Social Work and Mental Health in Scotland

Social Work and Mental Health in Scotland
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 200
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ISBN-10 : 9780857252401
ISBN-13 : 0857252402
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Work and Mental Health in Scotland by : Steve Hothersall

Since the inception of the Scottish Parliament in 1999, mental health law, policy, practice and ethos have changed dramatically in Scotland. This book provides a thorough grounding in the key issues in mental health and presents a clear picture of the current Scottish mental health scene. By highlighting the skills and values that are necessary for contemporary practice, it helps students to develop their knowledge and understanding to enable them to deliver an appropriate and responsive service for people facing mental health challenges.

Social Work and Mental Health in Scotland

Social Work and Mental Health in Scotland
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Publisher : Learning Matters
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9781844458042
ISBN-13 : 1844458040
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Work and Mental Health in Scotland by : Steve Hothersall

Since the inception of the Scottish Parliament in 1999, mental health law, policy, practice and ethos have changed dramatically in Scotland. This book provides a thorough grounding in the key issues in mental health and presents a clear picture of the current Scottish mental health scene. By highlighting the skills and values that are necessary for contemporary practice, it helps students to develop their knowledge and understanding to enable them to deliver an appropriate and responsive service for people facing mental health challenges.

Social Work in a Changing Scotland

Social Work in a Changing Scotland
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 261
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ISBN-10 : 9781351587259
ISBN-13 : 1351587250
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Work in a Changing Scotland by : Viviene E. Cree

Scotland has changed, politically and culturally, in recent years, with persistent demands for independence culminating in a referendum in 2014. On this fluid political landscape, social welfare can be co-opted towards a wider ‘nation-building’ project. As a result, social work in Scotland is increasingly divergent from the rest of the UK. This book offers a comprehensive, critical and timely account of the profession in these changing times, charting its historical development, current practice and future directions. Bringing together a range of academic and practice experts, it considers social work as it is currently but also as it might be. Divided into three parts, the first part sets a context, identifying historical, philosophical, policy and legal influences on current practice. The second part picks up on current themes in policy and practice, addressing key issues of professional identity in an increasingly integrated policy context. The final part contains chapters on current domains of practice, identifying key areas of legislation, policy and practice. Social Work in a Changing Scotland is essential reading for social work students, offering an accessible yet critical overview of the profession. It will also inform current practitioners to understand better the changing contexts within which they practise, while prompting further academic debate about Scottish social work.

Social Work and Mental Health

Social Work and Mental Health
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Publisher : Polity
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9780745646114
ISBN-13 : 0745646115
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Work and Mental Health by : Kate Karban

Social Work and Mental Health offers a fresh approach to addressing mental health issues, emphasizing the relevance of mental health for all social workers, not just those in specialist mental health settings. The book engages critically with the complexities of contemporary theory, policy and practice, recognizing developments in user and carer involvement and interprofessional working. Key chapters focus on inequality and diversity, drawing attention to the social determinants of health and the important contribution of social work in promoting social perspectives. Practice issues include the mental health of children, young people and families, and older people. Promoting rights, recovery and social justice - and balancing these with considerations of risk - are core themes running through the text. The book contains a number of examples and points for reflection intended to encourage critical thinking and further exploration of the issues. Suggestions for additional reading and resources are offered at the end of each chapter. Overall the book provides a valuable framework for understanding and responding to mental health issues that will be useful for social work students and practitioners as well as a wider audience.

Social Work and Mental Health

Social Work and Mental Health
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Publisher : Learning Matters Limited
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1844451542
ISBN-13 : 9781844451548
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Work and Mental Health by : Malcolm Golightley

This third edition provides a thorough grounding in the key issues in mental health and, by highlighting the skills and values that are necessary for contemporary practice, helps students to develop their knowledge and understanding to enable them to deliver an appropriate and responsive service for people facing mental health challenges. This edition also reflects the recent and important changes to mental health legislation policies and practice, including the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 2007, which makes significant amendments to the 1983 MHA, including the introduction of the Approved Mental Health Professional.

