An Introduction to Mental Health

Chapter 1: A history of mental health Chapter 2: Mental health law Chapter 3: Mental health policy Chapter 4: Mental health professionals Chapter 5: Mental health diagnostics Chapter 6: Interventions Chapter 7: Ethical practice and decision making in mental health Chapter 8: Equality and diversity in mental health practice Chapter 9: Social influence on mental health Chapter 10: International perspectives in mental health

The book is a clear, straightforward guide to the issues around mental health starting with the discipline's fundamental history, exploring the various thought processes behind mental health with a clear tone and holistic view. Overall, this book can be considered a useful starting resource for non-mental health practitioners to develop their understanding of the processes involved in mental health. -- Joanne Fisher, Senior Practice Educator, Cambridge University Hospitals Perioperative Care Services