Studies of Care in the Community Ser.: Resettlement from Large Psychiatric Hospital to Small Community Residence : One Step to Freedom? by Gordon Grant and R. V. Forrester-Jones (1997, Hardcover)
This text looks at the issues surrounding the care in the community approach to mental health welfare. It describes two community housing projects, their aims, philosophy, staffing and resources in relation to local mental health, and provides insights into the structure of individuals' social networks. Vignettes of the residents also provide an understanding of the lives of people with mental health problems.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Ashgate Publishing Company
ISBN-10
1859723632
ISBN-13
9781859723630
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1072615
Product Key Features
Author
Gordon Grant, R. V. Forrester-Jones
Publication Name
Resettlement from Large Psychiatric Hospital to Small Community Residence : One Step to Freedom?
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Series
Studies of Care in the Community Ser.
Publication Year
1997
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
226 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
6.3in
Item Weight
17.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ra790.7.G7f67 1997
Table of Content
Contents: Social networks, social support and well-being; Method - description and rationale; The community housing projects and their residents; Social networks - an applied perspective; Care environments - their relationship to social network development; Social networks, social support, social lives - case studies; Encountering support - analyzing the experience of residents; Residents' views of their relationships with different supporters; Outcomes of community care; Summary and conclusions.