Sam Gnanapragasam – författare

Now in its fifth edition, this popular text provides an updated guide to the ever-changing complex world of management and its relationship with clinical psychiatric practice, in the pressurised environment of the NHS and other health care services. All chapters have been revised and updated by both clinicians involved in management and non-medical managers. Exploring topics from running services to patient experience to working with members of multidisciplinary teams, this book, for the first time, also includes interviews with three medical managers who share their personal development and experiences. This addition will make sure clinicians are aware of the pressures medical managers are under, along with providing potential solutions. Combining the knowledge of those with direct management experience with sound practical advice makes this a must-read book for trainees and early career psychiatrists alike.

Volunteering in Global Mental Health provides much-needed information, practical guidance and inspiration for mental health professionals embarking on global volunteering across different cultures. It provides the background theory and key principles to know when thinking about volunteering, so that volunteering can be done ethically, respectfully and collaboratively. The book then leads on to chapters that outline the practical aspects of preparation and implementation of a project, with key tips on avoiding common pitfalls. This section is followed by personal and inspiring lived field examples of volunteer and hosts' experiences of recent projects in locations such as Somaliland, Sudan, Kashmir and more. These bring to life the mutual benefits and learning potential of global volunteering. The book will help potential volunteers to understand the process, challenges and benefits of working with colleagues around the world, and inspire readers to undertake mental health volunteering globally.