Mental Health and Inequality by David Pilgrim
This text, by a well regarded writing team, examines the relationship between the knowledge base of mental health professionals, evidence about inequalities and mental health service utilisation. Starting with a critical appraisal of traditional psychiatric epidemiology, it moves into an exploration of the inequalities created by familial and neighbourhood influences, service contact and challenges during the life span. Controversies in mental health debates, about violence and different forms of psychiatric treatment, are discussed within a framework of social inequalities.
'A sense of justice is a fundamental aspect of human developmentIt's surprising that so few books on mental health tackle the psychological impact of injustice. Pilgrim and Rogers address this omission head on, in an ambitious and impressive work that gets to the heart of the relationship between socio-economic inequalities and mental distress.' - Lynne Friedli, mentalhealth today
DAVID PILGRIM is Head of Adult and Forensic Psychology Services, Guild NHS Trust, Preston UK and Professor of Mental Health at the University of Liverpool, UK
ANNE ROGERS is Professor of the Sociology of Health Care at the School of Primary Care, University of Manchester, UK
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| ISBN 13 | 9780333786574 |
| ISBN 10 | 0333786572 |
| Title | Mental Health and Inequality |
| Author | David Pilgrim |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2002-11-27 |
| Number of pages | 278 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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