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The Mental and Emotional Health Series is a flexible curriculum
designed for clients who have mild to moderate mental and emotional
health challenges. Using evidence-based approaches including
acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral
therapy (CBT), and dialectal behavior therapy (DBT), the series
offers clients targeted exercises to build skills in managing a
variety of mental health issues. The series includes a facilitator
guide as well as six workbooks and six videos on key topics. Anger
helps clients understand that anger is a universal emotion while
developing skills to manage it in constructive ways. Exercises in
the workbook focus on recognizing personal experiences of anger;
identifying events that are within our control; grounding,
visualization, and mindfulness; and building assertive
communication skills. Topics covered include: Recognizing signs and
symptoms Relating mental health to different areas of life
Identifying healthy coping strategies Challenging negative thinking
patterns Practicing grounding and mindfulness techniques
Identifying healthy habits to enhance well-being Developing
assertive communication skills Planning for ongoing support About
the series The facilitator guide provides information about the
therapeutic approaches used in the exercises, in addition to video
discussion questions, facilitator tips, and group activities to
extend the learning. The topic-specific workbooks focus on common
challenges. Exercises are designed for both independent and
facilitated use, in individual or group settings and can be used
individually or in sequence. Videos feature compelling animations
to reinforce key concepts and feature unscripted interviews with
individuals who speak from their own experience. The
strengths-based approach features inclusive language with
reflection questions as well as exercises designed for a variety of
learning styles.
*Highly Commended in the Psychiatry Category of the 2011 BMA Book
Awards* Working with Suicidal Individuals provides a comprehensive
guide to understanding suicide, the assessment of risk, and the
treatment and management of suicidal individuals. It begins by
covering the theory behind suicidal behaviour, using Transactional
Analysis to explore the personality types of suicidal individuals
and to understand their motivations. Factors that contribute to an
individual becoming suicidal, such as mental illness, are also
explored. A comprehensive system for the assessment of suicide risk
is provided, including both quantitative and qualitative
approaches. Finally, the author discusses different ways suicidal
and pseudo-suicidal individuals can be managed and treated,
including the 'no suicide contract' and redecision therapy. Case
studies are included throughout to demonstrate the theory and
practice. This book will be essential reading for all those working
with a suicidal or at-risk individual, including practitioners in
health, social work, psychotherapy, psychology and counselling.
In the mid- to late 1940s, a group of young men rattled the
psychiatric establishment by beaming a public spotlight on the
squalid conditions and brutality in our nation's mental hospitals
and training schools for people with psychiatric and intellectual
disabilities. Bringing the abuses to the attention of newspapers
and magazines across the country, they led a reform effort to
change public attitudes and to improve the training and status of
institutional staff. Prominent Americans, including Eleanor
Roosevelt, ACLU founder Roger Baldwin, author Pearl S. Buck,
actress Helen Hayes, and African-American activist Mary McLeod
Bethune, supported the efforts of the young men. These young men
were among the 12,000 World War II conscientious objectors who
chose to perform civilian public service as an alternative to
fighting in what is widely regarded as America's 'good war.' Three
thousand of these men volunteered to work at state institutions,
where they found conditions appalling. Acting on conscience a
second time, they challenged America's treatment of its citizens
with severe disabilities. ""Acts of Conscience"" brings to light
the extraordinary efforts of these courageous men, drawing upon
extensive archival research, interviews, and personal
correspondence. The World War II conscientious objectors were not
the first to expose public institutions, and they would not be the
last. What distinguishes them from reformers of other eras is that
their activities have faded from professional and popular memory.
Steven J. Taylor's moving account is an indispensable contribution
to the historical record.
