and what constitutes relevant and helpful service provision. Zusammenfassung This evidence-based text illuminates the lived experience of people affected by mental health difficulties. Providing comprehensive reviews of the qualitative research on each disorder discussed, it offers insights into the perceived causes and triggers of mental illness, what is helpful in recovery and what constitutes relevant and helpful service provision. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction and Overview 2. Methodology of Studies Part 1: Disorders in Children 3. Caregiver Perspectives of ADHD in Children 4. The Lived Experience of Parents in the USA with Children Diagnosed with ADHA 5. The Lived Experience of Parents with Youth with Intellectual Disability Part 2: Disorders in Adults 6. Bipolar Disorder 7. Schizophrenia Part 3: Disorders in Women 8. Depression in Women 9. Bulimia Nervosa Part 4: Disorders in Older Adults 10. Adults and Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilites: Health, Sexuality and Aging 11. Adult Child Caregivers of Older Adults Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disorder 12. Depression in Older Adults

Product details

• Authors: Jacqueline Corcoran, Corcoran Jacqueline
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2016
• EAN: 9780415739443
• ISBN: 978-0-415-73944-3
• No. of pages: 378
• Series: Routledge Key Themes in Health and Society
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Personal & public health, Psychotherapy, Social Work, Mental health services, Personal and public health / health education, Nursing specialties, Community nursing, Research methods: general