As I've retired, I'm reducing the price of my books - a thankyou to all my readers! THE AUTHOR
Marianne Richards MSc., DipTHP worked as a professional for over 2 decades in adult mental health, as a Rehab in an Asylum, a Counsellor in the NHS & private practice healthcare. Her qualifications include MSc., (Mental Health Practice), Diploma in Ericksonian (Brief) Therapy, Certificate in Behavioural Family Therapy & a four year training in Psycho-dynamic Counselling (under Westminster Pastoral Foundation). She has personal and family experience of mental illness.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
This is volume 2 of a self-learning guide for new professionals and lay readers. This volume covers diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in hospitals and the community. This book is NOT for self diagnosis but to demonstrate the processes. The book contains fictitious case studies, showing how diagnoses are formed, symptoms, treatments and clarifying exercises. A typical 'day in the life of' a range of mental health professionals is useful for dispelling some of the myths around treatment and diagnosis.
REVIEWS
..a valuable contribution [for] anyone who has an interest [in] mental illness.[particularly]Counsellors who work in Primary Care and for Trainees.
Marie Andersen, BACP Accredited Counsellor & Tutor
For people experiencing mental problems [and] doctors in training. This [material] is [not included]in standard texts.
Dr Kate Kerr, Senior House Officer Psychiatry
Intelligent overview of mental health problems and valuable perspective. Highly recommended for lay readers, carers, patients and newly qualified professionals.
Dr Ernest Gralton, Consultant Psychiatrist, Fellow Of Royal College Of Psychiatrists
In a wide-ranging book, she humanises some difficult and stigmatised subjects, with warm and helpful explanations and examples.
Drew Lindon, Mental Health Policy Officer, Princess Royal Trust For Carers
a valuable contribution to the training that we give our volunteers help to dispel fears and myths surrounding mental health
Dr Graeme Mochrie, Befrienders Highland
About the Author :
The author is a qualified Counsellor /Therapist. She holds a Masters Degree in Mental Health Practice, Diploma in Ericksonian (Brief) Psychotherapy, Certificate in Behavioural Family Therapy and certificates in Adult Education and Media.
