Key concepts in mental health / David Pilgrim.

includes bibliographical references and index.

"Pilgrim's Key Concepts in Mental Health is an extremely popular book for the list, from a leading (now retired but still active) authority in the sociology and psychology of mental health care and theory. The book follows the standard glossary approach of the KC series by defining and outlining the main concepts and theories of mental health in a series of entries, grouped into four parts: mental health, mental abnormality, mental health services and mental health and society. Learning and being familiar with the different concepts of and approaches to mental health is crucial for all nurses, healthcare professionals and care workers who come into contact with people in distress/presenting with challenging conduct"--