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Pulling ourselves together to end discrimination
- Author:
- BIRD Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 6(4), June 2000, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
A survey of people with mental health problems has revealed a surprising amount of discrimination and lack of understanding by mental health professionals, family and friends. This article describes that research and its recommendations for change.
Independent advice services for people with mental health problems: needs and provisions
- Author:
- BIRD Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 2(4), December 1998, pp.135-139.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
The author argues that the overwhelming evidence of need, and the known impact on mental health of financial, housing and such problems, health authorities should be actively ensuring independent welfare and benefits advice services are available to people using mental health services. This study of Citizens Advice Bureau mental health projects provides useful insight to needs and views of users, advisers and professionals.
Citizens Advice Bureaux services for people with mental health problems: an investigation of seven CABx
- Author:
- BIRD Lisa
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 107p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a research project looking at mental health service users needs for advice and information. Also looked at the needs of CAB advisers regarding working with people with mental health problems. Draws conclusions and makes recommendations.