Community psychology : a common sense approach to mental health

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Title:

Author:

Scileppi, John A., 1946-

ISBN:

9780130833419

Personal Author:

Scileppi, John A., 1946-

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

ix, 278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Abstract:

"1. An Overview of Community Psychology. -- 2. The Ecological Model: Person-in-Context. -- 3. Prevention. -- 4. Crises and Coping. -- 5. Social Support and Self-Help. -- 6. Consultation. -- 7. Program Evaluation. -- 8. Community Change: The Politics of Intervention and Empowerment. -- 9. Strategies for Change. -- 10. The Changing Face of Community in the Information Age. -- 11. The Future of Community Psychology: Training for the Twenty-First Century.

Subject Term:

Community psychology.

Community Mental Health Services.

Psychology -- methods.

Psychology, Social.

Added Author:

Torres, Robin Diller.

Teed, Elizabeth Lee.

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Library	Material Type	Item Barcode	Shelf Number	Copy	Status
Searching... IIEMSA	General Books	33168025775806	362.2 S416C 2000	1	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

This readable, reader-friendly book blends theory, research and application in a clear and concise manner. It adeptly reflects the value base of community psychology. Major principles, strategies and ethical guidelines, classical and current research are presented with programmatic applications and interventions utilizing the community psychology approach. Strategies and methods include coping skills, consultation approaches, program evaluation, and Internet usage, as well as others. For readers who want to learn more about Community Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health Services Theory and Practice.