Exploring the key issues around anti-discriminatory practice for professionals working in mental health services, this book explores ways to improve the health and social care of older people from minority and excluded communities.
The chapters explore the issues involved in working with individuals from a range of minority groups, such as LGBT people, people with learning disabilities, people from black and minority ethnic communities, homeless people and people with dementia. The chapters cover important theory and research into discrimination, ageing and identity. Contributions from experts in the fields of mental health and working with minority groups provide practical insights into developing anti-discriminatory practice. There is also practical advice on culturally appropriate support for carers, cultural competency in end of life care, and celebrating diversity, accompanied by supporting practical resources.
This comprehensive book will provide mental health practitioners and students with an essential understanding of anti-discriminatory practice.
Edited by Pauline Lane, Rachel Tribe, Contributions by Peter Cockersell, Matt Broadway-Horner, Afreen Huq, Rena Kydd-Williams, Maureen McIntosh, Musthafar Oladosu, Maria Castro Romero, Ajit Shah
Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
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Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 360
Part 1. Introduction. 1. Promoting anti-discriminatory practice when working with older adults with mental health problems. Dr Pauline Lane and Professor Rachel Tribe. 2. Ageing, Sexual Orientation and Mental Health. 3. Ageing, ethnicity and mental health. Rachel Tribe. 4. Ageing, Gypsies and Mental Health. Siobhan Spencer MBE, Derbyshire Gypsy Liason Group and Pauline Tribe. 5. Ageing, Homeless People and Mental Health. 6. Ageing and Mental Health Issues for People Living with Learning Disabilities. Part 3. Mental Capacity and Ageing. Dr Ajit Shah, Consultant Psychiatrist, University of Central Lancashire. 8. Caring for Carers. Pauline Lane and Rachel Tribe. 9. End of Life Issues. Pauline Lane and Rachel Tribe.