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The Mental Health Handbook

A Guide to Understanding California's Mental Health System

Book picture California's mental healthcare system is in a dire crisis, demanding urgent attention and immediate action. Amidst this challenging environment, there lies a tremendous opportunity to make a profound and positive impact on those suffering from serious and persistent mental illness. This book confronts the pressing need for reform within the existing infrastructure, delving deep into the contributing factors that have led to this crisis. Rooted in historical approaches to mental health, it offers comprehensive policy solutions that aim to revitalize California's mental healthcare system. It explores previous policy solutions, impacts on families, practical suggestions for practitioners and family members, and responsible use of taxpayer funds. This book provides a compelling roadmap toward a brighter future for mental healthcare in California.

Review:

"As a person with a degree in Psychology from UCLA, I have found reading this book simply fascinating. What a wonderful resource! Very impressive in its global coverage and clear explanations of so many important issues touching on mental health in our society."
~Constance Bessada