Coercion and violence in mental health settings : causes, consequences, management / Nutmeg Hallett, Richard Whittington, Dirk Richter, Emachi Eneje, editors.
Contributor(s): Hallett, Nutmeg [editor.] | Whittington, Richard (Richard Charles) [editor.] | Richter, Dirk [editor.] | Eneje, Emachi [editor.]
Language: English Publisher: Cham : Springer, [2024]Copyright date: ©2024Edition: Second editionDescription: 1 online resource (xviii, 432 pages) : illustrations (some color)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9783031612237; 9783031612244; 3031612248; 303161223XSubject(s): Violence in psychiatric hospitals | Aggressiveness | AggressionGenre/Form: electronic books.LOC classification: RC439.4Online resources: Full text is available at the Directory of Open Access Books. Click here to view. In: Springer Nature eBookSummary: This book aims to provide a state-of-the-art overview of the contexts, causes and treatments that relate to the reduction of coercion and the prevention of violence in mental health settings. The objective of this new edition in Open Access is to integrate theoretical explanations, empirical findings and practical solutions on the topic from many countries and diverse professional contexts. A large proportion of the text is concerned with practical and applied guidance for practitioners and others based on a clear understanding of conceptual and theoretical issues. Significantly enriched by the contributions of lived experience editors and co-authors, this edition brings authentic, new perspectives that deepen its relevance and impact. There is extensive use of case studies drawn from practice and the media to enliven the discussion. The scope of the book is intended to go beyond a reductionist medical/biological orientation on coercion and violence in mental health by integrating this within broader psychological and social frameworks. It includes new relevant contributions from nursing, psychology, psychiatry and sociology. The language of the book is clear and understandable to a broad audience whilst offering new knowledge for researchers and other specialists.| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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This book aims to provide a state-of-the-art overview of the contexts, causes and treatments that relate to the reduction of coercion and the prevention of violence in mental health settings. The objective of this new edition in Open Access is to integrate theoretical explanations, empirical findings and practical solutions on the topic from many countries and diverse professional contexts. A large proportion of the text is concerned with practical and applied guidance for practitioners and others based on a clear understanding of conceptual and theoretical issues. Significantly enriched by the contributions of lived experience editors and co-authors, this edition brings authentic, new perspectives that deepen its relevance and impact. There is extensive use of case studies drawn from practice and the media to enliven the discussion. The scope of the book is intended to go beyond a reductionist medical/biological orientation on coercion and violence in mental health by integrating this within broader psychological and social frameworks. It includes new relevant contributions from nursing, psychology, psychiatry and sociology. The language of the book is clear and understandable to a broad audience whilst offering new knowledge for researchers and other specialists.
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