The Prevention of Mental Illness in Primary Care

ISBN: 0521470579

Author: Kendrick, Tony

Condition: New

Product Description Up to a third of patients obtaining primary care services are suffering from psychological problems and the primary health care team deals with the majority. In this volume, experts from a wide range of mental health care disciplines discuss issues ranging from primary prevention with identification of risk to early identification of problem symptoms and the effective management of long-term mental illness. With full reference to the current state of research, emphasis has been given to practical measures that can be readily utilized in the primary care setting. This handbook will serve as an invaluable resource for all those with interests in the protection and conservation of mental health. Review "The book...is an invaluable resource book for health care personnel in general practice. The goal to cover this vast territory without leaving anything untouched reminds me of Nietzsche's Zarathustra who attempted to accomplish the unaccomplishable." Mrs. Eydis Sveinbjarnardottir, RN, MS, Health Policy"While the book is likely to aid in early detection and intervention, it also demonstrates the crevasse created by mental illness in society." Kathryn J.Zerbe, MD Bulletin of Menninger Clinic"...this authoritative guide offers a wealthe of practical and research-based information for members of this specialty. The modest title belies a text packed with notable facts and tables to help primary care providers render primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of mental illness." Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic Book Description An invaluable guide for all those concerned on a daily basis with the conservation and protection of mental health. From the Back Cover In these days of increasing international emphasis on care in the community and pressure on resources, the prevention of mental illness within primary care is becoming an important consideration. Up to a third of patients presenting to primary care services are suffering from psychological problems and the large majority are dealt with by the primary health care team. It is now recognised that many of these problems could be identified and tackled earlier in order to prevent their progression, the development of complications and subsequent relapses. Within this volume, experts from a wide range of primary and mental health care disciplines discuss issues ranging from primary prevention and health psychology through secondary prevention with the early identification of symptoms to tertiary prevention including the care and management of the long-term mentally ill. With full reference to the current state of research, emphasis has been given to practical measures that can be readily utilised in the primary care setting. This handbook will serve as an invaluable resource for all those with interests in the protection and conservation of mental health.