Key Concepts in Mental Health

by David Pilgrim

This is the only text to give you a complete, concise overview of mental health and all the issues that surround it from a theoretical and practical point of view. Split into three sections, the book defines mental health and mental illness, examines the services and settings in which mental health care takes place and discusses the societal issues surrounding mental health. Made up of 63 bite-sized chapters, the book · Definitions of the key concepts · Key points that you need to know for your study and practice · Further reading to help you expand your knowledge It will be essential reading for students of health, nursing, mental health, social work and social care. It is also valuable reading for students of counselling and psychotherapy.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology, Mental Health

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2005

Reviews

[Ellie Spencer (catching up from hiatus) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great introduction to various areas of mental health. I really liked the way it was set out, and found that it was written in an easy to understand way.
Some of the arguments made opened my mind to new ways of thinking and introduced me to issues I hadn’t considered before.

[Cari Mayhew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great summaries, lots of handy references.

[Aggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book provides a basic overview of important concepts in mental health. The chapters are kept short and very informative. The language is simple and easily understandable.
It is a great book for anyone, who wants to learn more about the mental health.
The book describes most common disorders, available services and treatments and critical points.

[Faramarz]

i don not think because i have not read it.