Challenges in accessing local services for a person with complex mental health needs: a network approach

Authors:
HASSIOTIS Angela, PARKES Charles, HALL Ian
Journal article citation:
Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(1), March 2007, pp.42-44.
Publisher:
Emerald

This case study of a women with moderate learning disabilities, autistic traits and bipolar affective disorder illustrates the challenges of supporting people with learning disabilities in community settings during and acute episode of mental illness. She was admitted to a generic in-patient psychiatric service, and the way in which her links with her home and community were maintained are described. The difficulty of transferring and maintaining behavioural guidelines form the in-patient to a community setting are discussed. The delay in effecting a discharge necessitated her admission to a specialist unit for people with learning disabilities outside the local areas. The possible reasons and solutions for this scenario are debated.

Subject terms:
learning disabilities, hospital admission, severe mental health problems, acute psychiatric care, bipolar disorder, case studies, challenging behaviour;
Location(s):
England
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
1753-0180

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