Clinical Case Management for People with Mental Illness: A Biopsychoso

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A unique—and effective—approach to mental health practice Clinical Case Management for People with Mental Illness combines theory, practice, and plenty of clinical examples to introduce a unique approach to case management that’s based on a biopsychosocial vulnerability-stress model. This practice-oriented handbook stresses the dynamic interplay among biological, psychological,... Read more

A unique—and effective—approach to mental health practice

Clinical Case Management for People with Mental Illness combines theory, practice, and plenty of clinical examples to introduce a unique approach to case management that’s based on a biopsychosocial vulnerability-stress model. This practice-oriented handbook stresses the dynamic interplay among biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors that influences the development—and severity—of a person’s mental illness. Filled with case examples to illustrate the assessment and intervention process, the book is an essential resource for working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.

Author Daniel Fu Keung Wong draws on his experiences as an educator, cognitive therapist, mental health worker, and case manager working in Asia and Australia to explore the concepts and contexts of clinical case management for individuals suffering from mild and chronic mental illness. He guides you through the creative use of various therapeutic approaches that emphasize different aspects of a person’s condition that can influence the cause and course of mental illness. Clinical Case Management for People with Mental Illness examines a range of important topics, including the roles and functions of mental health workers, relapse prevention, assessment and clinical intervention, psychiatric crisis management, and working with families. In addition, the book includes checklists, worksheets, activity charts, and three helpful appendices.

Clinical Case Management for People with Mental Illness examines:

models of assessment
microskills in assessment
areas of assessment and intervention
understanding the roles and psychological reactions of family members
assessing and working with individuals with suicidal risk or aggressive behaviors
and much more!

Clinical Case Management for People with Mental Illness is an essential resource for mental health professionals, including psychologists, occupational therapists, mental health social workers, nurses, counselors, and family social workers. Read less

Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Clinical Case Management: An Overview
Introduction
Mental Health Services in Hong Kong: A Critical Review
Roles and Functions of Mental Health Workers: A Clinical Case Management Perspective
Chapter 2. Theoretical Framework of Clinical Case Management: A Biopsychosocial Stress-Vulnerability Perspective
Introduction
Biopsychosocial Perspective
Biopsychosocial Theories and Approaches for Treating Mental Illness
Conclusion
Chapter 3. Psychiatric Assessment
Introduction
Models of Assessment
Biopsychosocial Vulnerability-Stress Model of Psychiatric Assessment
Microskills in Assessment
Case Illustration
Chapter 4. Depression
Introduction
Assessing a Person with Depression
Case Illustration
Chapter 5. Anxiety Disorders
Introduction
Nature of Anxiety
Assessing a Person with Anxiety Problems
Case Illustration
Chapter 6. Schizophrenia
Introduction
Assessment
Areas of Assessment and Intervention
Guidelines for Working with Persons with Schizophrenia
Relapse Prevention
Case Illustration
Chapter 7. Personality Disorders
Introduction
Assessment
Interventions
Guidelines for Working with Persons with Personality Disorders
Case Illustration
Chapter 8. Working with Families
Introduction
Understanding the Roles and Psychological Reactions of Family Members
Major Perspectives on Working with Families of Persons Suffering from Serious Mental Illness
Guidelines for Working with Families of Mentally Ill Persons
Case Illustration
Chapter 9. Handling Psychiatric Emergencies
Introduction
Issues and Services Regarding Psychiatric Emergencies
Therapeutic Functions of Psychiatric Crisis
Critical Decisions in Psychiatric Emergencies
Assessing and Working with Individuals at Risk for Suicide
Assessing and Working with Persons with Aggressive Behaviors
Guidelines for Working with Families of Persons in Psychiatric Crisis
Case Illustrations
Appendix I. Life Skills Assessment
Appendix II. Self-Reward Exercise
Appendix III. Physiological Symptom Checklist
References
Index

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Authored by Wong, Daniel Fu Keung

Clinical Case Management for People with Mental Illness A Biopsychosocial Vulnerability-Stress Model

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