Working with Ethnicity, Race and Culture in Mental Health
A Handbook for Practitioners
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Mental Health, Medical
| Author: | Hári Sewell | ISBN: | 9781846428555 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Publication: | October 15, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Hári Sewell |
| ISBN: | 9781846428555 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Publication: | October 15, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Language: | English |
This book enables front line practitioners to understand why it is important to consider the specific needs of people from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds in mental health settings.
It offers practical guidance on how practitioners can take positive steps to improve the quality of their work and their relationships with BME service users, and ultimately how to improve their outcomes. By advocating the practice of recognizing the individuality of each service user, this book provides practitioners with the tools and information they need to work fairly and effectively.
Case examples of organisations that have achieved a quality of delivery that is valued by BME people are included, along with exercises that help practitioners to make links between theory and their individual practice. It is invaluable reading for all those working on the front line in mental health.
This book enables front line practitioners to understand why it is important to consider the specific needs of people from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds in mental health settings.
It offers practical guidance on how practitioners can take positive steps to improve the quality of their work and their relationships with BME service users, and ultimately how to improve their outcomes. By advocating the practice of recognizing the individuality of each service user, this book provides practitioners with the tools and information they need to work fairly and effectively.
Case examples of organisations that have achieved a quality of delivery that is valued by BME people are included, along with exercises that help practitioners to make links between theory and their individual practice. It is invaluable reading for all those working on the front line in mental health.
