Social Work and Mental Health Fifth Edition

This book is recommended on the MA Social Work degree programme at the University of Wolverhampton to enable students to gain an understanding of social work with adults with mental health problems. — Miss Fiona Morgan ― drupal Published On: 2014-12-15

Ordered this as an update to previous edition. It remains a solid introductory text outlining critical themes, issues, debates and perspectives. Helpful case studies and practice focused analysis is included. It also covers key legal and policy frameworks. — Miss Jacky Foster ― drupal Published On: 2014-09-19

A still excellent text — Mr Chris Yianni ― drupal Published On: 2014-06-03

A sound introduction to mental health work for student social workers. It′s easy style, examples, and links to the PCF aids learning and supports students through their degree. — Mr Dave Mason ― drupal Published On: 2014-06-04

A great introductory MH and SW modular text now fully revised / updated 5th ed. mapped against the PCF to aid students understanding and context of MH across the life- course.
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Accessibly written chapters cover key SW practice mental health themes as well as fundamental ethical and values required.
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Key MH policy and practice frameworks are contextualised as well as chapters focusing upon children, young people and adults with both short and longer-term MH conditions.
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— Mr David Gaylard ― drupal Published On: 2015-06-26

Remains an essential text for undergrad social work programmes — Mr Jim Rogers ― drupal Published On: 2015-05-20

As in previous editions, this book has successfully captured key concepts for social workers and potential AMHPs. Important sociological and social work perspectives are offered, but also the technical and legal knowledge intrinsic to the field. — Mr Luke Tibbits ― drupal Published On: 2014-07-17

continues to be a useful series of books. — Mr Marcelle Dos Santos ― drupal Published On: 2015-07-07

This popular and well written text book is now in its 5th edition . It is well presented covering all the key topics in depth and with critical analysis. Its use of case material is helpful and adds value to the academic material . I have no hesitation in recommending it as a key text for students . It successfuly combines in depth legal analysis with an effective exploration of the broader social policy context . It is a well structured text and effectivley links the chapters togethor . — Mr Mike Lewis ― drupal Published On: 2014-08-12

Used for multidisciplinary course on Risk in mental health HEA 3195 and also on Substance Misuse module HEA 3126 — Mr Steven Jones ― drupal Published On: 2014-05-21

This book continues to be a very useful resource for students with an interest in or working within Mental health services — Mrs Nicola Meek ― drupal Published On: 2014-06-05

This is a great text for students who are new to this topic. The content is topical and the language is easily accessible — Ms Gerri Capper ― drupal Published On: 2014-07-03

Good book with useful exploration of current issues and debates. The case studies were easy to digest and related to day to day practice. — Ms Ikedola Animashaun ― drupal Published On: 2015-03-11