Where There is No Psychiatrist

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This book is a practical manual of mental health care for community health workers, primary care nurses, social workers and primary care doctors, particularly in developing countries. A basic understanding of mental illness is given, after which are descriptions of more than 30 clinical problems associated with mental illness, using a problem-solving approach for assessment and management. Mental health issues arising in specific contexts are also described, eg, in a refugee camp, school health programme or among people with AIDS, and mental health promotion is also covered. Helpful features include: over 50 illustrations and case studies, jargon-free explanations and descriptions, flow-charts on common clinical problems, and a practical guide to the use of psychiatric medicines and simple psychological treatments. There are also chapters on localising the manual for specific areas.

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Product Code: B/WTNP
Author(s): V Patel
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Royal College of Psychiatrists
ISBN: 1901242757
Year: 2002