A paradigm shift in the ways in which mental health services are delivered is happening – both for service users, and for professional mental healthcare workers. A more influential service user movement, a range of new community-based mental healthcare programmes delivered by an increasing plurality of providers and new mental health policy and legislation are all changing the landscape.

Written by a team of experienced authors, and drawing on their expertise in policy, clinical leadership as well as user perspectives, this textbook explains how mental health services and their staff can operate and contribute in this new environment. Divided into three parts, the first focuses on the socio-political environment, incorporating service user perspectives. Part two goes on to look at current themes and ways of working in mental health – including chapters on recovery, the IAPT programme and mental healthcare for specific vulnerable populations. The final part explores new and future challenges, such as changing professional roles and commissioning services. The book focuses throughout on the importance of public health approaches to mental healthcare.

This important text will be of interest to all those studying and working in mental healthcare, whether from a nursing, medical, social work or allied health background.

Reviews

'As an ex-professional in mental health services, this book is exactly what I need. Written in clear and concise language, this book lays out accessibly what has been done, how things are, and what needs to be done in the vast and complex arena of mental health services.' – Jo Brand, comedian and former mental health nurse.

'Public health professionals will find this book a valuable guide for working with clinical comissioning groups and local authorities on improving the quality and outcomes of mental health services.' - Amanda Killoran, Public Health Today

Contents

Foreword: The Economic Context She Development of Mental Health Services / Michael Parsonage Part 1: Mental Healthcare and the Socio-political Environment 1. UK Mental Health Policy Development: A Framework for Meaningful Change / Andrew McCulloch and Simon Lawton-Smith 2. UK Mental Health Policy Development: A Counter Argument Deriving From Users' Experiences / Rachel E. Perkins 3. Collaborative Partnerships with Service Users: Models That Work / Alan Simpson 4. The Care Pathway Approach: A Contemporary, Inclusive and Outcome Focused Rationale for Service Provision / Sylvia Tang Part 2: Characteristics of New Mental Health Services 5. Home Treatment for Mental Health Crises: Presenting the Evidence and Potential for Improvement / Fiona Nolan 6. Contemporary Rehabilitation / Helen Killaspy 7. Recovery: A Journey of Discovery for Individuals and Services / Julie Repper and Rachel E. Perkins 8. Drugs, Drink and Mental Health: The Impact and Consequences of Dual Diagnosis for Mental Health Service Delivery / Liz Hughes and...