Policy implications of a psychological model of mental disorder

Kinderman, Peter ORCID: 0000-0001-8972-8548, Sellwood, William and Tai, Sara (2008) Policy implications of a psychological model of mental disorder. JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH, 17 (1). pp. 93-103.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638230701530226

Abstract

Background: Mental health care in the United Kingdom is rapidly changing, but many commentators, particularly sociologists and psychologists, view systems as remaining wedded to a medical model and not "fit for purpose". If services are to improve, the way that mental health problems are understood by the services providing care needs to change radically. Aims: To illustrate how a psychological model of mental disorder-the "mediating psychological processes model"-could assist mental health service policy development and implementation. Method: A review of selected literature and policy documents was conducted. Results: A "manifesto" for mental health service policy is presented, based on psychological principles. Conclusions: Psychological models, at least in addition to medical approaches, could better inform policy and service design. © Shadowfax Publishing and Informa UK Ltd.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	## TULIP Type: Articles/Papers (Journal) ##
Uncontrolled Keywords:	psychological model, mental disorder, mental health policy, biopsychosocial model, psychiatry
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Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Population Health
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	06 Nov 2008 10:31
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2022 23:02
DOI:	10.1080/09638230701530226
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/448