Description
Book SynopsisâœThis is a modern multi-disciplinary text confronting a complex age and journey into recovery. It is a roadmap for every student of mental health who wants to put the most up-to-date practice fuel into their tank. The case study approach offers an authentic insight into life experiences of service users and allows the reader to re-think the relationship they have with vulnerable people in the middle of sensitive life challenges.âDr Dean-David Holyoake, University of Wolverhampton, UK
This engaging book consists of 27 case studies which offer a realistic and insightful view into the experience of mental ill-health. A range of mental health problems are considered for people at different stages of the lifespan, from common problems such as anxiety or depression, through to severe and enduring conditions such as schizophrenia.
Part of a new Case Book series, the book is written in an informative and clear style and utilises the latest evidence-based interventions an
Table of Contents
Introduction
Section 1: Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Case Study 1: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) in Children and Young People
Case Study 2: Depression in Childhood
Case Study 3: Anxiety in Childhood (GAD)
Case Study 4: Childhood Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD)
Case Study 5: Behavioural Problems in Childhood
Case Study 6: Problems within Families
Section 2: Common Mental Health Problems in Adults
Case Study 7: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Case Study 8: Depression
Case Study 9: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD)
Case Study 10: Phobia
Case Study 11: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Section 3: Other Types of Mental Health Problems in Adults
Case Study 12: Alcohol Misuse
Case Study 13: Substance Misuse
Case Study 14: Self-harm
Case Study 15: Anorexia Nervosa
Case Study 16: Bulimia Nervosa
Section 4: Severe and Enduring Mental Health Problems in Adults
Case Study 17: Borderline Personality Disorder 1
Case Study 18: Borderline Personality Disorder 2
Case Study 19: Schizophrenia 1
Case Study 20: The Carer's Perspective
Case Study 21: Schizophrenia 2
Case Study 22: Caring for a Person with Bi-polar Disorder
Section 5: Mental Health Problems in Older Adults
Case Study 23: Depression in Older Adults
Case Study 24: Substance Misuse in Older Adults
Case Study 25: Dementia Care
Case Study 26: Supporting Carers
Case Study 27: Alcohol Misuse in Older Adults
Glossary
Index
