Social Work and Mental Health

Mental health services have been subject to a period of intense organisational and policy developments, and social work practice has had to respond to this changing world.

Against this backdrop it is essential that students on the new social work degree gain a thorough understanding of mental health issues, and their impact on social work practice.

This book is written primarily for student social workers on the new degree programme, and is designed to help them develop the skills and understanding necessary for professional qualification.

It will also appeal to those who work with social workers in the mental health field and to those who are studying related qualifications such as the Certificate in Community Mental Health Care.

Experienced and qualified workers should find the content useful for professional updating.