Psychology for Work with Adults with Mental Health Problems

Psychology for Work with Adults with Mental Health Problems

This book provides psychological know-how for people who work in social professions with adults who are suffering mental breakdowns and/or have mental disorders and who are dependent on professional support, advice and therapy which needs to be well-founded in theory. Along with relevant practical examples, the explicit connection with psychological concepts, theories and methods leads to an in-depth understanding of each case. The focus is on the way people with psychosocial problems think, experience, behave and the role of social relationships. Recommended ways of working are presented with regard to their practicability in psychosocial work and considered in relation to practical cases.