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A comparison of different models to meet the mental health needs of adults with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- SHEEHAN Rory, PASCHOS Dimitrios
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 7(3), 2013, pp.161-168.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper aims to review the current knowledge on different ways of structuring psychiatric services to meet the needs of people with intellectual disability and co-morbid mental illness. It summarises the current debate and presents evidence from original research and opinion from clinical experience. It briefly at a number of different models, including: community care, community intellectual disability services, mainstream services, teritary' specialist services, in-patient care, generic vs specialist wards, specialist in-patient beds on general psychiatric wards, and emergency psychiatric services. The authors find a lack of robust research evidence to support any particular model of service provision. However, it seems to be increasingly accepted that purely generic models of care for people with intellectual disabilities and co-morbid mental illness are not appropriate. Integration of the expertise from specialist services within mainstream services is presented as potentially the most advantageous approach. (Edited publisher abstract)
A systematic review of parenting in relation to the development of comorbidities and functional impairments in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Author:
- DEAULT Louise C.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 41(2), April 2010, pp.168-192.
- Publisher:
- Springer Netherlands
- Place of publication:
- Netherlands
The majority of the 22 studies included in this narrative review focused on the association between family functioning and comorbid oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD) in children with ADHD. The evidence suggests that parental psychopathology and family conflict are more strongly associated with these comorbidities than with ADHD symptoms but it is limited by the methodological variability of the studies. Very little research on internalising problems, such as depression or anxiety, or functional impairments was identified.
Standards of care for people living with HIV 2013
- Author:
- BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- British HIV Association
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 98p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Working in partnership with care providers, professional associations, commissioners and people living with HIV, the British HIV Association has produced a set of quality standards for the care of those with HIV in the UK. Treatment outcomes of people living with HIV in the UK are said to be among the best in the world. The current concern is maintaining this standard in the light of financial pressures, new structures that are emerging within the NHS, and the new providers and commissioners that are entering the health economy. These standards are intended to provide a benchmark against which to judge the quality of HIV care. Derived from the best available evidence, the standards focus on 12 key themes that have particular relevance for delivering equitable high-quality services. The themes are; diagnostic testing; access to, and retention in, treatment and care; provision of outpatient treatment and HIV care, and access to care for complex co-morbidity; safe ARV prescribing and effective medicines management; inpatient care for people living with HIV; psychological care; sexual health and secondary HIV prevention; reproductive health; self management; service user engagement/involvement; competencies; and information for public health surveillance, commissioning, audit and research.
A systematic literature review of PTSD among female veterans from 1990 to 2010
- Authors:
- MIDDLETON Katherine, CRAIG Carlton David
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 10(3), 2012, pp.233-252.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
... sexual traumas, the disparity in the diagnosis of PTSD, effective treatment options, and further understand the dynamics of comorbidity of other mental health disorders with PTSD. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Intention to work with individuals with dual diagnosis: testing the theory of planned behavior among students from various professions
- Author:
- WERNER Shirli
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 37(2), May 2012, pp.81-89.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Dual diagnosis’ refers to a comorbidity of intellectual disability and mental illness. Providing holistic care to individuals with dual diagnosis is a challenging task that requires the work of various health care specialists. The aim of this study was to examine the intentions of students from various fields to work with individuals with dual diagnosis. A questionnaire was completed by 512
Examining the temporal relationship between methamphetamine use and mental health comorbidity
- Authors:
- LEE Nicole K., HARNEY Angela M., PENNAY Amy E.
