Written for the non-professional in the field of mental health, this unique manual explains in jargon-free language the basic categories and causes of mental illness, and the types of services that the volunteer or lay mental health worker can perform in the community. The volume fills a distinct need for concise and authoritative materials to match the growing community interest in adequate and informed mental health care. | Guide For Mental Health Workers by Armando Favazza, Paperback | Indigo Chapters