Social work and a social model of madness and distress: developing a viable role for the future

Author:
BERESFORD Peter
Journal article citation:
Social Work and Social Sciences Review, 12(2), 2005, pp.48-58.
Publisher:
Whiting and Birch

This article explores the social model in relation to 'mental health' policy and practice generally and social work specifically. It highlights the continuing dominance of bio-medical approaches to and interpretations of 'mental health'; examines the development and nature of mainstream social approaches and considers mental health service users' own discussions of a social model of madness and distress. The article looks at the ramifications for social work which is based on a social model of madness and distress; what it might look like and what infrastructural supports it is likely to require to develop effectively.

Subject terms:
mental health problems, social model, social work;
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
0953-5225

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