Goemans, Robert (2012) A consideration of the nature and purpose of mental health social work. Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 16 (2). pp. 90-96. ISSN 2042-8308

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Abstract

Purpose: This paper aims to provide an analysis of the mental health social work role, its contribution to social inclusion, and its ability to translate this into practice. Design/methodology/approach: The paper considers national policy, research and theory to consider the nature of social work and the mental health system. Findings: While social work is ideally placed to challenge the biomedical model and promote social inclusion, organisational and other failings would appear to seriously undermine its ability to do so. Originality/value: The paper considers some important issues facing social work and mental health, and raises points for thought and discussion Keywords: social work, social care, mental health, social inclusion, personalisation, recovery Classification: Conceptual paper / Viewpoint

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Purpose: This paper aims to provide an analysis of the mental health social work role, its contribution to social inclusion, and its ability to translate this into practice. Design/methodology/approach: The paper considers national policy, research and theory to consider the nature of social work and the mental health system. Findings: While social work is ideally placed to challenge the biomedical model and promote social inclusion, organisational and other failings would appear to seriously undermine its ability to do so. Originality/value: The paper considers some important issues facing social work and mental health, and raises points for thought and discussion Keywords: social work, social care, mental health, social inclusion, personalisation, recovery Classification: Conceptual paper / Viewpoint
Keywords:	mental health, social work
Subjects:	L Social studies > L500 Social Work
Divisions:	College of Social Sciences > Faculty of Health & Social Sciences > Lincoln School of Health & Social Care
Depositing User:	Robert Goemans
Date Deposited:	25 Oct 2012 16:13
Last Modified:	13 Mar 2013 09:14
URI:	http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/id/eprint/6284

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