Download or read book A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada Third Edition written by Emily Jenkins and published by Canadian Scholars. This book was released on 2022-08-29 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remarkable third edition offers a unique contribution to mental health literature. It covers the full spectrum of issues related to mental health and illness in Canada, incorporating insights from a diversity of physical and social science perspectives, to expand the way readers think about mental health. Interdisciplinary and reader-friendly, this engaging volume introduces students to a wide range of topics, including substance use, children and youth, trauma, culture, gender and sexuality, diagnosis and treatment, and population approaches. Updates to this edition comprise new insights on topics such as the opioid crisis, legalization of cannabis, changes to provincial mental health acts, and an expansion on previously included Indigenous mental health content. As an introductory text, A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada provides a superb foundation for students of medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, and public health. FEATURES: - Authors weave practical examples and fundamental theory with contributions and anecdotes from their own careers - Robust pedagogy, including critical reflection questions, annotated further readings, helpful charts and figures, and more, makes this text essential reading - Provides a toolkit of evidence-based strategies and skills for students and practitioners looking to promote and maintain their own mental health and well-being

Download or read book A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada written by Elliot Michael Goldner and published by Canadian Scholars’ Press. This book was released on 2011-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada is the first book to cover the full spectrum of mental health in Canada, from synapse to society. Written in an accessible style, it applies an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates insights from both the physical and social sciences to expand the way readers think about mental health. The chapters address a wide range of issues, including substance use, children and youth, older adults, stigma and discrimination, workplace mental health, gender, sexuality, culture, ethnicity, response to disasters, emergencies and acute problems, diagnosis, treatment, and mental health professions and practices. Each chapter includes extensive pedagogical tools, providing a superb grounding for students of medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, and public health, as well as people already working in the field of mental health. In addition, the engaging presentation makes this an ideal introduction for members of the general public who want to learn more about this important subject. Features: includes extensive pedagogical tools such as chapter glossaries, critical thinking questions, further resources, and a test bank adopts the approach of the Mental Health Commission of Canada to recognize the challenges associated with mental illness, while also highlighting the strengths and competencies that can be promoted in individuals and within society brings frequently invisible or little understood mental health issues to the forefront and promotes awareness among readers

Download or read book A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada written by Elliot Michael Goldner and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada offers a unique contribution to the mental health literature. It covers the full spectrum of mental health issues in Canada, incorporating insights from both the physical and social sciences to expand the way readers think about mental health. Interdisciplinary and reader-friendly, this book introduces students to a wide range of topics, including substance use, children and youth, discrimination, workplace mental health, culture, gender and sexuality, diagnosis, treatment, and mental health professions. This second edition has been updated to highlight recent scientific data, changes in terminology, new insights in the field, and timely and relevant examples of mental health issues and success stories. This engaging text provides a superb grounding for students of medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, and public health."--Publisher's website.

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Download or read book A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada written by Elliot Michael Goldner and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada offers a unique contribution to mental health literature. It covers the full spectrum of mental health issues in Canada, incorporating insights from both the physical and social sciences to expand the way readers think about mental health. Interdisciplinary and reader-friendly, this book introduces students to a wide range of topics, including substance use, children and youth, discrimination, workplace mental health, culture, gender and sexuality, diagnosis, treatment, and mental health professions. The third edition will be thoroughly updated to respond to social, legal, and political changes that have occurred since the previous edition, including the opioid crisis, the legalization of cannabis, and changes to provincial Mental Health Acts. There will also be new chapters on government and the law, and expanded Indigenous content."--

