Mental Illness - A Handbook for Carers (Paperback, 2nd Ed)

`This handbook planned for carer's will offer relatives and friends with noteworthy organizational health care information. It will also help guide carer's regarding the key roles, and the functions of support agencies that are seen as crucial elements when planning and seeking alternative care interventions...This book aims to provide carers with basic facts and the confidence to deal more effectively with their role.' - The International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing Research This is an essential resource for all people caring for family members or friends with mental illness. Written by experts, Mental Illness: A Handbook for Carers provides basic information on: * forms of mental illness * treatment plans * what to do in an emergency * the role of mental health professionals and other agencies * legal issues and confidentiality * housing, work and benefits. Mental Illness examines the provision made for people with mental illness and their carers, and the support that is available to them. It includes information on housing, employment, social services and the law. The writers avoid jargon, and the book includes a glossary of terms with which carers may be unfamiliar. Accessible, practical and comprehensive, this handbook acts as a one-stop shop for anyone caring for a person with a mental illness.

General

Imprint:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2001
First published:	2001
Contributors:	Geoffrey Wolff • Wendy Whitaker • Sarah Welsh • Marisa Silverman • Emma Staples
Editors:	George Szmukler
Contributors:	Amanda Thompsell • John Wade • Gill Todd • Jane Tiller
Dimensions:	232 x 158 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	304
Edition:	2nd Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-85302-934-9
Categories:	Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > Mental health services
LSN:	1-85302-934-3
Barcode:	9781853029349

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