{"product_id":"9781901242485","title":"The Mental Health Needs of Looked After Children","description":"\u003cbr\u003eYoung people in the care system have a much higher rate of mental health problems than those in the general population. Failure to acknowledge and treat these problems may cause difficulties for these children ranging from placement breakdowns to more serious mental health problems in later life. \u003cp\u003eThis book will be of interest to anyone who has contact with young people but in particular social workers and foster carers. Developed with a number of professionals, the book aims to help those caring for and working with these vulnerable young people to: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and understand the mental health problems and social issues that may exist for these children.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasise the importance of recognising mental health problems and therefore the importance of prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproves understanding of current developments in child and adolescent mental health services, specifically joint working between health and social services.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIssues covered include: depression, sexual abuse, learning disabilities, conduct disorders, teeenage pregnancies, parental mental illness, school exclusion and leaving care.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThese various mental health problems and social care issues are brought to life through a number of vignettes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuestions regarding the issues are answered by experts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren's views on the problems they face when in care are conveyed in poems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey references are provided on issues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGovernment's objectives and targets are set out from Quality Protects and National Priorities Guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation is provided on the Mental Health Specific Grant Projects for the various issues as well as other regional initiatives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamples are given of innovative practice in joint work between health and social services.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUseful contact details for organisations and agencies are provided.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Royal College of Psychiatrists","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052372443376,"sku":"9781901242485","price":26.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781901242485_p0.jpg?v=1763612324","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781901242485","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}