Unconscious aspects of statutory mental health social work: Emotional labour and the approved mental health professional

Journal of Social Work Practice

Volumn 24, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 429-443

  Gregor, Claire ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF READING   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Approved mental health professional; Approved social work; Emotional labour; Legislation; Mental health

Indexed keywords

EID: 78549294897     PISSN: 02650533     EISSN: 14653885     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02650531003791012     Document Type: Article

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