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 5(1), 2012, pp.23-31.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Methamphetamine users experience frequent and severe mental health problems. This paper examined the temporal sequencing of methamphetamine use and the onset of mental health problems. A self-reported timeline examined the sequencing of first use, regular use and problematic use of methamphetamine and mental health issues among 126 users with lifetime dependence (71% men, average age 32.5 years, 84% Australian born). The majority of the sample (69 per cent) reported previous mental health diagnosis or treatment. Of these, 22 per cent reported mental health problems prior to first use of methamphetamine and 72 per cent after (with the rest same time or unsure). On the timeline, mental health symptoms were first indicated around a year after first regular use of methamphetamine and around the same time as problematic use. Respondents identified a lag time of five years between first problematic use of methamphetamine and seeking treatment for methamphetamine-related problems, but those that received mental health treatment engaged in methamphetamine treatment earlier. The authors conclude that mental health problems coincided with problematic methamphetamine use (rather than any use) suggesting interventions may be better directed at preventing transition to heavy use, more potent forms or injecting, rather than at prevention of uptake. On this basis, stepped care might be appropriate for methamphetamine users.
Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents with autistic spectrum disorders: a meta-analysis
- Authors:
- VAN STEENSEL Francisca J. A., BÖGELS Susan M., PERRIN Sean
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 14(3), September 2011, pp.302-317.
- Publisher:
- Springer US
Meta-analysis of data from 17 studies revealed that 40% of young people with autistic spectrum disorders have comorbid anxiety disorders; the prevalence of specific anxiety disorder subtypes are also reported. There was a high degree of heterogeneity between studies. Some significant moderating effects were identified but caution is urged in interpreting the results. A number of limitations are discussed including the use of instruments to assess anxiety that were designed to be used in typically developing children.
Gambling behaviors among Oxford House residents: a preliminary investigation
- Authors:
- MAJER John M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 37(4), July 2011, pp.422-427.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Oxford Houses are self-run, democratically operated recovery homes based on peer support for persons recovering from substance dependence. Previous research has suggested that these peer-based settings could help recovering persons who also have co-occurring pathological gambling. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of gambling behaviours among individuals recovering from substance-dependent disorders living in Oxford Houses in the United States. A total of 71 residents were given the South Oaks Gambling Screen to assess gambling behaviours and pathological gambling. The results revealed that 49.3% of the sample had no gambling problem, 31.0% had a problem gambling, and 19.7% had probable pathological gambling. The residents with probable pathological gambling reported proportionately more involvement in a variety of gambling behaviours than other residents. The article suggests that self-run recovery homes such as Oxford Houses might be suitable referral sources for recovering persons who have comorbid gambling problems.
Prevalence of comorbid disorders in problem and pathological gambling: systematic review and meta-analysis of population surveys
- Authors:
- LORAINS Felicity K., COWLISHAW Sean, THOMAS Shane A.
- Journal article citation:
- Addiction, 106(3), March 2011, pp.490-498.
- Publisher:
- Blackwell Publishing
A systematic search was conducted for peer-reviewed and unpublished articles reported between 1 January 1998 and 20 September 2010 to review the evidence on the prevalence of common comorbid disorders in problem and pathological gamblers. Eleven eligible studies met the selection criteria. Results from across the studies indicated that problem and pathological gamblers had high rates of other comorbid disorders. These included nicotine dependence, substance use disorders, mood disorders, and any type of anxiety disorder. The author recommends screening for comorbid disorders upon entering treatment for gambling problems. Further research is required to explore the underlying causes of variability observed in the prevalence estimates.
Alcoholism and partner aggression among gay and lesbian couples
- Authors:
- KLOSTERMANN Keith, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 16(2), March 2011, pp.115-119.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Compared to heterosexual couples, intimate partner violence (IPV) among gay and lesbian individuals with alcohol problems is an understudied phenomenon. Despite the limited knowledge on this topic, previous studies have suggested that homosexual couples may experience more problematic drinking behaviours, higher rates of IPV, and in general display more negative factors associated with treatment-seeking behaviours than heterosexual couples. This review examines the literature on alcohol misuse and partner violence among lesbian and gay couples. In particular, it considers: the prevalence of these comorbid conditions; the relationship between alcohol misuse and partner violence; factors that may reduce treatment-seeking behaviour; and possible treatment approaches for alcohol and partner violence among same sex couples.