Essentials of Mental Health

Essentials of Mental Health by Jahangir Moini, Anthony LoGalbo, Amparo Gutierrez, and Patrick J. Aragon is a concise, practice-focused guide that brings core mental health concepts into clear, usable form. Whether you’re a student, clinician, community provider, or program manager in the United States or internationally, this text delivers the foundational knowledge needed for confident assessment, intervention, and culturally competent care.

This book moves beyond theory to highlight real-world application: diagnostic frameworks, brief and evidence-based interventions, crisis management, ethical practice, and strategies for working with diverse populations. Clear case examples and up-to-date clinical guidance help readers translate learning into immediate practice. The authors’ combined expertise ensures balanced coverage of clinical skills, systems-level thinking, and culturally responsive approaches—making it highly relevant for urban, rural, and multicultural settings across North America and beyond.

Readers will appreciate the book’s accessible structure, practical checklists, and emphasis on outcomes—ideal for classroom coursework, continuing education, and frontline mental health services. It supports professionals seeking to sharpen assessment skills, integrate best practices, and deliver person-centered care in community mental health, primary care, schools, and correctional settings.

For instructors, trainees, and practitioners wanting a reliable, current reference in mental health essentials, this edition by Moini, LoGalbo, Gutierrez, and Aragon is an indispensable resource. Purchase your copy today to strengthen clinical competence and improve client outcomes in diverse real-world environments.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.