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The Short Guide to Mental Health
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Erstverkaufstag: 01.02.2025
Artikel-Nr:
9781447352440
Veröffentl:
2025
Erscheinungsdatum:
01.02.2025
Seiten:
232
Autor:
Deirdre Heenan
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Professor Deirdre Heenan was formerly Provost and Dean of Academic Development at the Magee Campus. A distinguished researcher, author and broadcaster, she is a member of the Institute for Research in Social Sciences and has published widely on healthcare, education policy, social care and devolution. She is a co-founder and former co-director of the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey.
In this clear and concise primer, Deirdre Heenan and Jennifer Betts lay out key concepts and debates in the field of mental health. With overviews of recent developments and stakeholder perspectives, the book introduces contemporary themes in policy and practice. It explores the prevalence, cost and social determinants of mental illness, the changing attitudes and stigma around them, and the roles of the state, voluntary and community sectors in designing and delivering services. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, the guide includes: - text boxes and figures to illustrate key points; - end of chapter summaries; - international case studies; - further reading guides. For students, practitioners, policy makers and newcomers alike, this is an accessible and comprehensive guide to an increasingly prioritised and debated topic.