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Book Synopsis"This is a well-organised book. The layout is clear, with references at the end of each chapter, and there are activities and questions for reflection, as well as good use of tables. The editorsâ foreword at the beginning of each chapter provides a useful link from the previous material, and gives a sense of continuity.
"It willâbe a useful addition to a reading list for public health students and anyone interested in promoting mental health in their clients. It will provide a useful platform for debate, and a summary of mental health needs at different points in the life span."Critical Public Health
"This text provides an excellent overview for anyone new to mental health promotion or wanting to refresh their learning.
...the book provides a concise argument that mental health promotion has a strong theory base, evidence base and value base for anyone wishing to learn, advocate for or develop its practice."
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Table of Contents
List of figures, tables and boxes
List of contributors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of abbreviations
Introduction
What is mental health?
Mental health promotion
Infancy and childhood (0–5 years and 6–12 years)
Adolescence and emerging adulthood (12–17 years and 18–24 years)
Adulthood: increasing responsibility and middle-age (25–45 years and 45–65 years)
Older people: the retirement years (65–80 years and 80 years)
Concluding comments and the future of mental health promotion
Appendices
Glossary
Index
