Description
Book SynopsisâœThere is plenty in this book to get your teeth into and help us think about how we work with people in mental health crises and how we might best make a difference.âAlan Simpson, Professor of Mental Health Nursing, Health Service and Population Research, Kingâs College London, UK
âœAny one of us could experience a mental health crisis. However, a high-quality interdisciplinary response can be lifesaving and life changing. This book is an important contribution to the literature as it has examples ofgood practice for all professionals â both on the frontline and in service development.âDr Adrian James, President, Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK
âœThis publication is a valuable and timely resource given the increasing recognition of the impact of mental health needs in a range of different professional settings.âVictori
Table of ContentsForeword – Alan Simpson
List of Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1 – Laying the foundations of crisis, interprofessionalism and recoveryStevie Morris, Jo Williams, and Kris DeeringChapter 2 – Mental Health Crises in an Emergency Department.Andy Hill and Dr Amy ManleyChapter 3 – The role of mental health services with crisis management. Rob Williams, Jordan Hodge, and Kris DeeringChapter 4 – Policing the mental health crisisAnne Eason, Rob Starr and Matt GauntChapter 5 – The role of the paramedic in mental health crisis care. David WilliamsChapter 6 – The role of mental health social workers in crisis work – values, responsibilities, powers, and duties.Robert Lomax and Dr Kevin StoneChapter 7 – Collaboration and whole system working.Jo Williams and Kris Deering
Glossary of Terms
Index
