Social (In)justice and Mental Health

by Ruth S. Shim (Editor), Sarah Y. Vinson (Editor)

"Social (In)Justice and Mental Health introduces readers to the concept of social justice and role that social injustice plays in the identification, diagnosis, and management of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Unfair and unjust policies and practices, bolstered by deep-seated beliefs about the inferiority of some groups, has led to a small number of people having tremendous advantages, freedoms, and opportunities, while a growing number are denied those liberties and rights. The book provides a framework for thinking about why these inequities exist and persist and provides clinicians with a road map to address these inequalities as they relate to racism, the criminal justice system, and other systems and diagnoses. Social (In)Justice and Mental Health addresses the context in which mental health care is delivered, strategies for raising consciousness in the mental health profession, and ways to improve treatment while redressing injustice"--

235 pages, Paperback

Published December 9, 2020

Reviews

[Janine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Covers a lot of topics, each which could be a book in themselves. It is well researched and has a ton of resources which makes it an amazing resource to do a deeper dive into some of the topics. It is simplified enough that it is great jumping off point for discussion for those students who aren't going to do a lot of reading. I will definitely be using some of the chapters and discussion questions for my classes and I am think there is just enough detail there to stimulate a good conversation. We will see.

[Ashton E. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book covered a lot of interesting topics and I feel like gives a good overview of the ways people have been marginalized in different areas of mental health.

“Existing injustices themselves lead to a greater risk of developing psychosis. Once an individual has developed psychosis, injustices further limit access to evaluation, treatment, and the social change needed for any chance of recovery.”

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

good points.