Ethics of Labeling in Mental Health

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

The myths of mental illness are numerous and negatively affect the lives of patients on a regular basis. For this reason they demand exposure and rectification, and this book proposes the means to accomplish both.The focus of this book is the institution of professional mental health as it operates in America today, specifically addressing how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSMMD), the primary resource used in the mental health profession, has influenced much larger social issues.Chapters are organized around the discussion of prominent myths of the mental health system. Case studies of mental health patients are presented to illustrate the serious misfortunes that befall individuals who have been mislabeled and mistreated. As the examples reveal, in many instances the patients' lives have been plagued by the designation of mental "disorders" that perhaps never existed. The book challenges the mental health system to evolve beyond the DSMMD focus on pathology and develop a more humane method of addressing the functional needs of patients. International perspectives are presented, and specific steps are outlined for providing mental health services that adequately serve individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-02-15
Mått:152 x 229 x 11 mm
Vikt:286 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786428724

Utforska kategorier

Medicinsk etik och läkaretik inom Medicin
Psykisk hälsovård inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Kristie Madsen is a medical social worker at Mendocino Coast District Hospital in Fort Bragg, California. She lives in Fort Bragg. Peter Leech is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. He lives in Fort Bragg, California.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsPreface 1. Making the Case Against Diagnostic Labeling Myth I: The Mental Health System Truly Serves the Public GoodIntroduction: The Myth of Serving the Public Good 2. What We Believe About Helping Professionals 3. The Therapist Always Knows Best 4. What We Mean by Mental Health 5. The Medical Model 6. The World of Secrecy 7. Twin Sisters of Different Mothers: Disability or Disorder? Myth II: The DSMMD Applies to Every ClientIntroduction: When the DSMMD Just Doesn’t Serve 8. Humpty Dumpty’s Guide to the DSMMD:Critical Issues in the Diagnostic Approach 9. About Fitting the Square Peg into the Round Hole 10. Looking Deeper into the Pond: Continuing the CaseAgainst Diagnostic Labeling 11. The Mental Health Paradox: Helping or Harming 12. Special Forever: A Kid’s Worst Nightmare! 13. Everyone Needs a Label, Don’t They? 14. Looking Beyond the Label to Serve Every Client 15. The Acknowledgment Approach 16. Assessment Approaches 17. The Role of the Therapist Myth III: The Mental Health System is Accessible to the DisadvantagedIntroduction: No Clear Pathways to the System 18. Case: Joey 19. Case: Sally 20. Case: Barry 21. Case: Tammy 22. Case: Max Myth IV: The System of Diagnostic Labeling Provides Solutions to Social ProblemsIntroduction: The Ultimate Betrayal 23. Understanding the Origins of Labeling 24. Defining What We Mean by Serious Mental Illness 25. Facing the Ultimate Challenge Afterthoughts Appendix: Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers Notes Bibliography Index