Augustus, Jo.

An introduction to mental health / Jo Augustus, Justine Bold and Briony Williams. - 182 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1: A history of mental health
Chapter 2: Mental health law
Chapter 3: Mental health policy
Chapter 4: Mental health professionals
Chapter 5: Mental health diagnostics
Chapter 6: Interventions
Chapter 7: Ethical practice and decision making in mental health
Chapter 8: Equality and diversity in mental health practice
Chapter 9: Social influence on mental health
Chapter 10: International perspectives in mental health

This book will give students a firm foundation in what we mean by the term 'mental health', the factors which affect mental health and the interventions and processes by which mental health issues are dealt with.

CAS Bachelor of Science in Psychology


Text in English

9781526423634 (pbk)


Mental health.
Mental illness.
Mental Health Services.

362.2 Au46 2019