Irreducible Understandable

How do I handle it when someone hears voices? What should I do in cases of self-harm? How can I tell if someone is ill or just unmotivated? This book provides the answers. Those who work with mentally ill individuals often encounter behaviors or symptoms that seem foreign and are difficult to understand. This can be unsettling and overwhelming. The authors provide background knowledge that helps us understand the logic of mental illnesses. They explain how mental disorders develop and what conditions influence their recovery. We receive the tools that are helpful for everyday interactions and learn which self-help strategies are effective. The following conditions are addressed: psychoses, depression, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Extensive downloadable materials assist with learning and support practical work.