A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness (6th Edition) – eBook

How do we understand mental health problems in their social context?

A former BMA Medical Book of the Year award winner, this textbook, A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness, 6th Edition (PDF), provides a sociological analysis of major mental health and illness areas. The ebook considers contemporary and historical aspects of social psychiatry, sociology, policy, and therapeutic law to help college students develop an in-depth and critical approach to this complex subject. New developments for the sixth edition include:

• Brand new chapter on aging and older people

• Updated material on social class, user involvement, ethnicity, young people, and adolescence

• New coverage on prisons legalism and the rise of digital mental health management and delivery

A classic in its field, this well-established textbook offers a rich, contemporary, and well-crafted overview of mental health and illness unrivaled by competitors. It is essential reading for students and professionals studying various medical sociology and health-related courses. It is also highly suitable for trainee mental health workers in social work, nursing, clinical psychology, and psychiatry.

The relationship between sociology and mental health has been well-documented over the years. Social factors such as poverty, social stress, socioeconomic disadvantages, inequality, and social exclusion have been implicated for increased rates of mental health problems. Unfortunately, psychiatry has not engaged sufficiently with sociology. “A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness” has covered this disparity. The sixth edition is a most welcome addition updating social trends and new sociological material relevant to mental health, with more emphasis on service users’ participation, and the emerged evidence base. It is a classic that should be essential for all mental health professionals.

Reviews

“This classic textbook has for many years provided the definitive sociological lens to understand the range of conceptual approaches to understanding mental ‘illness’ in the historical journey from madness to emotional health and the complex interdisciplinary challenges of providing appropriate care or treatment to human distress and suffering. This updated 6th edition continues to provide illuminating insights and clarifications for students, academic researchers, and scholars at all levels.” — Gillian Bendelow, Professor in Sociology of Health and Medicine, School of Applied Social Science, University of Brighton.

“A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness is a sociological classic – for three decades now, it has been essential reading for all sociologists (and other social scientists) wishing to learn more about mental (ill-)health and society, be they students or professional teachers and researchers. It has also long been a beacon and will continue to guide mental health practitioners keen to understand better and engage with the social dimensions of their work. A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness is an incomparable resource.”  — Professor Martyn Pickersgill, University of Edinburgh, UK.

NOTE: This product only includes the ebook A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness 6E in PDF. No access codes included.