The approved mental health professional's guide to mental health law /

Brown, Robert, 1949-

The approved mental health professional's guide to mental health law / Robert Brown. - 5th edition. - London : Learning Matters, 2020. - xxiv, 258 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm. - Post-qualifying social work practice . - Post-qualifying social work practice. .

Previous edition: 2016.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The move from mental health social worker to approved social worker requires a detailed grasp of the law in practice. This book explains the relevant law and talks about changes that may come with the reform of the Mental Health Act 1983. It is suitable for social workers studying for the Mental Health Social Work Award.

9781526450289 (pbk.) : �27.99


Mental health laws--England.
Mental health laws--Wales.
Psychiatric social work--Practice--Law and legislation--England.
Psychiatric social work--Practice--Law and legislation--Wales.
Social work with people with mental disabilities--Practice--Law and legislation--England.
Social work with people with mental disabilities--Practice--Law and legislation--Wales.
Law.