Making an Impact on Mental Health

<p>Advancements in research in psychological science have afforded great insights into how our minds work. <i>Making an Impact on Mental Health </i>analyses contemporary international research to examine a number of core themes in mental health such as mindfulness and attachment and provides an understanding of the sources of mentally ill health and strategies for remediation.</p><p>The originality of this work is the embedding of psychological science in an evolutionary approach. Each chapter discusses the context of a specific research project looking at the methodological and practical challenges how the results have been interpreted and communicated the impact and legacy of the research and the lessons learnt. As a whole the book looks at how social environments shape who we are and how we form relationships with others which can be detrimental but equally a source of flourishing and well-being. </p><p>Covering a range of themes conducive to understanding and facilitating improved mental health <i>Making an Impact on Mental Health </i>is invaluable reading for advanced students in clinical psychology and professionals in the mental health field.</p>