Volunteering in Global Mental Health : A Practical Guide for Clinicians Paperback / softback
Edited by Sophie (World Psychiatric Association) Thomson, Peter (Springfield University Hospital, London) Hughes, Sam (South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust) Gnanapragasam
Paperback / softback
Description
Volunteering in Global Mental Health provides much-needed information, practical guidance and inspiration for mental health professionals embarking on global volunteering across different cultures.
It provides the background theory and key principles to know when thinking about volunteering, so that volunteering can be done ethically, respectfully and collaboratively.
The book then leads on to chapters that outline the practical aspects of preparation and implementation of a project, with key tips on avoiding common pitfalls.
This section is followed by personal and inspiring lived field examples of volunteer and hosts' experiences of recent projects in locations such as Somaliland, Sudan, Kashmir and more.
These bring to life the mutual benefits and learning potential of global volunteering.
The book will help potential volunteers to understand the process, challenges and benefits of working with colleagues around the world, and inspire readers to undertake mental health volunteering globally.
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:150 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:09/11/2023
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- ISBN:9781108827003
Information
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:150 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:09/11/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781108827003
