| The Prevention of Mental Illness in Primary Care Contributor(s): Kendrick, Tony (Editor), Tylee, Andre (Editor), Freeling, Paul (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521470579 ISBN-13: 9780521470575 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $279.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 1996 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: In these days of increasing international emphasis on care in the community and pressure on resources, the prevention of mental illness within primary care is becoming an important consideration. Up to a third of patients presenting to primary care services are suffering from psychological problems and the large majority are dealt with by the primary health care team. It is now recognised that many of these problems could be identified and tackled earlier in order to prevent their progression, the development of complications and subsequent relapses. Within this volume, experts from a wide range of primary and mental health care disciplines discuss issues ranging from primary prevention and health psychology through secondary prevention with the early identification of symptoms to tertiary prevention including the care and management of the long-term mentally ill. With full reference to the current state of research, emphasis has been given to practical measures that can be readily utilised in the primary care setting. This handbook will serve as an invaluable resource for all those with interests in the protection and conservation of mental health. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Psychiatry - General - Medical | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 616.89 |
| LCCN: 95038679 |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 7.06" W x 9.96" (1.96 lbs) 414 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Up to a third of patients obtaining primary care services are suffering from psychological problems and the primary health care team deals with the majority. In this volume, experts from a wide range of mental health care disciplines discuss issues ranging from primary prevention with identification of risk to early identification of problem symptoms and the effective management of long-term mental illness. With full reference to the current state of research, emphasis has been given to practical measures that can be readily utilized in the primary care setting. This handbook will serve as an invaluable resource for all those with interests in the protection and conservation of mental health. |
