Aims to provide an overview of the most prominent mental health problems in women today. Examines physiological, sociological and psychological explanations for mental health problems and outlines the nature and treatment of conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance misuse and psychiatric problems associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Concludes with a description of mental health services for women.
Aims to provide an overview of the most prominent mental health problems in women today. Examines physiological, sociological and psychological explanations for mental health problems and outlines the nature and treatment of conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance misuse and psychiatric problems associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Concludes with a description of mental health services for women.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, postnatal depression, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, substance misuse, women, depression, eating disorders;
Practical guide, aimed at social workers, to mental health problems. Includes chapters on: anxiety disorders; mood disorders; somatoform and factitious disorders; dissociative disorders; schizophrenia; disorders arising from substance abuse; eating disorders; personality disorders; dementia; psychological and neuropsychological assessment; and psychotropic medications.
Practical guide, aimed at social workers, to mental health problems. Includes chapters on: anxiety disorders; mood disorders; somatoform and factitious disorders; dissociative disorders; schizophrenia; disorders arising from substance abuse; eating disorders; personality disorders; dementia; psychological and neuropsychological assessment; and psychotropic medications.
Subject terms:
medication, mental health problems, personality, personality disorders, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, substance misuse, anxiety, dementia, eating disorders;
The author sets violent behaviour against a background of mental disorder but in the context of the social, cultural and personal pressures which can impinge on an individual who goes on to perpetrate violence. The author suggests that despite public preoccupation with violence in all its manifestations, there is considerable misunderstanding of the psychiatric aspects of violent and aggressive behaviour. First, the perception of violence perpetrated by the mentally disordered is often a mistaken one, despite publicity. Secondly, even when it is, the mental disorder itself is not usually the only causative factor. Mentally disordered patients, like others, are subject to the forces of society, culture and personality. Part I is an introduction to violent behaviour and its roots. Part II looks at violence in relation to mental disorder including: organic mental disorders; psychotic disorders; disorders of mood; neuroses; disorders of dependence and appetite; disorders of personality and psychopathy; learning disabilities, and developmental disorders. Part III discusses violence in particular contexts, such as; domestic violence; serial and sexual violence; and public and political violence Appendices cover; psychiatric assessment of violent behaviour; and a national report on domestic violence. The book is expected to be a valuable guide for legal practitioners working in criminal and family/child law, other professionals in situations where they need to evaluate the risks of violent behaviour and those involved in policy making.
The author sets violent behaviour against a background of mental disorder but in the context of the social, cultural and personal pressures which can impinge on an individual who goes on to perpetrate violence. The author suggests that despite public preoccupation with violence in all its manifestations, there is considerable misunderstanding of the psychiatric aspects of violent and aggressive behaviour. First, the perception of violence perpetrated by the mentally disordered is often a mistaken one, despite publicity. Secondly, even when it is, the mental disorder itself is not usually the only causative factor. Mentally disordered patients, like others, are subject to the forces of society, culture and personality. Part I is an introduction to violent behaviour and its roots. Part II looks at violence in relation to mental disorder including: organic mental disorders; psychotic disorders; disorders of mood; neuroses; disorders of dependence and appetite; disorders of personality and psychopathy; learning disabilities, and developmental disorders. Part III discusses violence in particular contexts, such as; domestic violence; serial and sexual violence; and public and political violence Appendices cover; psychiatric assessment of violent behaviour; and a national report on domestic violence. The book is expected to be a valuable guide for legal practitioners working in criminal and family/child law, other professionals in situations where they need to evaluate the risks of violent behaviour and those involved in policy making.
Subject terms:
law, learning disabilities, legal professionals, mental health problems, personality disorders, schizophrenia, sexual abuse, substance misuse, violence, anxiety, bipolar disorder, dementia, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, head injuries;
Psychiatric Bulletin, 29(1), January 2005, pp.3-8.
Publisher:
Royal College of Psychiatrists
This article defines clinical guidelines, and describes the process of NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) guideline production as undertaken by the NCCMH (National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health) with examples from mental health guidelines, either completed (schizophrenia and eating disorders) or nearing completion (depression, eating disorders and self-harm). Clinical practice guidelines are systematically developed statements that assist clinicians and patients in making decisions about appropriate treatments for a specific condition (Mann, 1996). NICE clinical practice guidelines are evidence-based; which means that the advice contained therein must be derived from the best research evidence available, using predetermined and internationally agreed methods. The aim is to determine which treatments have the best evidence for their effectiveness, for which group of service users with a particular condition; and to determine this by interrogating the evidence in a systematic, critical and unbiased way.
This article defines clinical guidelines, and describes the process of NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) guideline production as undertaken by the NCCMH (National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health) with examples from mental health guidelines, either completed (schizophrenia and eating disorders) or nearing completion (depression, eating disorders and self-harm). Clinical practice guidelines are systematically developed statements that assist clinicians and patients in making decisions about appropriate treatments for a specific condition (Mann, 1996). NICE clinical practice guidelines are evidence-based; which means that the advice contained therein must be derived from the best research evidence available, using predetermined and internationally agreed methods. The aim is to determine which treatments have the best evidence for their effectiveness, for which group of service users with a particular condition; and to determine this by interrogating the evidence in a systematic, critical and unbiased way.
Subject terms:
outcomes, psychiatry, self-harm, schizophrenia, standards, treatment, therapy and treatment, depression, eating disorders, evidence-based practice, health care;
Psychiatric Bulletin, 28(4), April 2004, pp.133-136.
