{"title":"Joan Busfield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoan Busfield\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the complexities of mental health, blending sociological perspective with clinical understanding. Her works delve into the nuanced experiences of mental illness, challenging conventional views and encouraging thoughtful reflection on individual and societal responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking a deep, reflective approach to Health \u0026amp; Wellness will find Busfield’s writing both thought-provoking and accessible. Her careful analysis illuminates the social dimensions of mental health, making her books valuable for anyone interested in the intersection of psychology, society, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mental-illness-by-joan-busfield-9780745649061","title":"Mental Illness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMental Illness\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly controversial and contested field, informed by the ideas and research of academics and practitioners working in psychiatry, psychology, pharmacology, sociology, genetics, and the neurosciences. This book brings clarity to a complex field, exploring core issues ranging from debates about the way the concept has been developed and expanded over time to controversies over the causes of mental illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author evaluates critiques of the concept of mental illness and of the way its expanding boundaries now define a far wider range of mental states, experiences, and activities as pathological. Arguing that these boundaries need to be restricted, the author contends that many of the phenomena identified as mental illness are normal reactions to life's difficulties and that, while individuals may need support, it is not appropriate or helpful for such phenomena to be treated as indicative of mental disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther important topics covered include the way mental illness is measured, its distribution across populations and over time, and the different types of care provided for those with identified mental illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMental Illness\u003c\/i\u003e will prove invaluable for intending practitioners in medicine, psychiatry, mental health nursing, social work, and clinical and health psychology, as well as for students in psychology, sociology, and the health sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471139029228,"sku":"9780745649061","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745649061-mental-illness.jpg?v=1775235188"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joan-busfield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}