A practical guide to early intervention and family support : assessing needs and building resilience in families affected by parental mental health problems or substance misuse.

Parental mental health problems and substance misuse affect a significant number of families. This handbook provides practitioners with early intervention techniques and effective support strategies for ensuring the best outcomes for these vulnerable families. Featuring pointers, models and practice...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sawyer, Emma (Sociologist) (Author), Burton, Sheryl (Author)
Corporate Author: Alexander Street (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.
Edition:Third edition /
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • 1: Context, legislation and policy
  • 2: The potential impact on children and families
  • 3: What helps build resilience in these families?
  • 4: Professional responses and barriers to effective practice
  • 5: How can services support families: approaches to assessment and intervention
  • 6: What more can services do at the strategic level to support families more effectively?
  • 7: Final summary.