Seeking Asylum and Mental Health

Seeking Asylum and Mental Health
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Publisher : RCPsych Publications
Total Pages : 335
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ISBN-10 : 9781009302494
ISBN-13 : 1009302493
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Seeking Asylum and Mental Health by : Chris Maloney

Download or read book Seeking Asylum and Mental Health written by Chris Maloney and published by RCPsych Publications. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People seeking asylum face unique challenges and frequently experience mental health problems. Effective support requires an understanding of their mental health needs in the broader context of their lives, cultures and extreme experiences. This book provides practical guidance for professionals and services working with people seeking asylum in mental health, social care, legal, government. managerial and commissioning roles. With authors from a wide range of professional backgrounds, the book is enriched by accounts from people with first hand experience of the asylum system itself. It considers the challenges and dilemmas faced by all involved, including clients, clinicians and service planners, with a wealth of practical information about how to assess and understand strengths and needs, avoid inappropriate conclusions and discrimination, consider treatment options, and write records and reports. The authors emphasise that effective support depends on reflection, humanity and compassion. The book is a must-have resource for professionals working with those who have to seek asylum.


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