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Informationen zum Autor Dawn Freshwater is currently Professor of Mental Health, Institute of Health and Community Studies, BournemouthUniversity. She is a United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) registered psychotherapist and an experienced supervisor and trainer. She has authored, co-authored and edited several books and numerous papers, and is editor of Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. Klappentext With contributions from Jeni Boyd and Sabi RedwoodThe way we understand, manage and treat mental illness has changed extensively in recent times, and the roles of mental health practitioners in the NHS are undergoing significant review.Mental Health and Illness: Questions and Answers for Counsellors and Therapists addresses the common concerns that frequently confront psychotherapists and counsellors in their work with clients.Beginning with a comprehensive introduction to contemporary issues in mental health, this accessible guide discusses the current definitions of mental health, drawing attention to its complexities and diversities. Each chapter focuses on specific issues, identified by practitioners as being of relevance to their everyday work, such as:* understanding and assessing mental illness* the relationship between mental health and physical symptoms* socio-political influences* working collaboratively with other mental health teams* professional and legal mattersWith its easy-to-use format, this practical and informative volume will be a valuable resource for established psychotherapists and counsellors, as well as those in training. Zusammenfassung With contributions from Jeni Boyd and Sabi RedwoodThe way we understand, manage and treat mental illness has changed extensively in recent times, and the roles of mental health practitioners in the NHS are undergoing significant review.Mental Health and Illness: Questions and Answers for Counsellors and Therapists addresses the common concerns that frequently confront psychotherapists and counsellors in their work with clients.Beginning with a comprehensive introduction to contemporary issues in mental health, this accessible guide discusses the current definitions of mental health, drawing attention to its complexities and diversities. Each chapter focuses on specific issues, identified by practitioners as being of relevance to their everyday work, such as:* understanding and assessing mental illness* the relationship between mental health and physical symptoms* socio-political influences* working collaboratively with other mental health teams* professional and legal mattersWith its easy-to-use format, this practical and informative volume will be a valuable resource for established psychotherapists and counsellors, as well as those in training. Inhaltsverzeichnis About the Author.Contributors.Chapter 1 An Introduction to Mental Health and Illness.Chapter 2 Understanding and Assessing Mental Illness: The Psychological Aspects.Chapter 3 Psyche and Soma: The Relationship between Mental Health and Physical Symptoms.Chapter 4 Socio-Political Influences: The Social Construction of Mental Illness.Chapter 5 Mental Health and Spiritual Distress.Chapter 6 Working collaboratively to improve care.Chapter 7 Professional and Legal Matters.References.Index....
List of contents
About the Author.
Contributors.
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Mental Health and Illness.
Chapter 2 Understanding and Assessing Mental Illness: The Psychological Aspects.
Chapter 3 Psyche and Soma: The Relationship between Mental Health and Physical Symptoms.
Chapter 4 Socio-Political Influences: The Social Construction of Mental Illness.
Chapter 5 Mental Health and Spiritual Distress.
Chapter 6 Working collaboratively to improve care.
Chapter 7 Professional and Legal Matters.
References.
Index.
