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A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness 6e (Paperback, 6th edition)
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A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness 6e (Paperback, 6th edition)
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How do we understand mental health problems in their social
context? A former BMA Medical Book of the Year award winner, this
book provides a sociological analysis of major areas of mental
health and illness. The book considers contemporary and historical
aspects of sociology, social psychiatry, policy and therapeutic law
to help students develop an in-depth and critical approach to this
complex subject. New developments for the sixth edition include:
*Brand new chapter on aging and older people *Updated material on
social class, ethnicity, user involvement, young people and
adolescence *New coverage on prisons legalism and the rise of
digital mental health management and delivery A classic in its
field, this well-established textbook offers a rich, contemporary
and well-crafted overview of mental health and illness unrivalled
by competitors and is essential reading for students and
professionals studying a range of medical sociology and
health-related courses. It is also highly suitable for trainee
mental health workers in the fields of social work, nursing,
clinical psychology and psychiatry. This classic text book has for
many years provided the definitive sociological lens with which to
understand the range of conceptual approaches to understanding
mental 'illness' in the historical journey from madness to
emotional health and the complex interdisciplinary challenges of
providing appropriate care or treatment to human distress and
suffering. This updated edition continues to provide illuminating
insights and clarifications not only for students but for academic
researchers and scholars at all levels. Gillian Bendelow, Professor
in Sociology of Health and Medicine, School of Applied Social
Science, University of Brighton A Sociology of Mental Health and
Illness is a sociological classic - for three decades now it has
been essential reading for all sociologists (and other social
scientists) wishing to learn more about mental (ill-)health and
society, be they students or professional teachers and researchers.
It has also long been a beacon, and will continue to guide, mental
health practitioners keen to better understand and engage with the
social dimensions of their work. A Sociology of Mental Health and
Illness is an incomparable resource. Professor Martyn Pickersgill,
University of Edinburgh, UK The relationship between sociology and
mental health has been well documented over the years. Social
factors such as poverty, social stress, socioeconomic
disadvantages, inequality, social exclusion have been implicated
for increased rates of mental health problems. Unfortunately,
psychiatry has not engaged sufficiently with sociology. "A
Sociology of Mental Health and Illness" has covered this disparity.
The sixth edition is a most welcome addition updating social trends
and new sociological material relevant to mental health, more
emphasis on service users' participation and the emerged evidence
base. It is a classic that should be an essential reading for all
mental health professionals. Nick Bouras, Emeritus Professor of
Psychiatry, King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry,
Psychology and Neuroscience Anne Rogers is Professor of Medical
Sociology & Health Systems Implementation at the University of
Southampton. David Pilgrim is Visiting Professor of Clinical
Psychology at the University of Southampton.
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