Mental Health and Poverty by Rob Poole (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Mental Health and Poverty by Rob Poole, Robert Higgo, Catherine A. Robinson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Poverty is not inevitable, even in a difficult economic climate, and there is strong scientific evidence that poverty is a cause of mental illness. This book brings together a body of knowledge from biomedical and social science literature, providing an evidence-based resource for mental health professionals, social scientists and their students. Publisher Description There is strong scientific evidence that poverty is a cause of mental illness. This book brings together a body of knowledge from biomedical and social science literature that is of importance to both academics and practitioners. It explores a broad range of issues, including stigma, the recovery model and substance misuse. The role of childhood adversity is examined, together with other potential causal mechanisms. The content is accessible and engaging, with numerous references pointing readers to the best resources for further information. Poverty is not inevitable, even in a difficult economic climate. The time is ripe for a scientific consensus to inform realistic, hopeful and optimistic campaigns to reduce inequality in the interests of public health and well being. This book provides an evidence-based resource for mental health professionals, social scientists and their students. It will be of interest far beyond those professionally involved in mental health services and research. Author Biography Rob Poole is Professor of Social Psychiatry, School of Social Sciences, Bangor University; Co-Director, Centre for Mental Health and Society, North Wales; and Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales. Robert Higgo is Consultant Psychiatrist, Mersey NHS Trust, Liverpool; Honorary Research Fellow, School of Social Sciences, Bangor University; and Associate Member, Centre for Mental Health and Society, North Wales. Catherine A. Robinson is Professor of Social Policy Research, School of Social Sciences, Bangor University, and Co-Director, Centre for Mental Health and Society, North Wales. Details ISBN 0521143969 ISBN-13 9780521143967 Title Mental Health and Poverty Author Rob Poole, Robert Higgo, Catherine A. Robinson Format Hardcover Year 2013 Pages 192 Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:77655748; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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