Communication and Mental Illness

Theoretical and Practical Approaches

Jenny France author Sarah Kramer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:15th Jan '01

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Communication and Mental Illness cover

`This is a unique book that addresses an interesting aspect of work in mental health settings.' - Mental Health OT

Communication and Mental Illness is a comprehensive and practical textbook written by a multidisciplinary group of experts in the field of mental health which will be of interest to all those interested in improving their understanding of individuals with mental illness. The book is divided into three parts. The first of these offers both student and experienced clinicians in the mental health field an improved theoretical knowledge of the methods of communication commonly adopted by individuals with a variety of diagnoses of mental illness. It also provides practical suggestions of how this information can improve the individual professional's management of patients. Part Two looks at how information about communication in mental illness can influence service provision, ending with suggestions for future policy and practice. Communication and Mental Illness concludes with a final part describing the state of current research into different facets of communication and mental illness, offering an insight into the variety of research methodology and points of interest to those involved in the field.

ISBN: 9781853027321

Dimensions: 244mm x 189mm x 26mm

Weight: 936g

464 pages