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Originally published in 1985, this book focuses on British
psychiatric policies, particularly in the 1920s, and 1950s when the
main legislation concerning mental illness was passed. It
approaches policy primarily as the outcome of the relationship
between politicians' attitudes and those of professional groups in
a specific social context. It examines the beliefs and theories of
psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists and social workers, as well as
the attitudes of government and MPs to mental illness, related
services and its role in society. It is argued that the adherence
to a medical-somatic view of mental illness by psychiatrists and
politicians alike has led to the exclusion of viable alternatives,
despite lip service being paid to some of them. It is shown that
the issues of recent decades have important messages today,
particularly in view of the 1982 amendments to the Mental Health
Act and the debate about community services.
Originally published in 1985, this book focuses on British
psychiatric policies, particularly in the 1920s, and 1950s when the
main legislation concerning mental illness was passed. It
approaches policy primarily as the outcome of the relationship
between politicians' attitudes and those of professional groups in
a specific social context. It examines the beliefs and theories of
psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists and social workers, as well as
the attitudes of government and MPs to mental illness, related
services and its role in society. It is argued that the adherence
to a medical-somatic view of mental illness by psychiatrists and
politicians alike has led to the exclusion of viable alternatives,
despite lip service being paid to some of them. It is shown that
the issues of recent decades have important messages today,
particularly in view of the 1982 amendments to the Mental Health
Act and the debate about community services.
This book is a challenge to the enduring status and domination of
bio-medical approaches in mental health services. Contributors from
four continents argue that this domination, along with
modernization and multidisciplinary work, will not improve people's
lives unless social and psychological perspectives are appreciated
and integrated. This implies new forms of relationships and social
arrangements. Mental Health at the Crossroads: the Promise of the
Psychosocial Approach is a timely analysis of the psychosocial
approach as it resonates across the discipline divide, considering
the past and future development. It is written from the
perspectives of service users and carers, managers, practitioners,
educators, researchers and policy makers, illustrated with case
studies from Australia, Brazil, Italy, UK and the USA. This book
presents an alternative approach to conventional thinking in mental
health, providing a fascinating and valuable resource for those
seeking new perspectives, grounded in theory with practice
examples, in order to influence the current agenda and change
practice.
This book is a challenge to the enduring status and domination of
bio-medical approaches in mental health services. Contributors from
four continents argue that this domination, along with
modernization and multidisciplinary work, will not improve people's
lives unless social and psychological perspectives are appreciated
and integrated. This implies new forms of relationships and social
arrangements. AAMental Health at the Crossroads: the Promise of the
Psychosocial Approach AA is a timely analysis of the psychosocial
approach as it resonates across the discipline divide, considering
the past and future development. It is written from the
perspectives of service users and careers, managers, practitioners,
educators, researchers and policy makers, illustrated with case
studies from Australia, Brazil, Italy, UK and the USA. This book
presents an alternative approach to conventional thinking in mental
health, providing a fascinating and valuable resource for those
seeking new perspectives, grounded in theory with practice
examples, in order to influence the current agenda and change
practice.
As binge-watching and streaming lead to increasing amounts of
content and screen time, understanding how domestic violence and
abuse is portrayed in popular culture and its impact on DVA in our
society is more important than ever. Amid current international
attention on sexual harassment, abuse and exploitation initiated by
the #MeToo movement, this collection demonstrates how networked
communication is influencing activism, both online and in the
real-world. The term gendered DVA recognises the wider gender
inequality underpinning DVA, and intersecting inequalities such as
race, social class, sexuality, age and disability. International
contributors from Europe, the USA and Australia examine how DVA is
represented in different media forms comprising film, television,
newspapers, digital and social media, and TED lectures. The
collection examines intimate partner abuse, child abuse, grooming
and sexual exploitation, elder abuse and neglect, and abuse in LGBT
relationships. Authors also analyse policy changes in relation to
DVA, both progressive and regressive, together with topics such as
moral panic in the media and trial by media. An in-depth and
wide-ranging resource, this collection will be a valuable text for
health and social care professionals, researchers, academics,
undergraduate and postgraduate students, and people with lived
experience of DVA.
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