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Straight Talking Introduction to the Causes of Mental Health Problems
John Read
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Description for Straight Talking Introduction to the Causes of Mental Health Problems
Paperback. Suitable for mental health service users, their carers, students and mental health professionals, this book presents a frank introduction to the causes of mental health problems. Series: Straight Talking Introductions. Num Pages: 165 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMH; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 175 x 114 x 10. Weight in Grams: 148.
A pocket sized, good value series of succinct, thought provoking introductions ideal for students in all mental health disciplines, psychiatric service users, carers and indeed everyone with an interest in mental health. The causes of mental health problems are often more complicated than we would like. This book presents straightforward summaries of the history, theories and research about the various possible causes. Because there is no single convenient answer to the questions explored in this book, competing viewpoints are presented. Readers are encouraged to focus on what fits best with their own experience and decide what might be most helpful. ... Read more
A pocket sized, good value series of succinct, thought provoking introductions ideal for students in all mental health disciplines, psychiatric service users, carers and indeed everyone with an interest in mental health. The causes of mental health problems are often more complicated than we would like. This book presents straightforward summaries of the history, theories and research about the various possible causes. Because there is no single convenient answer to the questions explored in this book, competing viewpoints are presented. Readers are encouraged to focus on what fits best with their own experience and decide what might be most helpful. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
PCCS Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
165
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Straight Talking Introductions
Condition
New
Weight
136g
Number of Pages
165
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906254193
SKU
V9781906254193
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About John Read
Dr John Read worked in the UK and USA for 20 years as a Clinical Psychologist and manager of mental health services. He then joined the Psychology Department of the University of Aukland, New Zealand in 1994. He is co-editor (with Loren Mosher and Richard Bentall) of 'Models of Madness': Psychological, social and biological approaches to schizophrenia (Routledge, 2004)and founding ... Read more
Reviews for Straight Talking Introduction to the Causes of Mental Health Problems
'An accessible look at complex issues which empowers the reader to start thinking for themselves. A refreshing antidote to the simplistic and pessimistic biomedical model.' Jacqui Dillon, Chair, Hearing Voices Network This brilliantly engaging, understandable and thoughtful book describes current opinion about the causes of mental health problems and will equip service users, carers and professionals alike with empowering knowledge.' ... Read more