The dynamic nature of mental health practice today is reflected in this informative and stimulating resource. The first section overviews societal and cost issues related to mental health problems. The contributors then focus on the expanding base of knowledge in the mental health field, such as that arising from neuroscientific and social research, psychoeducation, self-help and advocacy groups. The third section examines populations with special needs, including homeless people whose numbers have risen in recent years - due in part to their expulsion from institutional care. Finally, the…mehr
The dynamic nature of mental health practice today is reflected in this informative and stimulating resource. The first section overviews societal and cost issues related to mental health problems. The contributors then focus on the expanding base of knowledge in the mental health field, such as that arising from neuroscientific and social research, psychoeducation, self-help and advocacy groups. The third section examines populations with special needs, including homeless people whose numbers have risen in recent years - due in part to their expulsion from institutional care. Finally, the volume discusses the future of mental health policy and practice, which will be influenced by technology and shifts in funding to managed care.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Dr. Ted Watkins, LCSW, Professor Emeritus, received his MSW from Louisiana State University and his DSW from University of Pennsylvania. He has a long background in working with family counseling. Dr. Watkins, who taught at University of Texas-Arlington for many years, served Texas State School of Social Work as both BSW Coordinator and MSW Coordinator. He is responsible for developing Texas State's online MSW degree program. Dr. Watkins retired fully in 2010, and the School is indebted to him.
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Foreword - Michael M Faenza PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Overview of the Field of Mental Health - James W Callicutt Institutional versus Community Approaches to the Provision of Mental Health Services - Vikki L Vandiver Political Aspects of Mental Health Treatment - James I Martin The Impact of the Courts on Mental Health Policy and Services - Brian D Shannon Personnel - James W Callicutt and David H Price The Professionals and Their Preparation PART TWO: THE EXPANDING BASE OF KNOWLEDGE IN MENTAL HEALTH Neuroscientific Research in Mental Health - William H Wilson Research into Social Factors in Mental Illness - David W Millard Psychoeducation - Cassandra Simon A Contemporary Approach Self-Help and Advocacy Groups in Mental Health - Ted R Watkins and James W Callicutt PART THREE: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO SPECIAL POPULATIONS Mental Health Services to Immigrants and Refugees - Muriel Yu Current Perspectives on the Homeless Mentally Ill - R Duane Hopson and Ted R Watkins Services to the Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill - Vikki L Vandiver Mental Health Services to Americäs Veterans - David H Price Mental Health Services to Minority Groups of Color - John S McNeil and Robin Kennedy Women as Mental Health Service Recipients and Providers - Theresa Bruno Mulloy Treatment of Children and Adolescents - Christian E Molidor Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Issues Mental Health Services to Older Adults - John S McNeil and Robert L Canon The State of Mental Health Services to Criminal Offenders - Charles Turnbo and Donald W Murray Jr Mental Health Services to Substance Abusers - Ted R Watkins PART FOUR: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY The Influence of Technology on Mental Health Services - Albert D Farrell Mental Health Service Delivery in the Age of Managed Care - E Clarke Ross and Collette Croze Looking Ahead - James W Callicutt and Ted R Watkins Issues To Be Resolved
Foreword - Michael M Faenza PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Overview of the Field of Mental Health - James W Callicutt Institutional versus Community Approaches to the Provision of Mental Health Services - Vikki L Vandiver Political Aspects of Mental Health Treatment - James I Martin The Impact of the Courts on Mental Health Policy and Services - Brian D Shannon Personnel - James W Callicutt and David H Price The Professionals and Their Preparation PART TWO: THE EXPANDING BASE OF KNOWLEDGE IN MENTAL HEALTH Neuroscientific Research in Mental Health - William H Wilson Research into Social Factors in Mental Illness - David W Millard Psychoeducation - Cassandra Simon A Contemporary Approach Self-Help and Advocacy Groups in Mental Health - Ted R Watkins and James W Callicutt PART THREE: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO SPECIAL POPULATIONS Mental Health Services to Immigrants and Refugees - Muriel Yu Current Perspectives on the Homeless Mentally Ill - R Duane Hopson and Ted R Watkins Services to the Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill - Vikki L Vandiver Mental Health Services to Americäs Veterans - David H Price Mental Health Services to Minority Groups of Color - John S McNeil and Robin Kennedy Women as Mental Health Service Recipients and Providers - Theresa Bruno Mulloy Treatment of Children and Adolescents - Christian E Molidor Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Issues Mental Health Services to Older Adults - John S McNeil and Robert L Canon The State of Mental Health Services to Criminal Offenders - Charles Turnbo and Donald W Murray Jr Mental Health Services to Substance Abusers - Ted R Watkins PART FOUR: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY The Influence of Technology on Mental Health Services - Albert D Farrell Mental Health Service Delivery in the Age of Managed Care - E Clarke Ross and Collette Croze Looking Ahead - James W Callicutt and Ted R Watkins Issues To Be Resolved
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