Product Description

Although it is widely agreed that the experiences of service users have much to offer mental health professionals, the majority of books for this group focus on either conditions or different types of service provision (acute, community). This book is different. It takes as its starting point the lived experience of recovery which is the process whereby individuals can be helped to understand and come to terms with their illness. The role and actions of mental health professionals is explored as part of the process of recovery. The major part of the book will focus on ways in which direct care staff can assist people with mental health problems, reflecting the accounts of the nature and type of assistance which have been valuable, and the ways in which such help can best be offered. It addresses two key components of recovery accessand inclusion to life opportunities and acceptance. Each chapter of the book looks at an aspect of recovery and clearly shows how practitioners must accept the individuals needs and work with them towards this goal

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #57798 in Books
• Published on: 2003-02-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Customer Reviews

The future for mental health care?
This book outlines a way forward for mental health professionals disillusioned with the "illness model", focusing on what is wrong with their patients rather than building on their strengths. It should be viewed as another piece in the puzzle rather than "the answer", but nevertheless gives the reader plenty to think about when reporting case study examples.

excellent book
Purchased this book for an assignment on recovery and social inclusion. It was an excellent resource and covers all aspects of recovery.