A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health
Social Contexts, Theories, and Systems
By Teresa L. Scheid,Eric R. Wright | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
About the book
With chapters written by leading scholars and researchers the third edition of A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health provides an updated comprehensive review of the sociology of mental health. The volume presents an overview of the historical social and institutional frameworks for understanding mental health and illness. Part I examines the social factors that shape psychiatric diagnosis and the measurement of mental health and illness the theories that explain the definition and treatment of mental disorders and cultural variability in mental health. The section addresses the DSM5 and its potential influence on diagnosis and research on mental health outcomes. Part II investigates the effects of social context on mental health and illness. Part III focuses on the organization delivery and social context of mental health treatment. The chapters in Part III address the likely impact of the Affordable Care Act on mental health care. This volume is a key resource for students researchers advocates and policymakers seeking to understand mental health and mental health delivery systems.
Editions of A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107134874
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781316500965
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With chapters written by leading scholars and researchers the third edition of A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health provides an updated comprehensive review of the sociology of mental health. The volume presents an overview of the historical social and institutional frameworks for understanding mental health and illness. Part I examines the social factors that shape psychiatric diagnosis and the measurement of mental health and illness the theories that explain the definition and treatment of mental disorders and cultural variability in mental health. The section addresses the DSM5 and its potential influence on diagnosis and research on mental health outcomes. Part II investigates the effects of social context on mental health and illness. Part III focuses on the organization delivery and social context of mental health treatment. The chapters in Part III address the likely impact of the Affordable Care Act on mental health care. This volume is a key resource for students researchers advocates and policymakers seeking to understand mental health and mental health delivery systems.
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With chapters written by leading scholars and researchers the third edition of A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health provides an updated comprehensive review of the sociology of mental health. The volume presents an overview of the historical social and institutional frameworks for understanding mental health and illness. Part I examines the social factors that shape psychiatric diagnosis and the measurement of mental health and illness the theories that explain the definition and treatment of mental disorders and cultural variability in mental health. The section addresses the DSM5 and its potential influence on diagnosis and research on mental health outcomes. Part II investigates the effects of social context on mental health and illness. Part III focuses on the organization delivery and social context of mental health treatment. The chapters in Part III address the likely impact of the Affordable Care Act on mental health care. This volume is a key resource for students researchers advocates and policymakers seeking to understand mental health and mental health delivery systems.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health?
Medicine and Nursing > Medical specialties, branches of medicine > Clinical psychology
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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107134874
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health?
Teresa L. Scheid,Eric R. Wright
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107134874) and paperback(ISBN 9781316500965)