Synopses & Reviews
People with serious mental illness no longer spend years of their lives in psychiatric institutions. In developed countries, there has been a major shift in the focus of care from hospitals into the community. However, while it means those with mental illness are not confined, it does not guarantee they will be fully integrated into their communities. The barriers to full citizenship are partly due to the disabilities produced by their illnesses and partly by stigmatizing and discriminatory attitudes of the public. This book analyzes the causes of these barriers and suggests ways of dismantling them. The book is constructed in two parts: the first relates to social inclusion and the second to occupational inclusion. Throughout, the text is annotated with quotes from consumers to illustrate their experience of the issues discussed. The innovations outlined are described in sufficient detail for the reader to implement them in their own practice.
Review
"...the authors... have gathered together an impressive range of evidence that should encourage funders and policy makers that the approach they advocate, social inclusion, makes both social and economic sense. Social Inclusion of People with Mental Illness appears to be pitched at practicioners new to mental health, or perhaps looking for a plainly written overview to what used to be called "social psychiatry." If that is the case the book succeeds admirably. Much of the material has been extensively reported in various journal publications over almost two decades, and the book provides plenty of references for those who wish to pursue the original research and publications. It will be useful for mental health professionals, consumers, researchers and policy makers. For anyone wanting an introduction to the evolution of postinstitutional approaches to mental health care, and social interventions aimed at increasing inclusion this book is a great start."
Metapsychology
Review
"This concise book will most likely appeal to people interested in learning about how services for those with mental illness could be better designed to encourage full integration into societal life. Readers who are more generally interested in caring for those with mental illness or in reducing stigma would also find this book helpful."
Jeffrey L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., Editor, Psychiatric Services
Review
"The advantages of having decades' worth of practical experience are evident in the many contributions this book makes to caring for people with mental illnesses in compassionate and effective ways. In addition to covering the usual topics of medication adherence, cognitive behavioral interventions, and psychiatric rehabilitation, the authors discuss at some length equally important topics that, for whatever reason, are seldom described by others in the field."Larry Davidson, APA PsychCritiques
Synopsis
People with serious mental illness no longer spend years of their lives in psychiatric institutions. In developed countries, there has been a major shift in the focus of care from hospitals into the community. However, whilst it means those with mental illness are not confined, it does not guarantee they will be fully integrated into their communities. This book analyses the causes of these barriers and suggests ways of dismantling them. The book is constructed in two parts, the first relates to social inclusion and the second to occupational inclusion.
Synopsis
People with mental illness no longer spend years of their lives in psychiatric institutions. However, whilst it means they are not confined, it does not guarantee they will be fully integrated into their communities. This book analyses the causes of exclusion and suggests ways of overcoming them.
About the Author
Dr Julian Leff is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Since 1996, he has been the Co-ordinator of the Reintegration Working Group in the Global Programme Against Stigma and Discrimination Because of Schizophrenia. He is the author of numerous publications.Dr Richard Warner is the Medical Director of the Mental Health Center of Boulder County, Colorado. He is also Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at the University of Colorado. He is the author of numerous publications and for the past ten years has been the co-ordinator of a major component of the World Psychiatric Association Global Programme Against Stigma and Discrimination Because of Schizophrenia.
Table of Contents
Foreword; 1. Introduction: Barriers to social and occupational integration; 2. The course of psychoses; 3. The nature of stigma; 4. Poverty and social disadvantage; 5. Ameliorating users' symptoms; 6. Dismantling psychiatric institutions; 7. Reducing fear and discrimination among the public; 8. Tackling self-stigmatisation; 9. Overcoming obstacles to employment; 10. Economic obstacles to employment; 11. The spectrum of work programmes; 12. Social firms; 13. Innovative strategies; 14. Inclusion and empowerment of consumers.