Download or read book Still Down written by Dean F. MacKinnon and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Many people have depression symptoms that resist treatment. Despite medications, psychotherapy, and sometimes electroconvulsive therapy, these people don't feel well. What can they do to feel better? Dr. Dean MacKinnon, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, specializes in finding out why treatment hasn't been helpful for a patient, and in helping that patient feel better. In Still Down, Dr. MacKinnon uses case studies of such individuals to reassess treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and explore what's going on with people who don't feel better, even with treatment. As some of the cases illustrate, some people who have been diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression have depression that actually will respond to appropriate treatment--but they have not yet received appropriate treatment. Other cases illustrate what happens when someone is incorrectly diagnosed with depression; that person needs treatment for a different disorder, not for depression. Finally, some cases illustrate people who have depression that does not respond to treatment for depression, regardless of how finely tuned the treatment is. These people, who have true TRD, can benefit from a variety of treatments alone or in combination, and even though they may not feel entirely well, they can feel better. Writing for people who have treatment-resistant depression and their families, as well as medical professionals and mental health care providers, MacKinnon hopes to help people with depression get appropriate diagnoses and treatment. He also hopes to improve care providers' understanding of treatment-resistant depression, by identifying aspects of the individual's qualities, behaviors, and experiences that may account for poor response to treatment"--

Download or read book Introduction to Mental Health for Child and Youth Care written by Patti Ranahan and published by Canadian Scholars. This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specifically designed to meet professional practice needs, Introduction to Mental Health for Child and Youth Care encourages practitioners to participate fully in integrated mental health teams; knowledgeably advocate for accessible and quality care; and understand mental health from different perspectives, including Indigenous wellness, attachment theory, resilience, trauma-informed care, and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The first half examines the practitioner’s role in mental health care, Indigenous perspectives on wellness and cultural safety, the epidemiology of mental disorders, the brain and its functions, the ascertainment of diagnoses, and suicide intervention. The second half explores symptoms and interventions of various disorders common in child and adolescent populations, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, feeding and eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. Additionally, the text features links to additional readings and online videos, questions for reflection, and activities. Recognizing the importance of mental health literacy in the child and youth care field, this pedagogically rich and practical resource is essential for students and practitioners in child and youth care as well as human services and social work.

Download or read book Mental Health Social Work Practice in Canada written by Cheryl Regehr and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental Health Social Work Practice in Canada is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the nature of mental health issues and the legal and policy framework within which treatment is provided. Written by leading experts in the field, this highly readable text teaches students about theevidence-based social work practices that will best help individuals and families living with mental health challenges. This third edition has been fully updated to reflect recent research and legislation, and includes new coverage of the impacts of social media, the legalization of cannabis,medical assistance in dying, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health care system.

Download or read book Police Response to Mental Health in Canada written by Uzma Williams and published by Canadian Scholars’ Press. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The overwhelming majority of police calls involve individuals with mental health experiences and yet limited resources exist to prepare first responders for these interactions. Police Response to Mental Health in Canada addresses this gap in the field, providing practical guidance to police studies students on how best to respond to mental health-related calls in both critical and non-critical situations.In addition, this book focuses on the mental health of policing professionals by addressing common mental health symptoms and providing strategies to improve the mental health wellness of policing professionals. Aligned with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5) criteria, this text provides in-depth explanations of the mental health conditions commonly encountered in policing, including mood, psychosis, personality, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorders. Written in an accessible style, this book includes pedagogical tools such as scenario-based learning, case studies, reflection questions, group activities, and chapter summaries to reinforce the learning objectives outlined at the start of each chapter. With the increasing demand for law enforcement officials to be better informed and prepared to interact with those experiencing mental health issues, this is a timely resource for students in college and university police studies programs. FEATURES: - Learning objectives, case studies, and discussion questions - Contributions from leaders in fields of health services, psychology, criminology, policing, and corrections - Discussion of Canadian issues that are relevant across the country, including police relations with Indigenous populations and incidents of gang-related violence

Download or read book Child Adolescent Mental Health A Practical All in One Guide written by Jess P. Shatkin and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything clinicians need to know about the emotional well-being of kids. With the number and type of mental health issues in kids on the rise, and as more and more clinicians and counselors are being pushed to the front lines of defense, now more than ever there is a need for a comprehensive, practical resource that guides professionals through the complexities of child and adolescent mental health. This practical, comprehensive book answers that call.

