This textbook outlines the key areas of mental health practice for those in the early stages of their training, who may not necessarily come from psychology backgrounds.

• Accompanies the lecturer’s book ‘Teaching Mental Health’ 
• Focuses on the ''Ten Essential Shared Capabilities'' that have been developed by the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
• In partnership with the BABCP, Lord Layard is recommending that more mental health graduates be trained in order to meet demand for mental health services in the UK