One of a series of rapid research reviews following the Bamford Review to contribute to a needs led research programme for psychological therapies. First the paper reviews existing national and international literature regarding psychological therapies. It then outlines the findings of a regional survey into the current provision of psychological therapies and research programmes being delivered across statutory and third sector services in Northern Ireland. The findings of the presented by the four main client groups of: adults; older adults; children and young people; and learning disabilities. Conditions covered include: depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, suicide, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and challenging behaviour. Finally the authors offer a model for prioritising future needs-led research in the psychological therapies in Northern Ireland.
One of a series of rapid research reviews following the Bamford Review to contribute to a needs led research programme for psychological therapies. First the paper reviews existing national and international literature regarding psychological therapies. It then outlines the findings of a regional survey into the current provision of psychological therapies and research programmes being delivered across statutory and third sector services in Northern Ireland. The findings of the presented by the four main client groups of: adults; older adults; children and young people; and learning disabilities. Conditions covered include: depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, suicide, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and challenging behaviour. Finally the authors offer a model for prioritising future needs-led research in the psychological therapies in Northern Ireland.
Subject terms:
intervention, learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people, psychotherapy, therapies, therapy and treatment, young people, adults, behaviour therapy, children;
Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7(3), September 2003, pp.211-219.
Publisher:
Sage
A survey of over 400 parents and carers of children and adults with severe learning disabilities was undertaken in N. Ireland. The aim was to identify the persons approached by the parents, the information required and the means used. The data are relevant to the setting up of national information centres as proposed by the government. The most common informants were social workers, staff in schools and centres, and GPs, but little use was made of voluntary services. A similar pattern was found regarding future informants. The most common topics were available services, leisure and holidays, and benefits. Parents of children under 10 were more likely to want information on education and therapies. The preferred means of getting information was through face-to-face contacts in the home.
A survey of over 400 parents and carers of children and adults with severe learning disabilities was undertaken in N. Ireland. The aim was to identify the persons approached by the parents, the information required and the means used. The data are relevant to the setting up of national information centres as proposed by the government. The most common informants were social workers, staff in schools and centres, and GPs, but little use was made of voluntary services. A similar pattern was found regarding future informants. The most common topics were available services, leisure and holidays, and benefits. Parents of children under 10 were more likely to want information on education and therapies. The preferred means of getting information was through face-to-face contacts in the home.
Subject terms:
income support, learning disabilities, leisure activities, parental skills training, parent-child relations, school phobia, school social work, schools, social workers, social worker-service user relationships, therapies, therapy and treatment, voluntary organisations, access to information, access to services;