Download or read book Social Work in Health and Mental Health written by Tuula Heinonen and published by Canadian Scholars’ Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Work in Health and Mental Health: Issues, Developments, and Actions was created for final year undergraduate and master's level students in the health and mental health fields. It is primarily a book on social work practice, discussing how one might approach a specific health or mental health related problem or issue as a social worker. Health and mental health are conceptualized broadly in this volume. The health and well-being of body and mind are seen as integrally connected, shaped by biological, physics, psychological, material, social, and structural features and determinants. Clients are viewed as active, engaged agents, with strengths and resources from which to draw in meeting everyday challenges and major life crises. Contributions form around the world allow the social work student to learn about current practice in places as diverse as Australia, Finland, China, South Africa, Wales, Canada, and the United States. Each chapter is accompanied by both reflection questions and a case study derived from practice and written to stimulate discussion that develops assessment and treatment planning skills.

Download or read book International Handbook of Psychiatry written by Laura Weiss Roberts and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook will be a concise guide to important topics in psychiatry with an international focus. It constitutes a précis of the field of psychiatry with emphases on the therapeutic approach to the patient and on the proper diagnosis of major psychiatric disorders. All psychiatric diagnoses are encoded using both the US Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD). Treatment options for psychiatric disorders will include approaches used in developed nations in North America, Europe, Asia, as well as in the developing world. Furthermore an invaluable brief history of psychiatry allows readers to trace the beginnings of their chosen field and gain awareness of the ethical and legal contexts. This handbook will provide a comprehensive introduction to psychiatry appropriate for students, trainees, and practitioners seeking an international approach. Contents:Impact of Mental Illness (Laura Weiss Roberts, Richard Balon and Joseph B Layde)International Issues in Psychiatry (Richard Balon and Cyril Höschl)Psychiatric Diagnosis (Stephanie Bagby-Stone, Jessica Nittler and John Lauriello)Psychiatric Genetics (Bhanu Prakash Kolla and David Mrazek)Psychiatric Interviewing: What to Do, What Not to Do (Mara Pheister)Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing (Jennifer Niskala Apps and Jonathan E Romain)Psychiatric Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence (Michael Koelch and Joerg M Fegert)Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders (Peter F Buckley, Adriana Foster and Scott Van Sant)Mood Disorders (Sandra Rackley and J Michael Bostwick)Anxiety Disorders (Leanne Parasram and Dan J Stein)Substance Use Disorders (Nidal Moukaddam and Pedro Ruiz)Cognitive Disorders (Alana Iglewicz, Ipsit V Vahia and Dilip V Jeste)Somatoform Disorders (Christina L Wichman)The Dissociative Disorders (Jean M Goodwin)Sleep Disorders in Psychiatry (Oludamilola A Salami)Eating Disorders (Athena Robinson and W Stewart Agras)Sexual Disorders (Richard Balon)Adjustment Disorder (Mauro Giovanni Carta, Maria Carolina Hardoy and Matteo Balestrieri)Personality Disorders (Joel Paris)Geriatrics (Randall Espinoza)Emergency Psychiatry (Divy Ravindranath, Mark Newman and Michelle Riba)Outpatient Psychiatry (Ondria Gleason, Aaron Pierce and Bryan Touchet)General Hospital Psychiatry (Jen Alt McDonald and Mark T Wright)Psychiatric Education (Linda Gask and Michelle B Riba)Residency Training (Sanjai Rao and Sidney Zisook)Methods of Psychiatric Research (Elizabeth Burgess, Nicolas Ramoz and Philip Gorwood)World Suicide (Morton M Silverman)AIDS Psychiatry (Mary Ann Cohen)Pharmacogenomic Variability Associated with Psychotropic Medication Response (David Mrazek and Bhanu Prakash Kolla)Ethics in Psychiatry (Kristi Estabrook)The Culturally Competent Psychiatric Assessment (Ajoy Thachil and Dinesh Bhugra)Traditional Healing for Psychiatric Disorders (Roger M K Ng, Zhang-Jin Zhang and Wendy Wong)International Perspective on Homelessness (Belinda Bandstra, Anthony Mascola and Daryn Reicherter)Mental Health Consequences of War and Political Conflict (Daryn Reicherter and Rena Sugarbaker)Stigma (Travis Fisher)Legal Aspects of Psychiatry (Joseph B Layde) Readership: Psychiatry students, trainees, and practitioners. Keywords:Psychiatry;Mental Health;Physician Assistant;Nursing — Practitioner and Advanced Practice;Professional and Technical;Medical;Allied Health Professional;Medical Assistants;Neurology/ Neuroscience;Public Health;Pharmacology/ Pharmacy;Paediatrics;HIV & AIDS Research;Forensic MedicineKey Features:The international focus and the wide international experience of the authors would make the book particularly attractive to students and residents, both in terms of coursework and preparation for formal examinationsFocus on innovative areas of psychiatry such as patient-centered care practices (e.g. in defining the goals of treatment), new therapies (e.g. pharmacogenetic advances), and the approach to special or complex patient populations (e.g. children, elders, medically ill, and terminally ill)The particular strengths of “Q & A” sections, self-assessment items, “clinical pearls” study guides and the competency-based orientation would set this book apart from others

