BookWesley E. Sowers, Hunter L. McQuistion, Jules M. Ranz, Jacqueline Maus Feldman, Patrick S. Runnels, editors.
Summary: The second edition of the AACP's (American Association for Community Psychiatry) Textbook of Community Psychiatry is a welcome update of this notable work that comprehensively presents the state of the art in this field. Along with continuously evolving scientific advances and principles of clinical care, community psychiatry must respond to shifts in public policy as well as economic climate. The past decade has witnessed significant political and social changes, including climate change, immigration levels, technological advancement, the influence of social media and the rise of political unrest. This new edition reflects these wider changes, incorporating new chapters and enhancing previous ones. It remains the standard text for certification of those working in healthcare and social welfare systems design and delivery of services. Readers will gain knowledge of: Basic pillars of the field Evidence based interventions Telepsychiatry and technological aids Trauma informed services Integrated health systems Social determinants of health Structural discrimination.
Contents:
Intro
Contents
About the Authors
Part I: Introduction and Background
Introduction: Community Psychiatry on the Move
How the Book Is Organized
Part I: Introduction and Background
Part II: The Basics: Central Pillars of Community Psychiatry
Part III: Core Competencies for Community Psychiatrists
Part IV: Effective and Established Interventions
Part V: Creating Healthy Communities
Part VI: Supportive Services for Community Living
Part VII: Special Populations
Part VIII: The Development and Administration of Services
Part IX: Shaping the Future Tolerance, Humility, and Forgiveness
Characteristics of a Mature Recovery
Resiliency and Recovery
Universal Aspects of Recovery
The Value of the Recovery Paradigm
Developing Person-Centered, Recovery-Oriented Services
Implementation and System Transformation
Evidence, Quality, and Recovery-Oriented Services
References
Population Health, Prevention, and Community Psychiatry
Introduction
Population Mental Health
Social Determinants of Mental Health
Mental Illness Prevention
Mental Health Promotion
Supporting a Shift Toward Population Health
Training Culture and Identity
Reimbursement
Conclusion: Relevance to Community Psychiatry
References
Exercising Effective Leadership
Introduction
The Case for Psychiatric Leadership in Community Behavioral Health
What Is Leadership?
Personal Attributes and Skills of Effective Leaders
Transactional Versus Transformational Leadership
Leadership Development and Training
Conclusion: Transforming Leadership in Community Psychiatry
References
Advocacy in Evolution: The Push and Pull of Psychiatrists
Who Advocates?
Methods of Advocacy Points of Impact: Advocacy in History
Advocacy at the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century
Recovery
Empowerment
Treatment and Treatment Resources
Involuntary/Coercive Treatment
Housing
Employment
Peer Support
Advocacy Trends of the Last Decade
Conclusion
Historical Appendix
References
Comprehensive Integrated Systems of Care
Introduction
Person-Centered Design of Integrated Systems
Begin with the Basics
Service Design Fundamentals
Basic Service Elements
How Do We Start the Planning Process and Move Forward