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Mental health and the benefits of learning
- Authors:
- SCHULLER Tom, HAMMOND Cathie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 2(1), March 2003, pp.31-39.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
This article provides a brief account of work carried out in the Research Centre on the Wider Benefits of Learning at the University of London. Goes on to summarise findings from quantitative analysis of cohort study data relating to mental health. The study involved 140 biographical interviews exploring the links between individual learning and a number of social domains including health. Highlights the positive contribution learning makes to mental health.
Predictors of maternal support: the point of view of adolescent victims of sexual abuse and their mothers
- Authors:
- CYR Mireille, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 12(1), 2003, pp.39-65.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Reports on a Canadian study which looked at four groups of potential predictors of maternal support: mothers' psychosocial characteristics, abuse characteristics, victim's characteristics, and disclosure characteristics. A total of 120 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years and their mothers, who were recruited from Child Protective Services, completed questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Multiple regression analyses performed separately on mother and child data sets revealed five significant predictors of maternal support in each analysis, four of which were common to both. The discussion underscores the importance of taking into account both the mother's and the victim's perceptions regarding psychological adjustment and family environment. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Promoting emotional health through a parenting support programme: what motivates parents to enrol?
- Authors:
- ZEEDYK M. Suzanne, WERRITTY Irene, RIACH Christine
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 5(4), November 2003, pp.21-31.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reports on a Scottish study to investigate the factors that motivate parents to enrol in parenting support programmes. Interviews were conducted with 20 parents who had taken part in a parenting support programme at least 12 months previously. Thematic analysis of their comments yielded insights into four key areas: parents' initial interest in seeking support, making the decision to join a group, initial concerns about joining and parents' expectations of parenting groups. Offers recommendations for those interested in establishing parent support groups.
A focus group investigation into young children's understanding of mental health and their views on appropriate services for their age group
- Authors:
- ROOSE G.A., JOHN A.M.
- Journal article citation:
- Child: Care, Health and Development, 29(6), November 2003, pp.545-550.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Children's views about mental health and concurrent service provision are under-researched areas. Yet there is concern regarding appropriate service development to meet the increasing mental health needs of children and young people. Recent government policy underlines the need for collaborative work with consumers in service development. This was a qualitative study designed to explore 10- and 11-year-olds' understanding of the concept of mental health and their opinions regarding an appropriate service for their age group. Two focus groups were conducted with 10- and 11-year-olds and the data was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The participants showed a sophisticated understanding of mental health. They thought that school-based services would not be appropriate for their age group. They demonstrated that their level of understanding and interest qualifies them for a place in discussions about services for their age group. Collaborative work with children and young people in line with government policy in this area is necessary for appropriate service development.
Method in the madness
- Author:
- MORTIMER Polly
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 121, May 2003, p.24.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Reviews recent films about the mind and the psyche.
Onwards and upwards
- Authors:
- ROUNCE Katherine, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, April 2003, pp.31-33.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Describes the work of the STR development group, based at Middlesex University, who are setting up a degree course for those who are interested in progressing their skills and qualifications to degree level in generic mental health work.
Scottish shake-up bids to balance interests of the public and clients
- Author:
- KENNY Craig
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.4.03, 2003, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the passing of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Bill. Although it is progressive in some areas it still contains compulsory treatment orders.
Learning and the link to positive mental health
- Author:
- JAMES Kathryn
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 7(1), February 2003, pp.15-20.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article brings together population-based data, results of a survey and evidence from pilot projects to give a compelling picture of the link between learning and mental health.
Putting the pieces together
- Author:
- WATKIN Sian
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, March 2003, pp.27-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Looks at ways of improving clinical supervision. The author looks at the 'jig-saw' reflective model.
Housing and mental health: a review of the evidence and a methodological and conceptual critique
- Authors:
- EVANS Gary W., WELLS Nancy M., MOCH Annie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Issues, 59(3), 2003, pp.475-500.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Despite the fact that people invest more financial, temporal, and psychological resources in their homes than in any other material entity, research on housing and mental health is remarkably underdeveloped. Critically reviews existing research on housing and mental health, considering housing type (e.g., single-family detached versus multiple dwelling), floor level, and housing quality. Goes on to discuss methodological and conceptual shortcomings of this literature and provide a theoretical framework for future research on housing quality and mental health.