Type:	Book Chapter
Title:	Mental health: rethinking practices with women
Other Titles:	Critical social work : an introduction to theories and practices
Authors:	Martin, Jennifer
Keywords:	CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse);Criminal justice responses;Policy;Community development;Sexual assault;Mental health;Advocacy;Cross-cultural
Year:	2003
Publisher:	Allen and Unwin, Crows Nest
Notes:	References: p249-285 Presents a feminist perspective on approaches and responses to women’s mental health, highlighting the manner in which women’s experience of violence, sexual abuse and distress is often medicalised by health and social service systems. The prevalence of women with a history of abuse within the mental health system is discussed and the inability of existing services to respond to the needs of women from non-English speaking and culturally diverse backgrounds is considered. Central principles guiding feminist practice in the area of mental health, including client empowerment, community development and advocacy, are outlined and some specific mental health issues for women within the criminal justice system are identified. Concludes that, before mental health services can respond appropriately to women’s needs, a shift away from approaches that pathologise their individual experiences is required.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/11147
ISBN:	9781865089072
Physical description:	xi, 294 p.
Appears in Collections:	Book Chapters

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