Fountain house :: creating community in mental health practice /

Since 1948, people suffering from mental health issues, mental health professionals, and committed volunteers have gathered at Fountain House in New York City to find relief from stigmatisation and social alienation. Its 'working community' approach has earned the organisation vast critica...

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1. Verfasser: Doyle, Alan
Weitere Verfasser: Lanoil, Julius, Dudek, Kenneth J.
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York : Columbia University Press, ©2013.
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Zusammenfassung:Since 1948, people suffering from mental health issues, mental health professionals, and committed volunteers have gathered at Fountain House in New York City to find relief from stigmatisation and social alienation. Its 'working community' approach has earned the organisation vast critical recognition, enabling it to replicate its methods across the world. This volume describes the humanity, social inclusivity, personal empowerment, and perpetual innovation of the Fountain House approach.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xxix, 186 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780231535991
0231535996