Social Work Practice in Health; An Introduction to Contexts, Theories and Skills; Second Edition

Health services practice or working with clients facing health issues requires diverse approaches and wide-ranging knowledge. In this fully revised and expanded second edition, Melissa Petrakis draws on the experience and expertise of leading researchers and practitioners to provide a guide to the disparate settings in which social workers are engaged and the conceptual frameworks and skills needed for effective practice. Including new chapters on compassion in healthcare, neoliberalism and health, social justice, suicidal distress, and health social work in regional, rural and remote settings, the book begins by examining the nature of health social work and considers its core values and principles. Part I also provides an overview of the social determinants of health. Part II explores key areas of practice including trauma-informed practice, mental health, aged care, dual diagnosis and working with people living with disability. Part III looks at politicised issues, reform agendas in the field including indigenous approaches to health, refugee health, and concludes by considering how a focus on well-being informed by Maori approaches could provide new insights into better practice. Underpinning the book throughout is a clear guide to assessment procedures, case management, strengths-based practices and developing effective partnerships and collaboration. All this makes Social Work Practice in Health a key reference tool for social work students and practitioners. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Table of Contents 6 List of Illustrations 8 List of Contributors 10 Preface 14 PART I: What Is Health Social Work? Role, Values and Principles for Practice 16 1. An Introduction to Health and Health Services Practice, and the Social Determinants of Health 18 2. A Social Justice Perspective on the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Dimensions of Health 29 3. Neoliberal Capitalism and its Impact on Individual and Community Health: Implications for Critical Social Workers 40 4. Compassion in Healthcare 52 PART II: Health Practice and Practice Contexts 62 5. Trauma-Informed Practices in Health Social Work 64 6. Mental Health Social Work: Recovery-Oriented Practice Engagement and Collaboration 78 7. Social Work Advanced Practice Skills in Mental Health 91 8. Aged Care: Health, Assessments, In-Home Care and Residential Care 103 9. Engaging with Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery: Dual Diagnosis Practice Principles and Tools 119 10. Social Work Practice and People Living with Disability 133 PART III: Reform Agendas 148 11. Responding to Suicidal Distress in Social Work Practice: Challenges and Opportunities 150 12. Social Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Health: A Shared Learning, Trauma Informed, Cultural Safety Approach 161 13 Bringing Whanau Ora to Health Social Work 174 14. Social Work in Health: Considerations for Refugee Health 190 15. Health Social Work in Regional, Rural and Remote Settings: Responding to the Intersection of Location, Disadvantaged Populations and Communities 203 Index 217 "1 An Introduction to Health and Health Services Practice,and the Social Determinants of Health"; 2 A Social Justice Perspective on the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Dimensions of Health; 3 Neoliberal Capitalism and its Impact on Individual and Community Health; 4 Compassion in Healthcare; 5 Trauma-Informed Practices in Health Social Work; 6 Mental Health Social Work; 7 Social Work Advanced Practice Skills in Mental Health; 8 Aged Care; 9 Engaging with Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery; 10 Social Work Practice and People Living with Disability; 11 Responding to Suicidal Distress in Social Work Practice; 12 Social Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Health; 13 Bringing Whānau Ora to Health Social Work; 14 Social Work in Health; "15 Health Social Work in Regional,Rural and Remote Settings" 1 An Introduction to Health and Health Services Practice, and the Social Determinants of Health,2 A Social Justice Perspective on the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Dimensions of Health,3 Neoliberal Capitalism and its Impact on Individual and Community Health,4 Compassion in Healthcare,5 Trauma-Informed Practices in Health Social Work,6 Mental Health Social Work,7 Social Work Advanced Practice Skills in Mental Health,8 Aged Care,9 Engaging with Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery,10 Social Work Practice and People Living with Disability,11 Responding to Suicidal Distress in Social Work Practice,12 Social Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Health,13 Bringing Whānau Ora to Health Social Work,14 Social Work in Health,15 Health Social Work in Regional, Rural and Remote Settings Health services practice or working with clients facing health issues requires diverse approaches and wide-ranging knowledge. In this ground-breaking book Melissa Petrakis draws on the experience and expertise of leading researchers and practitioners to provide a guide to the disparate settings in which social workers are engaged and the conceptual frameworks and skills needed for effective practice. The book begins by examining the nature of health social work and considers its core values and principles. This section also provides an overview of the social determinants of health. Part 2 explores key areas of practice including working with children, mothers and families, hospital-based social work, domestic and family violence, mental health, dual diagnosis, forensic social work, Indigenous approaches to health, oncology and aged care. Part 3 looks at politicised issues in the field including working with people living with disability, refugee health and concludes by considering how a focus on well-being informed by Maori approaches could provide new insights into better practice. Underpinning the book throughout is a clear guide to assessment procedures, case management, strengths-based practices and developing effective partnerships and collaboration. Social Work Practice in Health is destined to become a key reference tool for social work students and practitioners, providing practical, evidence-based and insightful approaches "Health services practice or working with clients facing health issues requires diverse approaches and wide-ranging knowledge. In this fully revised and expanded second edition, Melissa Petrakis draws on the experience and expertise of leading researchers and practitioners to provide a guide to the disparate settings in which social workers are engaged and the conceptual frameworks and skills needed for effective practice. Underpinning the book throughout is a clear guide to assessment procedures, case management, strengths-based practices and developing effective partnerships and collaboration. All this makes Social Work Practice in Health a key reference tool for social work students and practitioners"-- Provided by publisher