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Abstract / Summary

What causes a person to flourish or languish? Or to be well or ill? How can the mental health and well-being of society as a whole, and individuals, be promoted and enhanced? This book explores the social, economic, political, cultural and environmental factors that affect mental health and well-being on a societal and individual level, and how prevention and intervention can enhance mental health. Taking a holistic approach to mental health, the book sets out effective strategies, from creating a supportive environment to building personal skills. Three extended case studies demonstrate how principles can be applied in practice in different situations: a specific social problem (suicide); a population group (young Black and minority ethnic groups); and a medically defined problem (people with long term conditions).The book is a vital resource for strategic planners (including commissioners) working to promote mental health and wellbeing at a population level, as well as operational services delivering to specific individuals and groups. It addresses the role of generic service providers as well as being essential reading for mental health and public health students.

Field of Interest

Social Work

Author

Catherine J. Mackereth, fl. 2013, Alyson M. Learmonth, fl. 2012, Jean S. Brown, 1954-

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Copyright Message

Copyright © Jean S. Brown, Alyson M. Learmonth and Catherine J. Mackereth 2015; forward copyright © John R. Ashton 2015

Content Type

Book

Duration

0 sec

Format

Text

Original Publication Date

2015

Page Count

306

Publication Year

2015

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Place Published / Released

London, England

Subject

Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology & Counseling, Mental Health, Public health awareness, Public health, Mental health, Macro