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Promoting Public Mental Health and Well-Being: Principles into Practice
Catherine J. Mackereth
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Description for Promoting Public Mental Health and Well-Being: Principles into Practice
Paperback. What factors affect mental health and well-being on a societal and individual level, and how can mental health be enhanced through effective prevention and intervention? This book sets out key strategies, and case studies demonstrate principles in practice. Essential reading for mental health and public health professionals and students. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: MBN; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 436.
What causes a person to flourish or languish? Or to be well or ill? How can the mental health and well-being of society as a whole, and individuals, be promoted and enhanced? This book explores the social, economic, political, cultural and environmental factors that affect mental health and well-being on a societal and individual level, and how prevention and intervention can enhance mental health. Taking a holistic approach to mental health, the book sets out effective strategies, from creating a supportive environment to building personal skills. Three extended case studies demonstrate how principles can be applied ... Read more
What causes a person to flourish or languish? Or to be well or ill? How can the mental health and well-being of society as a whole, and individuals, be promoted and enhanced? This book explores the social, economic, political, cultural and environmental factors that affect mental health and well-being on a societal and individual level, and how prevention and intervention can enhance mental health. Taking a holistic approach to mental health, the book sets out effective strategies, from creating a supportive environment to building personal skills. Three extended case studies demonstrate how principles can be applied ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
436g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849055673
SKU
V9781849055673
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About Catherine J. Mackereth
Jean S. Brown is a Public Health Consultant and mental health epidemiologist, working on a freelance basis. Alyson M. Learmonth retired in 2012 from her post as Director of Public Health in Gateshead, with a special interest in inequalities, as well as evidence-based commissioning. She remains professionally active, particularly in relation to the application of health impact ... Read more
Reviews for Promoting Public Mental Health and Well-Being: Principles into Practice
Generally, the style was concise and clear, with key points sections at the start of each chapter, reasonable text layout (although admittedly a bit bland), and a summary/coming up section at the end of each chapter. Relevant policy and legislation are outlined in a helpful rather than tokenistic way, and generally the references and anecdotal case studies seem to be ... Read more