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Mental Health in Social Work: A Casebook on Diagnosis and Strengths Based Assessment

Mental Health in Social Work: A Casebook on Diagnosis and Strengths Based Assessment - Paperback

by Jacqueline Corcoran, Joseph Walsh
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Availability:In StockContributor:Jacqueline Corcoran, Joseph WalshPublish date:2019-04-03Pages:288
Language:EnglishPublisher:PearsonISBN-13:9780135171905ISBN-10:135171903UPC:9780135171905Book Category:Social Science, Psychology, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:Social Work, Mental Health, Public PolicyBook Topic:Social Services & WelfareSize:10.79 x 8.43 x 0.87 inchesWeight:1.4903Product ID:SCDE5G3MRF
For courses in mental health and direct or clinical social work practice.

A case-based approach to learning essential, evidence-based clinical assessment and intervention skills
Mental Health in Social Work: A Casebook on Diagnosis and Strengths-Based Assessment emphasizes gaining competency in the DSM-5 diagnoses of mental disorders that are commonly seen in clinical and social service settings. Using a case-based approach, students and professionals learn to understand clients holistically as they proceed with the assessment and intervention process.

The 3rd Edition includes new chapters on obsessive-compulsive disorder (Ch. 9), post-traumatic stress disorder (Ch.10), and gender dysphoria (Ch. 14) It also includes additional content on socially diverse populations throughout the text, and new "Questions to Consider" for making a DSM diagnosis are included with each case study.
Language:EnglishPublisher:PearsonISBN-13:9780135171905ISBN-10:135171903UPC:9780135171905Book Category:Social Science, Psychology, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:Social Work, Mental Health, Public PolicyBook Topic:Social Services & WelfareSize:10.79 x 8.43 x 0.87 inchesWeight:1.4903Product ID:SCDE5G3MRF
About our authors

Jacqueline Corcoran, Ph.D., LCSW, is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Practice and Policy. She has published 16 books and 100 book chapters and articles on topics involving mental health and evidence-based practice.

Joseph Walsh, Ph.D., LCSW, is a professor emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he held a full-time position in the School of Social Work from 1993 to 2008. Joe taught courses in the areas of research, human behavior, and social work practice, and his own research and practice, while broad, focused primarily on clients with severe mental disorders. He published many articles and books over the years and is currently a part-time clinical social worker at Richmond Creative Counseling. Joe has also served on the Virginia Board of Social Work since 2012.


Publisher: Pearson

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3rd Edition

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Jacqueline Corcoran, Joseph Walsh

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Jacqueline Corcoran, Joseph Walsh

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