A forgotten dimension? Developing a mental health perspective in social work practice
- 1 January 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Social Work Education
- Vol. 11 (2) , 41-59
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479211220131
Abstract
This article suggests that recognition of mental health issues in social work is a generic requirement. It considers the parameters of a mental health perspective in social work, examines the obstacles to its integration into practice, and outlines the contribution that social work training can make to the competence of individual workers. It recognises, however, the tension between individual and structural solutions, and locates mental health awareness within its organisational context.Keywords
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