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This chapter explores opportunities for critical social work in direct practice and the complexities involved in navigating oppressive practices in the mental health system, moving beyond the buzzwords of ‘recovery’, ‘strengths-based’, and ‘trauma-informed’ practice. Examples include how an analysis of power can inform strategic multidisciplinary teamwork undertaken by social workers, to create possibilities beyond the constraints of diagnostic thinking, and opportunities to engage in systemic advocacy to navigate and challenge harmful, risk-averse practices. Various practices of resistance are identified, including ways to foster creativity and joy in mental health social work practice.

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Exploring Opportunities for Critical Mental Health Social Work in Direct Practice: Navigating Oppressive Practices

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    2026年

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  • Louise Whitaker,
  • Katherine Reid,
  • Emma Tseris,
  • Hollie Ballingall,
  • Ashlea Borg,
  • Binti Jones,
  • Alex Olsen,
  • Aimee Pitt,
  • Lisa Thorpy

摘要

This chapter explores opportunities for critical social work in direct practice and the complexities involved in navigating oppressive practices in the mental health system, moving beyond the buzzwords of ‘recovery’, ‘strengths-based’, and ‘trauma-informed’ practice. Examples include how an analysis of power can inform strategic multidisciplinary teamwork undertaken by social workers, to create possibilities beyond the constraints of diagnostic thinking, and opportunities to engage in systemic advocacy to navigate and challenge harmful, risk-averse practices. Various practices of resistance are identified, including ways to foster creativity and joy in mental health social work practice.