Author Description
Yale Textbook of Public Psychiatry is a comprehensive resource on treatment, rehabilitation, recovery, and public health of persons cared for in organized, publically funded systems of care. Edited and authored by experts in public psychiatry at the Yale Department of Psychiatry, this text provides up-to-date information on clinical work in the public sector. This book will be a useful reference for professionals and students of public psychiatry, administrators, and policy makers.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the clinical, administrative, and systemic challenges inherent in providing mental health care within publicly funded systems. Edited by Dr. Jeanne Steiner and Selby Jacobs, the volume synthesizes expertise from the Yale Department of Psychiatry to establish a framework for treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. It serves as a comprehensive guide for navigating the complexities of public sector mental health delivery.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical protocols for treatment and rehabilitation in public settings
- Analysis of public health strategies for marginalized populations
- Administrative frameworks for managing publicly funded care systems
- Policy development guidelines for mental health services
Scope Limits
- Does not focus on private practice or boutique psychiatric care models
- Does not provide exhaustive pharmacological data outside of public health contexts
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Professionals and students frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for understanding the intersection of clinical psychiatry and public policy. Experts highlight the book for its practical application in organized care systems and its clear articulation of systemic challenges.
Page Count:
312
Publication Date:
2016-02-12
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190214678
ISBN-13:
9780190214678
Public Health
Mental Health
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry
Medical Textbook