Motherhood and Mental Illness: A Relational Treatment Approach

Motherhood and Mental Illness provides an in-depth relational psychotherapeutic framework for treating maternal mental illness, offering an accessible and practical guide to disorders, diagnosis, treatment, and management. It covers common presentations, confounders, and ethical dilemmas and is suitable for psychotherapists, counsellors, and healthcare professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Motherhood and Mental Illness is a groundbreaking relational psychotherapeutic framework that offers comprehensive treatment for individuals experiencing maternal mental illness. This invaluable resource addresses a pressing need for mental health resources and treatment, particularly for mothers. Designed to be accessible and practical, the book provides a comprehensive guide to the various types and manifestations of maternal mental illness, as well as the diagnosis, treatment, and management of these conditions. It delves deep into the nature and complexity of maternal mental illness, offering clear guidance on how to provide effective treatment for successful recovery.

Using a relational approach, the book offers valuable therapeutic interventions grounded in clinical experience and research. These interventions are elucidated with case examples, making them relatable and practical for psychotherapists, counselors, and healthcare professionals who work with women. The book covers the most common presentations of maternal mental illness, including alcohol, single parenting, drug abuse, and self-medication, and provides insights into how to plan treatment, identify common mistakes, dispel myths, and navigate ethical dilemmas.

This comprehensive guide is suitable for psychotherapists and counselors of all modalities, as well as healthcare professionals who have frontline contact with women. By providing a deep understanding of maternal mental illness and offering practical strategies for treatment, Motherhood and Mental Illness contributes to the well-being of mothers and their families. It is a vital resource for anyone seeking to improve the lives of those affected by this challenging condition.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367724627