Mental Health Policy and Practice Today |  | Authors: Ted R. Watkins, James W. Callicutt
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Category: Book
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Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 416
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0803971397
EAN: 9780803971394
ASIN: 0803971397
Publication Date: February 26, 1997
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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 manage
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