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Schizophrenia: a fresh approach
- Author:
- HOWE Gwen
- Publisher:
- David and Charles
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 174p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Newton Abbot
Mental health assessments
- Author:
- HOWE Gwen
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 152p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Focuses on the problems that can arise at times of crises when people with mental health problems are too ill to understand that they need help and become totally dependent on the system to protect them. Uses case studies drawn from real life, selected by suffers and carers, who have gone on to analyse them and discuss where things can go wrong. Includes chapters on: an introduction to mental health assessments; slipping out of the system; a 'least restrictive' practice; the role of medication in acute psychosis; slipping into the wrong system; carers and a need for caring; and reluctance to use the law.
Working with schizophrenia: a needs based approach
- Author:
- HOWE Gwen
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 205p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical handbook aimed at all professionals working with people suffering from schizophrenia living in the community. Section 1 identifies what schizophrenia is and its effect on suffers and their families. Section 2 concentrates on identifying and meeting needs. Section 3 outlines a needs based approach. User and carer views are used throughout.
Hospital treatment and care
- Author:
- HOWE Gwen
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 142p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Focuses on problems that can arise when people with mental health problems are admitted to hospital. Draws on case studies selected and analysed by survivors and carers, as well as looking at issues from the perspective of staff.
Getting into the system: living with serious mental illness
- Author:
- HOWE Gwen
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 138p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aimed at students, professionals and other mental health workers. Focuses on the problems that commonly arise when families and friends try to get help for an individual who is developing serious mental health problems for the first time.