<P>It is vital that coaches have the ability to recognise mental health problems in their clients, enabling them to make an informed decision about whether coaching is appropriate.&nbsp;<EM>A Guide to Coaching and Mental Health</EM> provides an indispensable introduction to the assessment of psychological issues in the context of coaching.&nbsp; </P>
<P>Divided into three sections, the book covers all the legal, ethical and practical considerations.&nbsp;Part I, <EM>Working on the Boundary</EM>, starts by exploring the distinction between normal and abnormal behaviour.&nbsp;In&nbsp;Part II,&nbsp;<EM>What's Being Said?</EM>, the authors introduce fictional case studies, which cover a range of possible mental health issues from mild depression and anxiety, through to psychoses and potentially life-threatening problems. Part III, <EM>Categories of Mental Illness</EM>, guides the reader through the definition and management of the more common mental health problems.</P>
<P>This accessible and jargon-free guide to identifying mental illness will prove invaluable for coaches and other related professionals, whatever their level of experience.<BR></P>
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