Psychosocial Interventions for People with Schizophrenia A Practical Guide for Mental Health Workers |
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| Editor:
| Harris, Neil
Williams, Steve
Bradshaw, Tim |
| ISBN: | 978-0-333-77739-8 |
| Publication Date: | May 2017 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan Limited
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| Imprint: | Red Globe Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $57.95 |
Book Description:
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Mental health care for people experiencing schizophrenia has changed dramatically over the last twenty years. This book draws on the expertise of a group of experienced clinical practitioners to provide an up-to-date understanding of this condition, and a practical guide to implementing evidence-based psychosocial interventions for people with schizophrenia. Written in a clear and accessible format, this book -covers the historical, social and political perspectives which give...
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Mental health care for people experiencing schizophrenia has changed dramatically over the last twenty years. This book draws on the expertise of a group of experienced clinical practitioners to provide an up-to-date understanding of this condition, and a practical guide to implementing evidence-based psychosocial interventions for people with schizophrenia. Written in a clear and accessible format, this book
-covers the historical, social and political perspectives which give meaning to the current position of mental health care
-includes up-to-date interventions framed within the context of peoples lives
-describes how these interventions translate into specialist areas of practice
Using a variety of clinical examples, this text provides a clear overview of schizophrenia, and serves as a comprehensive, practical guide to the understanding, treatment and management of this mental condition.