Understanding Social Work Practice in Mental Health

Download or read book Understanding Social Work Practice in Mental Health written by Vicki Coppock and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2009-12-22 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.