Foundations Of Mental Health Promotion

A Comprehensive Guide to Mental Health Promotion

Mental Health Promotion: Foundations and Perspectives provides a multifaceted exploration of mental health and illness, encompassing a vast spectrum of disciplines that shape this field. This comprehensive text is adeptly tailored for undergraduate students embarking on their mental health journey, introspective graduate classes honing their knowledge, and practitioners aspiring to dedicate their endeavors to the realm of mental health.

Scope of Mental Health Promotion

The book’s unique approach lies in its holistic examination of mental health promotion from both individual and population-centric perspectives. Students are immersed in an array of topics, including:

Health Educators and Promoters in Mental Health Promotion: This section elucidates the pivotal roles these professionals play in fostering mental well-being.

Determinants of Mental Health: An in-depth analysis of the multifaceted factors that influence mental health, including biological, psychological, and social determinants.

Stress and Coping: Delving into the nature of stress and its impact on mental health, coupled with effective strategies for coping and promoting resilience.

Mental Health Disorders: A comprehensive examination of major psychotic mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, providing an understanding of their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches.

Substance Use Disorders: This section addresses the prevalence and impact of alcohol dependence, tobacco use, and substance abuse, highlighting prevention and treatment interventions.

Psychopharmacology and Mental Health Treatment: An introduction to the principles of psychopharmacology, including the use of medications in treating mental health disorders.

Mental Health Promotion Across the Lifespan: Tailored strategies for promoting mental well-being at various life stages: children and adolescents, adults, and older adults.