Mental illness and addictions: Our responsibility to support the family

Authors

  • Jessica Kean A lecturer in the Social Service Programme area at North Tec – Te Tai Tokerau Wananga.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol21iss3id272

Keywords:

mental health, addiction, social work practice, families, wh?nau, family experience, wh?nau experience

Abstract

Mental health and addictions is a field within the realms of social work practice that appears to be consistently growing. This article seeks to discuss the importance of social work practice with the families that come into contact with mental health and addiction services. It will also draw attention to the questions of whether social workers are effectively supporting and engaging family and how we can work alongside or in partnerships with family. It will seek to highlight the importance of having a clear understanding of the experiences of the family who have been affected by mental illness or addiction in order to more effectively work towards recovery.

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2017-07-17

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Kean, J. (2017). Mental illness and addictions: Our responsibility to support the family. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 21(3), 26–32. https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol21iss3id272

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Vol. 21 No. 3 (2009)

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