Tackling Mental Health Crises Av David (University Of Southampton) Kingdon, Marie Finn

<P><EM>Tackling Mental Health Crises</EM> provides a practical guide to combining social and psychological responses to mental health problems.</P><P>David Kingdon and Marie Finn look at what constitutes a crisis, be it an individual crisis presentation or a situational crisis for services. They reject current diagnostic approaches to mental health, focussing instead on a symptom-led approach and keeping an awareness of the intervention experience for clients and carers throughout. Subjects covered include:</P><UL><LI>engaging and assessing the client</LI><LI>risk assessment and management</LI><LI>emotional, behavioural, cognitive and physical presentations</LI><LI>service teams and settings. </LI><P></P></UL><P>The emphasis throughout is on taking a holistic look at crisis prevention and management, encompassing both the work that takes place at an individual level and the wider impact of societal and political issues.</P><P>Containing clear direction and practical advice, combined wi