Social work for better mental health: a strategic statement

Authors:
ALLEN Ruth, et al
Publisher:
Great Britain. Department of Health
Publication year:
2016
Pagination:
17
Place of publication:
London

One of a suite of three resources published as part of the ‘Social Work for Better Mental Health’ initiative, this document provides an overview of the strategic place and importance of social work in mental health services. It highlights the specific skills and knowledge social workers have and how they are ideally placed to support people with mental health problems. The five role categories from The College of Social Work paper ‘The role of the social work in adult mental health’, published in 2014, are referred to throughout to show how they can address strategic challenges and opportunities. Sections discuss the: state of mental health services today; statutory social work; inclusion, rights and citizenship; the role of Approved Mental Health Professionals; prevention and wellbeing across communities; and the importance of getting the organisational context right for social work. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
approved mental health professionals, social work, social workers, prevention, social inclusion, mental health services, policy, professional role, mental health problems;
Content type:
government publication
Location(s):
England
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