Presenting a model for interdisciplinary working, this book offers an overview of practice and policy across a range of mental health settings. It explores how to combine skills, theories and expertise from a range of disciplines in response to the diverse needs of service users, from children to older people, and those with complex needs.
PART I: THE CONTEXTS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKING The Evolution of Interdisciplinary Working: Definitions and Policy Context Models and Values for Interdisciplinary Working in Mental Health Interdisciplinary Working and the Mental Health Legislation Interdisciplinary Care Planning in Mental Health Interdisciplinary Risk Assessment Planning and Management PART II: INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKING IN PRACTICE Involving People Who Use Services in Interdisciplinary Working in Mental Health Interdisciplinary Working with People with Mental Health Problems in Primary Care Interdisciplinary Working with Children and Young People with Mental Health Problems Interdisciplinary Working with Older Adults with Mental Health Needs Interdisciplinary Working with Individuals with Complex Needs Interdisciplinary Education and Training Managing Interdisciplinary Working and Practice in Mental Health