Download or read book A Concise Guide to Understanding Suicide written by Stephen H. Koslow and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-09-18 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise review of current research into suicide providing a guide to understanding this disease and its increasing incidence globally.

Download or read book Thinking Women and Health Care Reform in Canada written by Pat Armstrong and published by Canadian Scholars’ Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thinking Women and Health Care Reform in Canada explores why health care is a woman's issue and seeks to address gender equity in health services. Written by members of Women and Health Care Reform (WHCR), this collection establishes the importance of including gender in discussions and decisions surrounding health sector reform. In twelve concise chapters, Thinking Women and Health Care Reform in Canada addresses a wide range of issues, including obesity, maternity care, mental health of health care workers, and private health insurance. This thought-provoking collection is an essential read for students and researchers in the fields of women's studies, health sciences, sociology, and nursing, as well as for anyone who is looking for a new picture of health care in Canada.

Download or read book The Politics of Health in the Canadian Welfare State written by Toba Bryant and published by Canadian Scholars’ Press. This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to discuss the Canadian welfare state through a health-focused lens, The Politics of Health in the Canadian Welfare State argues that the nature of Canada’s liberal welfare state shapes the health care system, the social determinants of health, and the health of all Canadians. Documenting decades of work on the social determinants of health, authors Toba Bryant and Dennis Raphael explore topics such as power and influence in Canadian society, socially and economically marginalized populations, and approaches to promoting health. Each chapter examines different aspects of the links between public policy, health, and the welfare state, investigating how broader societal structures and processes of the country’s economic and political systems shape living and working conditions and, inevitably, the overall health of Canadians. Contextualizing the history and status of Canadian health and health care systems with Canada’s welfare state, this concise and timely text is well suited as a supplementary resource for health studies, sociology of health, and nursing courses in universities across Canada.

Download or read book Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide Version 3 written by Stan Kutcher and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mental Health & High School Curriculum Guide (Version 3) is an updated and revised version of the original edition. This comprehensive curriculum guide provides six modules that can be used together or separately in High School classrooms to enhance mental health literacy.

Download or read book Poverty Mental Health and Social Inclusion written by Cheryl Forchuk and published by Canadian Scholars’ Press. This book was released on 2021-03-26 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poverty, Mental Health, and Social Inclusion offers a comprehensive selection of chapters written by academic researchers as well as direct practitioners and mental health consumer-survivors to examine the intersection of poverty, mental health, and social exclusion. With the aim of addressing complex issues from homelessness and housing to stigma and mental health, the volume presents the perspectives of a wide range of those affected by poverty and social exclusion including Canadian veterans, Indigenous women, homeless youth and families, and mental health consumer-survivors. Divided into four sections, the chapters explore the effects of social exclusion, examine the trajectory of how it occurs, analyze harmful policies in place that exacerbate the correlation between poverty and mental health issues, and introduce potential solutions to expand social inclusion to marginalized groups. Accessibly written, this text will be a valuable resource for courses on mental health, poverty, and social policy across the disciplines of social work, sociology, and health studies at both the graduate and undergraduate level.