Evidence-based Policy and Practice in Mental Health Social Work

Research summaries are very good. Relates mainly to English legislation. -- David Calderwood * drupal *
Excellent intro to areas of research often neglected within social work. Balanced and well informed discussions of methods. Clearly written and accessible. -- David Saltiel * drupal *
Like - the mental health policy and the critical appraisal of research. -- Dr Barbra Teater * drupal *
Chapters on how to critically appraise various types of research studies are really useful and make this a great cross-over resource book for social work research in general. Chapters on the evidence-base gave a good introduction to the concept - I′d have liked more on this aspect of the topic. -- Dr Niamh Flanagan * drupal *
A very helpful text in looking at research in the field of mental health social work.
Key areas of research clearly covered. -- Jeanie Molyneux * drupal *
Social work focused, i thought it may compliament but it did not. -- Liz Broadbent * drupal *
Not linked tot he courses we cover -- Miss Jenna J Webb * drupal *
A very comprehensive book and just right for PQ Mental Health Courses -- Mr Barry Turner * drupal *
Well written and informative. -- Mr Gerwyn Henderson * drupal *
I have found chapter 6 of this title particularly useful to guide the students around the use of framing, this is congruent with the teaching we consider with risk assessment, assessment and the models of framing -- Mr Ian Lloyd * drupal *
I think that this is a very useful book but am uncertain where it could feature in our course. It may be useful for our AMHP course. -- Mr Ian Mathews * drupal *
Social work students are often poor at considering quantitative feedback. This book will be valuable as a manual for students wishing to understand quantitative data and helps students to evaluate the validity of evidence presented. -- Mr Jeremy Dixon * drupal *
Useful introduction to EBP. -- Mr Karen Matthews-Jones * drupal *
Though aimed at social workers, this book would certainly be of interest to anyone working in mental health practice. The chapters on critical appraisal of research are particularly well developed and useful to practitioners and students alike. -- Mr Patrick Joyce * drupal *
A really useful book that assumes no prior knowledge of research resources and language. Terms used are fully explained in an informative manner. -- Mr Peter Williams * drupal *
Like the tools to appreciate evidence. -- Mr Richard Bartholomew * drupal *
The Book has been used for students undertaking AMHP training. -- Mr Robert Wu * drupal *
Essential starting point for better practice for PQ adults with some issues that can and should be made relevant for undergraduates. -- Mr Steven Bamlett * drupal *
Excellent for students doing a mental health placement and the dissertation module. Sets historical context and evidence base very well. -- Mrs Liz Stanley * drupal *
This book is a useful addition to the reading list for the policy module for AMHPs. It covers the required topics well. -- Ms Anthea (Annie) Murr * drupal *
Could not be recommended for generic degree course. Perhaps more useful at Masters level-MH -- Ms Caroline Lee * drupal *
It is very clearly written, well structured. Complex ideas are made comprehensible. Very useful for nurses as well as social workers. -- Ms Catharine Jenkins * drupal *
Good grounding in statistical knowledge needed to understand research in the mental health field. Clear and well written. -- Ms Helen Hingley-Jones * drupal *
Significant reading for the students on the disadvantage module. -- Ms Jayne Howie * drupal *
Demystifies the complexities of research papers. Organised with clarity that allows the reader to go into the area at whatever depth they require. Casts a health sceptical and questioning view over evidence based resources equiping social workers to make critical use of evidence. -- Ms Judith Matthews * drupal *
This is an excellent book and I have shared it with students and academic colleagues -- Ms Julie Lawrence * drupal *
There are useful elements to the book that I will be able to use and recommend to students studing mental health awareness, but not as qualifying social workers -- Ms Sue Critchley * drupal *
Not directly relevant to my modules, but a useful book. -- Philip Gilligan * drupal *
With the addition of the chapter on approaching sustematic reviews - in addition to the chapters on approaching empirical attitudes - this could now be a leading text for teaching critical appraisal for social workers and allied professions. -- Professor Brian Taylor * drupal *