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Feeling down and understanding depression
- Authors:
- CRONIN Peter, PEYTON Liam, CHAPLIN Eddie
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 11(1), 2017, pp.2-7.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper offers the view of two people with learning disabilities lived experience of depression. The paper also offers and insight into some of the strategies they use to manage and encourage positive mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
A comparison of carers needs for service users cared for both in and out of area
- Authors:
- EMERY Heidi, JONES Bridget, CHAPLIN Eddie
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 7(3), 2013, pp.143-151.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes an ongoing process of engagement with carers of people with intellectual disabilities currently being monitored by an out of area service for both carers of people placed both in area and out of area within a local Mental Health Learning Disabilities team in South London. Using a series of consultation events, carers were asked to participate in a free dialogue which focussed on everyday issues for carers. This included financial implications of caring, knowledge of care pathways/systems in care, carer's needs and expectations and the support they currently receive. The issues and concerns that carers face in their daily lives when supporting one or more people are highlighted. These include lack of recognition, financial difficulties, lack of training and support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Using service user and clinical opinion to develop the SAINT: a guided self-help pack for adults with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- CHAPLIN Eddie, CRAIG Tom, BOURAS Nick
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 6(1), 2012, pp.17-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Despite the greater prevalence of mental ill-health in people with intellectual disabilities compared to the general population, there has been little work specifically aimed at prevention, early detection and helping this group to cope with mental health problems. This study looked at the first stage of development of a guided self-help (GSH) pack called the Self Assessment and INTervention pack (SAINT). Delphi methods and focus groups were used to gather opinions from two groups: professionals or clinical experts (n=between 15 and 33 at different stages); and service users (n=9), to inform the contents of the SAINT. The Delphi was conducted by e-mail. Results from each round were shared between the two groups to develop a consensus. Both groups were able to reach a consensus of the items that would make up the SAINT. Delphi methods combined with focus groups were able generate the contents of the SAINT and demonstrated versatility in this dual approach. The perspectives of the groups differed. The clinical experts concentrated more on severe mental health problems whereas the service users talked more about vulnerability associated with everyday life. The next step will be to establish the reliability and validity of SAINT prior to pilot testing.
Barriers to user involvement in mental health services for people with learning disability
- Authors:
- CHAPLIN Eddie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 3(3), September 2009, pp.28-33.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper explores some of the issues and barriers to service user involvement for people with learning disability in mental health settings. The barriers can include staff perceptions and their moral and religious beliefs, and can also include the culture and policies of the mental health organisation. Service users may also not welcome involvement in their own care. The issues of getting users involved in their own assessment and treatment is addressed, as is also getting them involved with services and the wider health community. Examples of good practice, such as service user groups, are provided.