Community Mental Health in Canada offers a thorough overview of public mental health services, blending theoretical perspectives with policy analysis and practical applications. It examines the prevalence and impact of mental illness alongside the roles of professionals, clients, families, and government bodies.
The text evaluates various models of care—treatment, rehabilitation, housing, and criminal justice programs—while exploring the legal and ethical foundations of practice. In this updated edition, readers will find expanded discussions on stigma reduction, the recovery vision, pharmaceutical influences, and mental health law.
New sections address the two-continua model of mental health and illness, rural service delivery, prevention, and health promotion. Developments from the 2006 Senate report and the creation of the Mental Health Commission of Canada illustrate evolving national strategies.
Ideal for students, practitioners, policymakers, and community members seeking a well-rounded understanding of Canada’s mental health landscape.
Key features:
- National prevalence, impact, and stakeholder dynamics
- Models of care, treatment, and rehabilitation
- Insights on stigma, recovery, and legal frameworks
- Rural mental health and prevention strategies
- Analysis of national mental health policy developments
