Serious Mental Health Problems in the Community: Policy, Practice & Research

This resource offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary critical overview of the effect of policy framework, organizational structures, economic issues and the principles of "good" practice in the provision of community services for people with serious mental health problems. Combines research evidence and practical illustrations of approaches and interventions with informed comment on their efficacy and implementation in routine clinical practice. Chapters include key points, case studies, questions for reflection and discussion and suggested further reading.

Leading editors and contributors

Multidisciplinary perspectives, includes contributions from nurses, social workers, OTs and clinical psychologists

Evidence-based

First book to provide a comprehensive and practical overview of strategies for working in this area

Focuses on practice through case-studies