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Journal of Public Mental Health
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Public mental health is the art, science and politics of creating a mentally healthy society. The Journal of Public Mental Health covers the research, policy and practice that put mental well-being at the heart of the public health agenda. The Journal of Public Mental Health was formerly the Journal of Mental Health Promotion. Articles from this journal are abstracted and indexed selectively on Social Care Online.
From 'gibbering idiot' to 'iceman', Kenny's story: a critical analysis of an occupational narrative
- Author:
- FINLAY Linda
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67(11), November 2004, pp.474-480.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Narratives can offer rich, valuable and powerful insights. However, they do not stand on their own: they need to be interpreted and contextualised. This paper offers a critical analysis of the occupational narrative of one man's journey towards finding a new occupational identity after experiencing mental health problems. It reveals something of Kenny's lived experience and his occupational needs, drivers and trajectory. The value of occupation (rather than simply employment) is demonstrated. The narrative is then briefly analysed: first by taking a phenomenological approach focusing on the lived experience and secondly by taking a social constructionist approach which highlights how the story is both performed and co-constructed. This two-pronged analysis demonstrates how narratives are produced and constructed in particular social contexts. How we understand a narrative depends on how we frame it and the theoretical perspectives we bring to bear. It is important to be reflexive - critically self-aware - as we engage in narrative inquiry.
You are where you live
- Authors:
- ELLAWAY Anne, MACINTYRE Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, November 2004, pp.33-35.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Evidence shows that where we live has a significant impact on mental health. Aspects which may be important include: physical features (e.g. air and water quality); availability of healthy home, work and play environments (decent housing, safe play areas); support services in daily life (education, transport); socio-cultural features (political, economic, ethnic and religious history; community integration); and reputation (how perceived by residents, service or amenity planners, and investors). Concludes that residents in poor neighbourhoods experience 'double jeopardy', being not only personally poor but also likely to lack the supportive social and physical environments required for good health. Policies to promote better mental health should focus on improving both individual and socio-residential circumstances.
Openmind
- Publisher:
- MIND
Published by the mental health charity, Mind, this magazine covers issues in the field of mental health of interest to professionals, users and carers. This journal is indexed and abstracted selectively on Social Care Online. This title ceased publication with issue no. 172.
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.
Journal of Mental Health Promotion
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
This journal supports best practice in mental health promotion and service development. It also combines multi-disciplinary approach with a focus on public mental health. This journal has now been continued as the Journal of Public Mental Health.
Shifting the balance of power
- Author:
- WILSON Melba
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 115, May 2002, p.18.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Looks at the role of primary care trusts and outlines Wandsworth primary care trust.
Mental Health Today
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
A monthly magazine which aims to keep its readership up to date with developments in policy and practice in the mental health field, and to showcase the diversity of evidence-based best practice in the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors across the UK. Articles from this magazine are indexed and abstracted selectively on Social Care Online.
Somatic complaint and social suffering among survivors of the Cambodian killing fields
- Authors:
- UEHARA Edwina S., MORELLI Paula T., ABE-KIM Jennifer
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 3(3/4), 2001, pp.243-262.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Illness narrative from two Cambodian killing field survivors are used to explore conflicts between professional and lay perspectives on somatic complaints. Professionals see somatic complaints as psychopathology, while Cambodian survivors see it as authentic embodied pain. Survivors perspectives implicate professionals and care systems as causes of suffering. More inquiry is needed to understand survivor perspectives and the role of care systems in exacerbating/alleviating survivor suffering.
Uncovering the evidence
- Authors:
- GRANVILLE Julie, LEFEBVRE Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4(11), July 2001, pp.381-382.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Offers advice on where and how to locate the evidence to support evidence-based practice in health care. Also contains details of useful websites.