Adolescent Public Mental Health: Why Systems Need Changing and How a Public Mental Health Approach Can Work (Original Publisher)

Description

Adolescent Public Mental Health: Why Systems Need Changing and How a Public Mental Health Approach Can Work is an essential guide for professionals dedicated to addressing the mounting mental health challenges among adolescents. As mental health disorders in youth continue to rise globally, this book confronts the limitations of current service models and proposes a transformative, preventive framework rooted in public mental health principles.

Written for psychologists, psychiatrists, public health professionals, social workers, educators, and policy developers, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice—offering actionable strategies to reshape mental health systems with an emphasis on early intervention, equity, and holistic care.

Key Features and Highlights:

• Presents a compelling case for shifting from individual-level treatment to a systemic, public mental health approach
• Examines global trends, disparities, and structural challenges in adolescent mental health care
• Provides practical strategies for prevention, early intervention, and community-based programming
• Emphasizes cross-sector collaboration between health, education, and social care systems
• Integrates real-world case studies, evaluation models, and policy recommendations
• Written by leading experts in psychiatry, public health, and adolescent care

Major Topics Covered:
Includes core chapters on:

• Foundations of public mental health for adolescents
• The role of schools, families, and communities in prevention
• Systemic inequalities and access barriers
• Integrating mental health into broader public health frameworks
• Models for sustainable, scalable interventions
• Evaluation and outcome measurement in public mental health programs

About the Author:
The contributing authors are globally recognized leaders in adolescent psychiatry and public health. With decades of experience in clinical innovation, systems design, and research, they offer interdisciplinary insights that make this book a cornerstone reference in adolescent mental health reform.

File Format & Technical Details:

•  format: PDF
• File size: Approximately 10–15 MB
• Language: English
• Device compatibility: Compatible with all major devices including Kindle, iOS, Android, and desktop e-readers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1: Is this book suitable for educational institutions or curriculum planning?
A1: Yes, this book is highly relevant for educators and academic institutions looking to incorporate evidence-based mental health strategies into school systems and curricula.

Q2: Does the book provide frameworks for implementing community-level interventions?
A2: Absolutely. The text includes several frameworks and case studies focused on community and cross-sector initiatives to support adolescent mental well-being.