Publisher:
Royal College of Psychiatrists
In autumn 1996, under the Presidency of Dr Robert Kendell, the College decided to mount a campaign to tackle the stigmatisation of people with mental illnesses. In 1997, a working party proposed goals, content, process and a 5-year governance. Other campaigns, both here and abroad, have either generically addressed ‘mental health problems’ (e.g. Mind’s ‘Respect’ Campaign) or targeted a specific mental illness, e.g. the World Psychiatric Association’s anti-stigma campaign in respect of people with schizophrenia. Our working party decided that it might be timely to recognise the differences in public attitudes to the variety of mental illnesses. The campaign thus addressed six categories of mental illness: anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, the dementias, eating disorders, and drug and alcohol misuse/addiction. Target populations were identified as doctors, children and adolescents, the workplace, the media and the general public. The working party had also secured funding and arranged for a survey, in July 1998, by the Office for National Statistics of opinions of the British public concerning people with these mental illnesses. The Campaign started on 7 October 1998. Since that time, and drawing upon our survey findings within its initial literature review the Department of Health mounted its own anti-stigma campaign, ‘Mind Out for Mental Health’, which addressed a similar range of mental illnesses.
In autumn 1996, under the Presidency of Dr Robert Kendell, the College decided to mount a campaign to tackle the stigmatisation of people with mental illnesses. In 1997, a working party proposed goals, content, process and a 5-year governance. Other campaigns, both here and abroad, have either generically addressed ‘mental health problems’ (e.g. Mind’s ‘Respect’ Campaign) or targeted a specific mental illness, e.g. the World Psychiatric Association’s anti-stigma campaign in respect of people with schizophrenia. Our working party decided that it might be timely to recognise the differences in public attitudes to the variety of mental illnesses. The campaign thus addressed six categories of mental illness: anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, the dementias, eating disorders, and drug and alcohol misuse/addiction. Target populations were identified as doctors, children and adolescents, the workplace, the media and the general public. The working party had also secured funding and arranged for a survey, in July 1998, by the Office for National Statistics of opinions of the British public concerning people with these mental illnesses. The Campaign started on 7 October 1998. Since that time, and drawing upon our survey findings within its initial literature review the Department of Health mounted its own anti-stigma campaign, ‘Mind Out for Mental Health’, which addressed a similar range of mental illnesses.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, professional associations, psychiatry, public opinion, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, stereotyped attitudes, stigma, substance misuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders;
This book presents personal stories that show how individuals, their friends, families and employers, have found ways to overcome difficulties and cope with the changes in their lives brought about by the onset of various psychiatric conditions. Those covered include: depression, anxiety, dementia, schizophrenia, alcohol or drug addictions and eating disorders. Contributions from the providers of mental health services show the ranges of support and treatment available, as well as how both users and providers are learning from each other to help improve services.
This book presents personal stories that show how individuals, their friends, families and employers, have found ways to overcome difficulties and cope with the changes in their lives brought about by the onset of various psychiatric conditions. Those covered include: depression, anxiety, dementia, schizophrenia, alcohol or drug addictions and eating disorders. Contributions from the providers of mental health services show the ranges of support and treatment available, as well as how both users and providers are learning from each other to help improve services.
Subject terms:
life story work, mental health problems, psychiatry, schizophrenia, substance misuse, treatment, therapy and treatment, user participation, dementia, depression, eating disorders;
Examines adaptive functioning in the families of patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders. Seven dimensions of family functioning, as measured by the Family Assessment Device (FAD), were compared across families of patients with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorder, eating disorder, substance abuse disorder, and adjustment disorder. Results indicated that having a family member with a psychiatric illness is a general stressor for families, and family interventions should be considered for most patients who require a psychiatric hospitalisation for either the onset of, or an acute exacerbation of, any psychiatric disorder.
Examines adaptive functioning in the families of patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders. Seven dimensions of family functioning, as measured by the Family Assessment Device (FAD), were compared across families of patients with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorder, eating disorder, substance abuse disorder, and adjustment disorder. Results indicated that having a family member with a psychiatric illness is a general stressor for families, and family interventions should be considered for most patients who require a psychiatric hospitalisation for either the onset of, or an acute exacerbation of, any psychiatric disorder.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, socioeconomic groups, stress, substance misuse, anxiety, bipolar disorder, demographics, depression, eating disorders, families, family relations;
Great Britain. Welsh Office. NHS Directorate. Welsh Health Planning Forum
Publication year:
1995
Pagination:
520p.,bibliog.
Place of publication:
Cardiff
Set of papers compiled by the Health Gain Panel of Review with the aim of improving the provision of services to people with mental health problems in Wales. Includes sections on: the epidemiology of mental illness; promoting mental health; mixed anxiety depressive syndrome; depression; bipolar affective disorders; schizophrenia; dementia; personality disorders; suicide and parasuicide; eating disorders; child and adolescent mental health; older people with mental health problems; homelessness and mental health; and therapies.
Set of papers compiled by the Health Gain Panel of Review with the aim of improving the provision of services to people with mental health problems in Wales. Includes sections on: the epidemiology of mental illness; promoting mental health; mixed anxiety depressive syndrome; depression; bipolar affective disorders; schizophrenia; dementia; personality disorders; suicide and parasuicide; eating disorders; child and adolescent mental health; older people with mental health problems; homelessness and mental health; and therapies.
Subject terms:
homelessness, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, older people, personality disorders, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, suicide, young people, anxiety, children, dementia, depression, eating disorders, family therapy;
mental health problems, older people, residential care, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, treatment, therapy and treatment, alcohol misuse, anorexia nervosa, community care, depression, drug misuse, eating disorders;