Volunteering in Global Mental Health: A Practical Guide for Clinicians (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108827003)

Volunteering in Global Mental Health provides much-needed information, practical guidance and inspiration for mental health professionals embarking on global volunteering across different cultures. It provides the background theory and key principles to know when thinking about volunteering, so that volunteering can be done ethically, respectfully and collaboratively. The book then leads on to chapters that outline the practical aspects of preparation and implementation of a project, with key tips on avoiding common pitfalls. This section is followed by personal and inspiring lived field examples of volunteer and hosts' experiences of recent projects in locations such as Somaliland, Sudan, Kashmir and more. These bring to life the mutual benefits and learning potential of global volunteering. The book will help potential volunteers to understand the process, challenges and benefits of working with colleagues around the world, and inspire readers to undertake mental health volunteering globally.

Author: Sophie Thomson
ISBN-10: 1108827004
ISBN-13: 9781108827003
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/09/2023
Pages: 150
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.49d