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Social Work and Mental Health
A Decolonised Approach to Theory and Practice
First Edition
- Jill Childs - International Federation of Social Workers Europe
November 2025 | 240 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
This groundbreaking book offers a critical, global perspective on mental health social work, aimed at both pre- and post-qualifying students. Moving beyond basic introductions, it presents a decolonised, holistic approach that challenges traditional models. By incorporating innovative ideas and indigenized practices, it seeks to transform mental health social work. Essential for future practitioners, this text inspires a new vision for the field, making it a must-read for those committed to advancing mental health social work.
Chapter 1: Understanding Mental Health
Chapter 2: Health Inequalities, Social Exclusion, Colonial Practices and the Law
Chapter 3: Developing a Critical Framework for Mental Health Practice
Chapter 4: Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Practice
Chapter 5: Putting It Into Practice With Children and Young People at Risk
Chapter 6: Putting It Into Practice With Adults at Risk
Chapter 7: Putting It Into Practice With Older Adults at Risk
Chapter 8: Looking After Yourself in Mental Health Social Work
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