Social Work in Mental Health

Social Work in Mental Health
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Publisher : SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 8132117395
ISBN-13 : 9788132117391
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Work in Mental Health by : Abraham P. Francis

Social Work in Mental Health brings together a range of scholarly reflections and writings on the different roles of a social worker in the field of mental health. It provides a holistic picture to introduce readers to the wider issues of social work and mental health practice. Contexts and Theories for Practice begins with an exploration of the context of social work practice. It offers opportunities to consider global perspectives on mental health, as well as relevant historical, contemporary and emerging trends and ideologies from around the world. The book provides a detailed discussion on the theoretical and practice frameworks that are based on social justice and human rights perspectives. It not only provides an overview of intervention strategies but also directs readers’ attention to an alternative way of addressing mental health issues. The author presents a cross-cultural and global perspective of mental health, but with specific references to India and Asia. He also addresses some of the recent debates in recovery, partnerships and strengths-based practices. The book has been specially designed for social work students, human service professionals and mental health practitioners and academicians.

Social Policy for Social Work, Social Care and the Caring Professions

Social Policy for Social Work, Social Care and the Caring Professions
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Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages : 476
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ISBN-10 : 0754676366
ISBN-13 : 9780754676362
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Policy for Social Work, Social Care and the Caring Professions by : Steve Hothersall

This innovative text offers comprehensive coverage of the discipline of social policy and its central relevance to social work, social care and related practice in Scotland. Designed to complement teaching and study associated with the new Honours degree in Social Work (Scottish Executive 2003), it fills a notable gap in the literature on this subject and will be essential reading for students, professionals and academics within a variety of health and social care occupations.

Understanding Social Work Practice in Mental Health

Understanding Social Work Practice in Mental Health
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Publisher : SAGE Publications
Total Pages : 177
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ISBN-10 : 9781412935050
ISBN-13 : 1412935059
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Understanding Social Work Practice in Mental Health by : Vicki Coppock

This book provides an authoritative overview of mental health theory, policy, and practice. Exploring the complex moral and ethical dimensions underpinning the field, the book engages with the key issues encountered by practitioners working in the modern mental health system. Using real world scenarios, case studies, and reflective exercises, it asks students to critically examine the world of mental health practice from the perspective of users of mental health services and their careers.

Social Work with Children, Young People and their Families in Scotland

Social Work with Children, Young People and their Families in Scotland
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Publisher : Learning Matters
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9780857257956
ISBN-13 : 0857257951
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Work with Children, Young People and their Families in Scotland by : Steve Hothersall

This fully-updated and revised third edition addresses the changes to law and practice in relation to adoption and permanency, the children’s hearing system and the implications of the provisions of the Children and Young People (S) Act 2014 and other related matters, including the National Practice Model of GIRFEC. This is the only text to provide coverage of the new legal, policy and practice landscape of social work with children and families in Scotland, and as such, it is an indispensable guide for students, newly-qualified social workers, managers and practice teachers and a range of other professionals in health, education, the police and others in cognate disciplines.

Social Policy for Social Work, Social Care and the Caring Professions

Social Policy for Social Work, Social Care and the Caring Professions
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 378
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ISBN-10 : 9781000281309
ISBN-13 : 1000281302
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Policy for Social Work, Social Care and the Caring Professions by : Steve J Hothersall

This revised second edition analyses social policy in Scotland since devolution in 1999 and reflects the nascent and distinctively Scottish policy agenda. Along with updated chapters, there are two new inclusions: a chapter analysing post-devolution Scotland and a chapter on the likely impacts of Brexit on and within Scotland. Providing diagrams, tables and a range of activities, the book maintains an innovative and pedagogic emphasis to introduce students to a wealth of materials, ideas and practical responses to the increasingly complex and diverse situations faced by social workers and other professionals. Part 1 of the book looks at what social policy is, how and why it is made and highlights the importance of the relationship between social policy and the law. Part 2 refers to specific themes of social exclusion, poverty and (more visible for this revised edition) austerity, considering their complex and multidimensional forms and discussing the range of policies currently extant that aim to combat such disadvantage. Part 3 provides a comprehensive overview of policy for practice, considering concepts of health inequality, mental health, older people, disability, children and families, education, substance use, criminal justice, asylum and immigration and homelessness. This book will be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as post-qualified professionals seeking to understand the complexities of the social policy landscape in Scotland, and its influence on social work and related forms of professional practice.