Mental Health and Social Policy - Beyond Managed Care (Paperback, 6th edition)

The most authoritative evidence-based approach to mental health policy and design. Rooted in research findings that support an evidence-based orientation to treatment and recovery, the sixth edition of Mental Health and Social Policy takes a multidisciplinary approach to mental health and social policy. It examines the nature, origins, distribution, and consequences of disorders, while detailing information on the services, programs, and social policies that have been developed to assist people with mental health problems. This text is available in a variety of formats - print and digital. Check your favorite digital provider for your etext, including Coursesmart, Kindle, Nook, and more. To learn more about our programs, pricing options and customization, click the Choices tab. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: * Understand the nature, origins, distribution and consequences of mental disorders. * Examine the services, programs, and social policies developed to assist people with mental health problems. Note: MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab with eText, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with eText: ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205922430 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205922437