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Psychology on the Streets

Mental Health practice with Homeless Persons

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Examines the types of mental health problems that street people are likely to present, studies how these problems are exacerbated by homelessness, and offers several approaches and strategies for effective intervention. Sensitizes practitioners to the needs and biases of the homeless vis-a-vis mental health personnel. Deals with street people's stress, pressures on clinicians with such clients, and reasons why the homeless generally avoid contact with mental health establishments. Includes 60 vignettes involving interactions between practitioners and street persons.

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Psychology on the Streets, Thomas L. Kuhlman

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1994
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Titolo
Psychology on the Streets
Sottotitolo
Mental Health practice with Homeless Persons
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
1994
Formato
Copertina rigida
ISBN10
0471552437
ISBN13
9780471552437
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Descrizione
Examines the types of mental health problems that street people are likely to present, studies how these problems are exacerbated by homelessness, and offers several approaches and strategies for effective intervention. Sensitizes practitioners to the needs and biases of the homeless vis-a-vis mental health personnel. Deals with street people's stress, pressures on clinicians with such clients, and reasons why the homeless generally avoid contact with mental health establishments. Includes 60 vignettes involving interactions between practitioners and street persons.