Making an Impact on Mental Health: The Applications of Psychological Research (Routledge Psychological Impacts) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0367199890 ISBN 13: 9780367199890

Publisher: Routledge, 2020

Synopsis

Advancements in research in psychological science have afforded great insights into how our minds work. Making an Impact on Mental Health analyses contemporary, international research to examine a number of core themes in mental health, such as mindfulness and attachment, and provides an understanding of the sources of mentally ill health and strategies for remediation.

The originality of this work is the embedding of psychological science in an evolutionary approach. Each chapter discusses the context of a specific research project, looking at the methodological and practical challenges, how the results have been interpreted and communicated, the impact and legacy of the research and the lessons learnt. As a whole, the book looks at how social environments shape who we are and how we form relationships with others, which can be detrimental, but equally a source of flourishing and well-being.

Covering a range of themes conducive to understanding and facilitating improved mental health, Making an Impact on Mental Health is invaluable reading for advanced students in clinical psychology and professionals in the mental health field.

About this title

About the Author

James N. Kirby is Senior Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist at the University

of Queensland, Australia. He examines how compassion can help create

nurturing family environments.

Paul Gilbert is world-renowned for his work on compassion, depression,

shame and self-criticism. He received an OBE for his contributions to mental

health.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367199890
• ISBN 13: 9780367199890
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212
• Editor: Kirby James N., Gilbert Paul