Books with title Careers in Mental Health

Jobs in mental health are in high demand, but they require a strong passion for helping others overcome mental, emotional and behavioral challenges. Comments from professionals in the industry, current statistics, job forecasts, and realistic descriptions of occupations ranging from psychiatrists and psychologists to psychiatric nurses and licensed clinical social workers provide a helpful look at some of varied and fascinating careers in mental health.

"A career path devoting to servicing mental health patients is a challenging and rewarding sector of health care. Patients are of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. Some suffer from clinical disorders, others from the consequences of traumatic events in their lives or of long-term problems at home, in school, or at work. Careers described in this practical guide include psychiatrist, psychologist, mental health counselor, social worker, counselor in behavioral disorders, rehabilitation counselor, psychiatric technician, and aide, among related vocations. Some careers require medical degrees, others only a high school diploma with postsecondary training"--Provided by publisher.

"A career path devoting to servicing mental health patients is a challenging and rewarding sector of health care. Patients are of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. Some suffer from clinical disorders, others from the consequences of traumatic events in their lives or of long-term problems at home, in school, or at work. Careers described in this practical guide include psychiatrist, psychologist, mental health counselor, social worker, counselor in behavioral disorders, rehabilitation counselor, psychiatric technician, and aide, among related vocations. Some careers require medical degrees, others only a high school diploma with postsecondary training"--Provided by publisher.

It has been suggested that one in four British people suffer from a mental health disorder at some point in their lives, and new figures have revealed that England spends over £100 billion on mental health-related costs. And yet stigma and discrimination towards sufferers of mental ill health remain widespread. The information comes from a variety of sources, including government reports and statistics, newspapers and magazine articles, surveys and polls, academic research and literature from charities and lobby groups; articles have been tailored to an 11 to 14 age group. Additionally, at the end of each chapter are two pages of activities relating to the articles and issues raised in that chapter.

Mental health issues have been part of life as long as human beings have existed. Like physical illnesses, mental health problems can strike anyone at any time. But mental illnesses are not discussed openly in the same way as physical health problems, because of the stigma surrounding them. Understanding mental health is the key to talking about it openly, and having open conversations can help people with mental illness live happier, more fulfilling lives. The Contemporary Issues series gives young readers a better understanding of major social issues today. Each book examines four key questions related to a controversial topic, with chapters that detail the most commonly heard arguments on both sides of the discussion. The arguments contained within are supported by data from experts as well as nonpartisan reports, allowing the reader to make his or her own informed decision on the issue.

Examines four court rulings on mental health issues, including dissenting opinions and related debate. Three cases brought before the U.S. Supreme Court dealt with the constitutionality of minors being committed to mental institutions by parents, mental patients’ right to freedom from bodily restraints, and eligible mental patients’ right to treatment outside institutions. A fourth case with several rulings argued the right of competent mental patients to refuse medication.