Social Work Practice for Disability, Mental Health and Resilience

The edited book "Social Work Practice for Disability, Mental Health and Resilience" represents a noteworthy contribution to the field of social work. This compilation emerged from a National Conference on Social Work for Sustainable Transformative Change and Social Justice, where academicians, practitioners, and scholars presented their research articles. Following the conference, these articles underwent a review process by experts in the field. The consented and reviewed papers were then carefully edited and compiled into a comprehensive volume. This book serves as a valuable resource, offering diverse perspectives with research on social work practices related to disability, mental health, and resilience. By bringing together contributions from various professionals and researchers, the book provides a holistic view of current trends, challenges, and innovative approaches in these crucial areas of social work practice. This publication not only disseminates research findings but also fosters collaboration among professionals in the field, potentially influencing existing knowledge in social work education and practice. About the Editors Dr. Damen Queen is a Women by privilege, Social Worker by Choice, Teacher by Profession, Counsellor by Passion and Successor by default. Dr. K. Sathyamurthi, PhD., Head of the Department of Social Work at MSSW, has 27 years of experience in teaching, research, and training in Social Work. P. Jesuin John Bose has 19 years of work experience both as a practitioner and academician. Currently he works at Madras School of Social Work as a Program Head and Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work, MSW in Disability and Empowerment (Shift –II). Aswani B Nair is having a strong academic and professional background in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, and over a decade of experience in both practice and academia.