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Social networks and mental health: an egocentric perspective
- Authors:
- LEVULA Andrew, HARRE Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 21(3), 2016, pp.161-173.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between egocentric social networks and mental health (MH) outcomes. The authors aim to develop a theoretical framework for understanding this association and to test whether social network factors add any further explanatory power to MH outcomes. Design/methodology/approach: Data for this study were drawn from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia survey (n=14,756). The authors used hierarchical multiple regression technique to test this hypothesis and using the Akaike information criterion (AIC) the authors identified the best fit model. Findings: The results of this study shows that social network measures do add considerable explanatory power to MH with social isolation (SI) having the highest influence (β=−0.198, p<0.001) followed by social connections (SCs) (β=0.141, p<0.001) and then social trust (ST) (β=0.071, p<0.001). The AIC best fit model included all the social network predictors however it excluded physical functioning which contributed very little. Originality/value: This study shows that social network factors play a significant role in predicting MH outcomes. In particular, SI was a more significant predictor of MH than SC. However, ST played a relatively minor role in predicting MH scores. These findings have practical implications and applications for the design of policy initiatives aimed at improving MH outcomes. (Publisher abstract)
Services are not enough: child well-being in a very unequal society
- Author:
- ROWLANDS John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Children's Services, 5(3), September 2010, pp.80-88.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article describes policy ideas that have arisen since the implementation of the Children Act 1989 concerning child need, vulnerability and universalism. It acknowledges the significance of working to beneficial child outcomes as both a force to pull services into coherence and as a measure of how well our children are doing. However, the article outlines how children in the UK are not doing well when compared with other western societies. The article considers whether we are asking too much of services in the face of long-term, ongoing inequality in our society. It discusses the capacity to deal with children in need, and the services available for such vulnerable children. The author then examines the conceptual components of recent policy, how they relate to child outcomes, and also describes the implications for children with serious difficulties.
Economics, mental health and policy: an overview
- Authors:
- KNAPP Martin, et al
- Publisher:
- Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 41p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report summarises findings presented at Mental Health Economics European Network events in London and Brussels in September and December 2007. It highlights funding issues, assesses the merits of the case for investment in promotion and prevention, looks at how economic incentives might influence the balance of care, reflects on some implications of poor mental health for employment and productivity, focuses on further development of the European Service Mapping Schedule and, as an example, considers the challenges to be faced in two countries, Turkey and Hungary, currently undergoing rapid economic and social transition.
Improving the mental health of the population: a strategy for Europe
- Author:
- STANSFIELD Jude
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 5(1), March 2006, pp.11-17.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The European Commission green paper 'Improving the Mental Health of the Population', published in October 2005, is essentially a public mental health strategy for the European Union. The author outlines the main elements of the strategy and discusses its relevance and implications both for the European Union as a whole and for policy and practice in England and the other individual member states. The author comments that while the green paper is in many ways welcome in that it will raise the profile of public mental health at national and international government level, it has a number of flaws - not least its primary focus on mental illness and mental illness services.
Charities use delay in drafting bill to scrutinise white paper proposals
- Author:
- LEASON Katie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.01.02, 2002, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Charities and professionals have used the past year to discuss proposed mental health reforms but are now wondering when they will be implemented.
Promoting the best of ourselves: mental health promotion in Canada
- Author:
- JOUBERT Natacha
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 3(1), January 2001, pp.25-34.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Mental Health Promotion Unit is the focal point of Health Canada's efforts to maintain and improve positive mental health and well-being for the Canadian population. This article presents an overview of the Unit's work to move the promotion of mental health onto the public health agenda. It also features various projects developed in collaboration with non-governmental organisations and communities to promote the mental health of all Canadians.
What's on the agenda, Alan?
- Author:
- McCURRY Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.11.99, 1999, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Despite new Health Secretary Alan Milburn's statement that mental health was among his top policy priorities, worries persist that pressing issues in the field will remain unaddressed. Reports on how some feel that Milburn's appointment is a harbinger of better times ahead.
Austerity and governance: coordinating policing and mental health policy in the UK
- Authors:
- SOLAR Carlos, SMITH Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Policy Studies, 43(2), 2022, pp.352-369.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Notions of network and polycentric governance highlight the possibility of innovation and adaptability in service delivery. At the same time, it has been argued that austerity and financial restrictions create intense pressures for public sector reform as public sector organizations look to new ways to deliver services. Hence the argument from governments in advanced democracies was that austerity would drive innovation. This article argues, through an analysis of the issue of policing and mental health in the UK, that network governance and polycentrism can be a significant constraint on reform when policy is delivered through multiple overlapping agencies, but with a lack of overarching authority. In the case of policing and mental health, introducing new governance arrangements is complex, much more so in a context of austerity. Resistance within organizations can oppose to novel forms of governance, and the new demands created by expenditure cuts further stress service delivery. (Edited publisher abstract)
A manifesto for children
- Author:
- CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Children's Commissioner for England
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
A manifesto from the Children's Commissioner for England which sets out a vision for a more child and family focused society. It calls on Britain’s political parties to include a six-point plan in their election manifestos to improve the life chances for disadvantaged children. The manifesto focuses on six key themes: supporting stronger families, providing decent places for children to live, helping children to have healthy minds, keeping children active, providing SEND support for those who need it, and creating safer streets and play areas. It also sets out some of the likely costs involved alongside the policy proposals and recommends that the next government establish a cross-government Cabinet committee for children. (Edited publisher abstract)
Establishing national mental health and well-being indicators for Scotland
- Author:
- PARKINSON Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 5(1), March 2006, pp.42-48.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes work in progress to identify a set of national mental health and well-being indicators for Scotland that could be used to establish a summary mental health profile, as a starting point for monitoring future trends. The process in taking this work forward involves identifying a desirable set of indicators, scoping data that are currently collected nationally in Scotland, identifying additional data needs, and ensuring existing data collection systems include mental health and well-being. it is expected that an indicator set for adults will have been identified by 2007. The paper presents some for the conceptual and practical challenges involved in defining and measuring positive mental health and is presented here as a contribution to ongoing debates in this field.