Chapter 1: Introduction to Mental Health -- Chapter 2: Psychiatric Social Work: Meaning and Concepts -- Chapter 3: Historical Development of Psychiatric Social Work -- Chapter 4: Classification and Assessment of Mental Disorder -- Chapter 5: Theoretical Approaches and Causes of Mental Disorders -- Chapter 6: Mental Health Infrastructure, Legislation and Programme in India -- Chapter 7: Treatment and Therapeutic Interventions for Mental Disorder -- Chapter 8: Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Community Mental Health -- Chapter 9: Contemporary Trends in Psychiatric Social Work Education.

This textbook, Psychiatric Social Work: Principles to Practice, provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding social work’s generalist practice in mental health care. It synthesizes historical and contemporary perspectives into a structured sequence. It addresses key topics such as mental health as a global issue, the importance of psychiatric social work, classifications and assessment of mental disorders and theoretical approaches. It also focuses on models and strategies used in psycho-social rehabilitation, community mental health, and therapeutic communities. Chapter-end questions enhance understanding, while the text combines fresh research with evidence-based practice to promote inclusive development for people with mental illness. The book is an essential read for scholars, educators, researchers, field practitioners, and students of social work, psychiatric nursing, public health, health psychology, and community medicine. It is also invaluable for public health institutions, paramedical staff, health workers, policymakers, and advocacy groups.