This collection of 149 all-new activities will add both meaning and
enjoyment to the activities at adult day centers, home care
settings, or residential care facilities. Feedback and insights
from individuals with early-stage dementia helped shape this new
collection, as well as activity suggestions from national and
international dementia programs. New themes to explore in Volume 2
include activities related to the kitchen and food, life story
sharing and reminiscence, religious and spiritual traditions, and
wellness. Adaptations for people in the early and late stages of
Alzheimer's disease, preventive measures to avoid unwanted
surprises, and conversation tips make these activities particularly
versatile.
My brother Ronan, a long term chronic depression and schizophrenia
patient, was admitted to Cork University in the summer of 2005 to
undergo treatment with the breakthrough drug, Clozapine. However
despite our family's misgivings and protestations and against our
wishes, he was discharged before he had time to become fully
accustomed to this new medication. Shortly afterwards he
disappeared. He had very little money and no mobile phone. He had
no passport and since all he had was a bus-pass, we convinced
ourselves that he had just gone to Dublin for a few days. However
following two weeks of no word and futile searching in Ireland, we
took a decision to go to the national media to appeal for help. As
a result of intensive media coverage, including the RTE News and
the national press, we finally discovered that Ronan had somehow
managed to fly to the UK on the day of his disappearance. Our
search then moved to London. Extensive enquiries revealed that
Ronan had returned to Heathrow Airport on a number of occasions. He
was eventually ejected from the airport by the Metropolitan Police.
Although forewarned of the seemingly insurmountable difficulties
involved, my elder brother Martin and I, managed to crack the
London media, garner the assistance of Scotland Yard and bluffed
our way into the Irish Embassy in London. During our search we
witnessed at first hand the appalling isolation and despair of the
homeless in Ireland and London. We saw the darker side of London.
We also encountered enormous support, assistance and goodwill from
the most unexpected quarters. Against all the odds, we broke down
wall after wall and with perseverance and some good fortune, we
eventually found our brother, Ronan. Following a period of care in
London, Ronan returned home to Cork, where he lives to this day,
safe and sound - a dearly loved member of our large family. Ronan's
story is timeless and is not only about mental health and
homelessness. It is also about love, despair, hope and
determination. It is about achieving the impossible. I have been
asked may times to write this story but I feel this is the moment
to do so. The story deals with the two biggest human interest
topics in the public and media forums at the moment. The homeless
situation in Ireland and is now at crisis point. While there are
numerous causes and reasons for homelessness, research shows that
it is related to and often overlaps with the growing incidence of
serious mental health issues, particularly in young men. This is a
unique and special story which I intend to market aggressively
through radio, television and other media platforms as a means of
highlighting the current crisis in Irish mental health care and the
growing number of people needlessly living and dying on the streets
of Ireland.
An advance directive is a way of making a person's views known if
he or she should become mentally incapable of giving consent to
treatment, or making informed choices about treatment, at some
future time. Advance Directives in Mental Health is a comprehensive
and accessible guide for mental health professionals advising
service users on their choices about treatment in the event of
future episodes of mental illness, covering all ideological, legal
and medical aspects of advance directives. Jacqueline Atkinson
explains their origins and significance in the context of mental
health legislation and compares advance directives in mental health
with those in other areas of medicine like dementia or terminal
illness, offering a general overview of the differences in the laws
of various English-speaking countries. She explores issues of
autonomy and responsibility in mental health and gives practical
advice on how to set up, implement and change advance directives.
The book offers a useful overview of advance directives and is a
key reference for all mental health professionals as well as
postgraduate students, lawyers who work with mentally ill people,
service users and their families and carers.
The correlation between 'disengagement' and illness in people with
dementia living in long-term care settings is becoming more widely
recognised, and developing and adapting front-line staff responses
to the changing needs of individuals is a crucial factor in
addressing this problem. This book presents a complete practical
framework for whole person assessment, care planning and review of
persons with dementia or signs of dementia (including those with
learning disabilities) who are in need of, or already receiving,
health and/or social support. The book provides photocopiable
assessment forms, guidelines for carrying out the assessment, and
suggestions for tailored interventions based on the profile that
emerges from the assessment process. The authors also include a
clear explanation of the five theoretical components of dementia
that are considered in the assessment: health, biography,
personality, neurological impairment and social psychology. This
good practice guide will provide a step up to the challenge of
providing person centred care as a minimum standard rather than
just an ideal. Care workers in residential settings and social
workers assessing clients for their support requirements will find
this an essential resource.
