TY - BOOK AU - Subudhi, Chittaranjan TI - Psychiatric Social Work : : Principles to Practice SN - 9788131613726 U1 - 362.204 PY - 2024/// CY - Jaipur, India PB - Rawat Publications, KW - Psychiatric social work KW - Mental health services – India N1 - 1 Introduction to Mental Health 2 Psychiatric Social Work: Meaning and Concepts 3 Historical Development of Psychiatric Social Work 4 Classification and Assessment of Mental Disorder 5 Theoretical Approaches and Causes of Mental Disorders 6 Mental Health Infrastructure, Legislation and Programme in India 7 Treatment and Therapeutic Interventions for Mental Disorder 8 Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Community Mental Health 9 Contemporary Trends in Psychiatric Social Work Education N2 - Psychiatric Social Work: Principles to Practice delves into the historical evolution, contemporary landscape, and prospective future of the psychiatric social work profession in India. As an emerging discipline, this course is offered by numerous schools of social work across the nation, presenting a comprehensive examination of the role, status, and functions of psychiatric social workers. This textbook aims to spotlight the intricacies and applications of psychiatric social work within the Indian context. It illuminates the current practices prevalent in the country, providing a roadmap for professional growth and development. The rationale of the book is in: Enriching the knowledge base of professional social workers in the realm of mental health. Equipping psychiatric social workers with the skills to challenge the dominance of psychology and other allied professions within mental health services. This involves fostering the ability to critically evaluate research and interventions within diverse paradigms. Providing psychiatric social workers with high quality evidence-based intervention, comprehensive training and in-depth knowledge. Beyond addressing various dimensions of mental health, this book serves as a valuable addition to evidence-based social work practices within the psychiatric domain ER -