A women of 43 with Down's syndrome was displaying delusions which coincided with the broadcast of some TV shows. The author looks at the case and whether the risk assessment meant she could live at home despite her behaviour.
A women of 43 with Down's syndrome was displaying delusions which coincided with the broadcast of some TV shows. The author looks at the case and whether the risk assessment meant she could live at home despite her behaviour.
Subject terms:
intervention, mental health problems, behaviour, case studies, Downs syndrome;
A young boy is taken away from his family for his own safety and put into intensive therapeutic care. The author talks to the therapist on how they improved his life chances.
A young boy is taken away from his family for his own safety and put into intensive therapeutic care. The author talks to the therapist on how they improved his life chances.
Subject terms:
looked after children, mental health problems, psychotherapy, young people, case studies, challenging behaviour;
Rest, a small charity meeting mental health needs of the agricultural community in Staffordshire is struggling with funds as its core funding is set to run out in December. The author asks how it can manage an uncertain future, and highlights the problems facing small charities in the commissioning of services.
Rest, a small charity meeting mental health needs of the agricultural community in Staffordshire is struggling with funds as its core funding is set to run out in December. The author asks how it can manage an uncertain future, and highlights the problems facing small charities in the commissioning of services.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, rural areas, charities, financing, fund raising, health needs;
Finding a service tailored to the complex needs of a deaf young person with challenging behaviour is costly. However, this case study shows how vital the assessment of a therapy consultant was in providing the correct treatment for one young person.
Finding a service tailored to the complex needs of a deaf young person with challenging behaviour is costly. However, this case study shows how vital the assessment of a therapy consultant was in providing the correct treatment for one young person.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, psychotherapy, young people, challenging behaviour, communication, deafness, hearing impairment;