Psychopathology: A Case-Based Approach provides future
practitioners with the requisite knowledge base and skill sets
essential to treating mental disorders and abnormal behavior. The
textbook recognizes the complex, multifaceted nature of treating
mental disorders and reveals the interconnectedness of the
constructs and dynamics inherent in such treatment. Readers learn
about the etiology, diagnostic process and nomenclature, treatment,
referral, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders. The
text provides the reader with a foundational understanding of a
vast range of mental disorders, as well as effective,
evidence-based treatments for each. The book presents current
scholarly research regarding theories, approaches, strategies, and
techniques for working with specific populations of clients with
mental and emotional disorders. Additional sections address
psychotropic medications and their effectiveness with particular
disorders; DSM-5 and ICD-10(11) and how they interrelate with
mental disorders; and ethical, legal, and practical guidelines
critical to establishing an effective and meaningful practice. In
addition, students are encouraged to reflect upon their motives for
becoming a mental health professional, including their personal
state of wellness and life adjustments that may be necessary to
support their personal practice. Written to provide fundamental
knowledge and encourage mastery of understanding mental disorders
and relevant treatment options, Psychopathology is an ideal
resource for counselors-in-training as well as practicing mental
health professionals.
Recognizing that peace officers have become this nation's first
responders for calls involving those experiencing mental health
crises, Policing and Human Behavior provides readers with
information that will help them gain a better understanding of
those living with mental illness, and people in general. The
textbook uses theoretical concepts in sociology, social psychology,
psychology, and criminology to explain the factors that influence
human behavior in a variety of situations. It also uses those same
concepts to explain how the peace officer personality is developed
and how it influences a peace officer's on-duty and off-duty
behaviors. Readers are given in-depth information on the most
common mental illnesses encountered in the field, as well as
alcohol and other drugs that can negatively impact behavior, to
include their history, appearance, and psychological and
physiological effects. The textbook thoroughly explores topics such
as authoritarianism, cognitive dissonance, and suicide. Providing
future peace officers and other criminal justice professionals with
vital knowledge, Policing and Human Behavior is an exemplary
resource for courses and programs in law enforcement, criminal
justice, and the social sciences.
The Social Worker's Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health
provides a comprehensive guide to working with children and young
people who are experiencing mental health problems, and equips the
reader with the knowledge and skills to provide the best service to
these vulnerable young people. The first part of the book considers
what role social work can play in child and adolescent mental
health, and explores key ideas related to mental health and young
people, including attachment issues, children's emotional
development and common and complex mental health problems. The
author then covers how social work skills and methods can be
applied to working with children and young people with mental
health problems, including guidance on assessment tools,
intervention, and multi-disciplinary working. The final section
focuses on the wider context, such as legislative and policy
frameworks and the importance of considering cultural, spiritual
and religious identity. Case examples, reflective activities and
practical exercises are included to underpin theory and knowledge.
This book will be essential reading for all pre- and
post-qualifying social work practitioners involved with children,
adolescents and families, in particular those working in mental
health settings, as well as approved mental health professionals.
Spirituality often plays a critical role in health and wellness,
yet few have explored in detail the process through which
practitioners can identify and use clients' spiritual strengths to
their mutual advantage. To address this gap, this practice-oriented
text equips helping professionals with the tools they need to
administer spiritual assessments ethically and professionally.
David R. Hodge outlines a number of assessment approaches,
including an implicit method for evaluating "secular" forms of
spirituality. Case examples illustrate the implementation of these
strategies in different clinical settings and with groups from
diverse racial, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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