Contents Mental Health and Illness in Primary Care -- Facilitating Change -- Depression: Cause and Recognition -- Depression: Options for Treatment -- Anxiety and Related Problems -- Schizophrenia in Primary Care -- Prevention of Mental Illness -- Promoting Mental Health -- Meeting the Targets.
Abstract This book sets out to demystify primary mental health care. It looks at the major mental health problems encountered by doctors and community nurses in general practice, health centres and other primary care settings. It provides a down-to-earth guide for effectively meeting the needs of patients and clients and is based on both current research and practical experience. Written for primary care nurses this book will also be invaluable for health promotion officers, facilitators, FHSA advisers, GPs and anyone wishing to improve the primary care contribution to meeting the Health of the Nation mental illness targets.