Making Decisions in Compulsory Mental Health Work

Download or read book Making Decisions in Compulsory Mental Health Work written by Jill Hemmington and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to support training and CPD in compulsory mental health work, this book looks at assessment, detention, compulsion and coercion in a variety of mental health settings. It focuses on decision making in a variety of professional roles with people from a diversity of backgrounds. With emphasis on theory into practice, the book is essential reading for those looking to develop their reflexive and critical analytical skills. Relevant for all professionals making decisions under mental health legislation and those developing, teaching and supporting practitioners in the workplace, it includes: - critical reflection techniques; - 'editors' voice' features at the start and close of each chapter, summarising key themes.