Mental Illness
A Handbook for Carers
$84.80
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
14 March 2001
Summary
This is an essential resource for all people caring for family members or friends with mental illness. Written by experts, Mental Illness: A Handbook for Carers provides basic information on:
- Forms of mental illness
- Treatment plans
- What to do in an emergency
- The role of mental health professionals and other agencies
- Legal issues and confidentiality
- Housing, work, and benefits
Mental Illness examines the provision made f…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781853029349 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1853029343 |
| Author: | Geoffrey Wolff, Wendy Whitaker, Sarah Welsh, Marisa Silverman, Emma Staples, George Szmukler, Amanda Thompsell, John Wade, Gill Todd, Jane Tiller |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 14 March 2001 |
| Weight: | 484g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 158mm x 19mm |
About The Author
Geoffrey Wolff
Rosalind Ramsay is a consultant psychiatrist at St Thomas’ Hospital, London. She wrote the chapter on psychological disorders for the new edition of the Home Medical Manual, published by Dorling Kindersley and the British Medical Association.
George Szmukler is a consultant psychiatrist and medical director at the Maudsley Hospital who has worked with carers to establish and evaluate support programmes.
Claire Gerada is a GP and the lead clinician for a community drug and alcohol team. She also works as a senior policy advisor in the Department of Health.
Sarah Mars is a professional writer currently employed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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