The Role of Social Workers and the Needs of Romanian Community Psychiatry: A Theoretical Analysis of Public Health Indicators for the well-being of Highly Vulnerable Groups
The Role of Social Workers and the Needs of Romanian Community Psychiatry: A Theoretical Analysis of Public Health Indicators for the well-being of Highly Vulnerable Groups
Author(s): Mihaela Gavrilă-ArdeleanSubject(s): Health and medicine and law, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation, Welfare services
Published by: POLIROM & Universitatea Bucureşti - Dept. de Sociologie şi Asistenţă Socială
Keywords: mental health policy; social worker; social assistance needs; community psychiatry; highly vulnerable group;
Summary/Abstract: This study is a theoretical analysis of public health indicators in Romanian community psychiatry. It aims to highlight the current needs and the role of social workers for highly vulnerable groups. The research method consists of a theoretical analysis of psychiatric health indicators in Romania, over two decades, compared to the European situation. The results conclude the necessity for a unitary European policy in psychiatry. They also show an increased need for social support. The role of social workers is essential in reducing psychiatric disability and favoring social inclusion.
Journal: Revista de Asistenţă Socială
- Issue Year: XXI/2022
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 115-123
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English
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