Mental health is a fundamental public health
priority, and this stimulating and comprehensive book
brings together all of the key issues to offer an
overview for students and practitioners alike. Written
by a team of leading international experts, the book
summarizes the evidence base and asks the key questions
at the heart of a range of topics from community
development to public mental health in schools and
recovery and well-being.
The book includes:
- Mini toolkits at the end of each chapter
that include tips for effective practice, reflection
points and questions to consider
- Case studies exploring real world examples
of public mental health in action
- Discussion and opinion encouraging readers
to question and debate the issues at the core of
public mental health policy
The book also
includes a chapter written by Kate E. Pickett and
Richard G. Wilkinson, authors of the best selling book
The Spirit Level.
Public Mental Health:
Global Perspectives is an invaluable tool to give
readers the confidence to develop effective mental
health tools and programs that will improve public
mental health.
Contributors: John Ashton,
Jane Barlow, Annette Beautrais, Peter Byrne, Sandra
Carlisle, Mima Cattan, Elaine Church, Cary Cooper,
Patrick Corrigan, Mary O’Hagan, Phil Hanlon, Eva
Jané-Llopis, Anthony Jorm, Gregory Luke Larkin, Crick
Lund, Jane Mathieson, Margaret Maxwell, Maura Mulloy,
Michael Nash, Inge Petersen, Kate Pickett, Nicola
Reavley, Nicholas Rüsch, Jude Stansfield, Sarah
Stewart-Brown, Mark Weist and Richard
Wilkinson.
"This book is written by renowned
experts from a wide range of disciplines who carefully
explore issues and tensions within the field. It will be
a great resource not just for those working in public
health practice but also for all those whose work has an
influence on this vitally important aspect of human
life."Professor Lindsey Davies, President of the
Faculty of Public Health
"The book provides a
convincing account of the many ways in which our society
could become more mentally healthy. It should be read by
businessmen, teachers and politicians as much as by
clinicians"Prof Lord Layard
