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Becoming Ecological
Oxford University Press 2006; US$ 51.99Emphasizes an ecological approach to mental health by focusing on the individual in the environment and the influences that shape and change behavior. This book brings together thirteen publications as well as four essays on issues in the field: the theory, research, practice, and education of community psychologists. more...
Atención comunitaria a personas con trastornos psicóticos
Pan American Health Organization 2005; US$ 25.00Este libro presenta trece guías operativas, cuyo propósito es desarrollar programas de atención comunitaria a personas con trastornos psicóticos que puedan ser integrados a los planes nacionales de salud mental. more...
A Community Health Approach to the Assessment of Infants and their Parents
Wiley 2006; US$ 150.00This book is a practical guide to the CARE programme, a home visiting programme that aims to assess infants? growth, development and psycho-social transitions in their first year of life and that together with the Index of Need checklist aims to engage parents in risk assessment. It provides evidence-based research for the programme, and gives clinical... more...
Handbook of Community-Based Clinical Practice
Oxford University Press 2005; US$ 74.99Providing information on clinical practice, this book includes 33 chapters written by expert social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists useful for clinicians making the transition to community-based work. It also contains examples from early intervention and development programs, school-based practice, and community mental health services. more...
Mental Health Policy, Plans and Programmes
World Health Organization 2005; US$ 18.00An explicit mental health policy is an essential and powerful tool for a mental health section in a ministry of health. When properly formulated and implemented through plans and programmes, policy can have a significant impact on the mental health of populations. This module sets out practical steps for the development of policies, plans and programmes... more...
Quality Improvement for Mental Health
World Health Organization 2003; US$ 18.00Quality determines whether services increase the likelihood of achieving desired mental health outcomes and whether they meet the current requirements of evidence-based practice. Quality is important in all mental health systems because good quality ensures that people with mental disorders receive the care they require and that their symptoms and... more...
Planning and Budgeting to Deliver Services for Mental Health
World Health Organization 2003; US$ 18.00The purpose of this module is to present a clear and rational planning model for assessing the needs of local populations for mental health care and planning services. The module includes detailed technical information to assist planners to assess their current mental health services, use epidemiological data to calculate the resources required for... more...
Human Resources and Training in Mental Health
World Health Organization 2005; US$ 18.00This module provides a comprehensive approach to human resources and training for mental health in countries. It includes guidance on the development of a human resource policy for mental health that provides a coherent framework for workforce development. It outlines a systematic method to determine the number of personnel and the mix of competencies... more...
Mental Health - Facing the Challenges, Building Solutions
World Health Organization 2005; US$ 45.00This international book aims to bring to life the mental health dimension of health promotion. It describes the concepts relating to promotion of mental health, the emerging evidence for the effectiveness of interventions, and the public health policy and practice implications. The book includes evidence on the relationship between social and cultural... more...
Mental Health Atlas, 2005
World Health Organization 2005; US$ 45.00Mental Health Alas-2005 provides essential information on mental health for all 192 Member States of WHO. The information for each of these countries includes: General information, epidemiology, mental health policy, substance abuse policy, national mental health programme, national therapeutic drug policy/essential list of drugs, mental health legislation,... more...









