Introducing Mental Health, Second Edition

An easy-to-read, jargon-free, introduction to mental health, this practical guide is written for students, mental health practitioners and non-qualified professionals. This fully revised second edition reflects developments in legislation and practice over the last ten years. The authors explain key concepts in easily understandable language, accessible even to those with no prior knowledge of the subject. They detail the major mental health disorders, the issues surrounding them, and provide detailed information on: * treatment and support * risk assessment and management * mental illness and the Criminal Justice System * the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act Providing useful suggestions and strategies, this is an invaluable resource for anyone working with people who are experiencing mental illness, including housing workers, support workers, probation officers, prison officers, police officers and student nurses.