Assertive outreach has been extended in the US to older people with mental health difficulties and mentally ill people in the criminal justice system. This article resports on research looking at the expansion of assertive outreach to older people with mental illness and people with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
Assertive outreach has been extended in the US to older people with mental health difficulties and mentally ill people in the criminal justice system. This article resports on research looking at the expansion of assertive outreach to older people with mental illness and people with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, offenders, older people, assertive outreach, community mental health services, diversion;
Focuses on child and adolescent mental health services (CAHMS), beginning with a Department of Health overall mapping exercise and continuing with an overview of a national survey of the interface between CAHMS and primary care. The efficacy of a Tier 2 early intervention service is reviewed, and an account of an evaluation of the efficacy of 2 Tier 3 specific treatments for children with severely disruptive behaviours is given. Lists the 4-tier system. Part of a special issue focusing on the Children Bill and the green paper, Every Child Matters.
Focuses on child and adolescent mental health services (CAHMS), beginning with a Department of Health overall mapping exercise and continuing with an overview of a national survey of the interface between CAHMS and primary care. The efficacy of a Tier 2 early intervention service is reviewed, and an account of an evaluation of the efficacy of 2 Tier 3 specific treatments for children with severely disruptive behaviours is given. Lists the 4-tier system. Part of a special issue focusing on the Children Bill and the green paper, Every Child Matters.
Subject terms:
joint working, intervention, mental health problems, mental health services, children, early intervention;
This review summarises recent research in two areas: risk factors associated with violence in clients with long term illness and an overview of some recent studies evaluating the efficacy of psychosocial rehabilitation. This latter study is one of the relatively few that focuses specifically on the needs of black users.
This review summarises recent research in two areas: risk factors associated with violence in clients with long term illness and an overview of some recent studies evaluating the efficacy of psychosocial rehabilitation. This latter study is one of the relatively few that focuses specifically on the needs of black users.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, risk, severe mental health problems, violence, black and minority ethnic people;
Cognitive-behavioural therapy is a vital tool for practitioners working with people with long-term mental illness. Looks at how so far the skills to use it have been made available to the medical professions rather than to social workers.
Cognitive-behavioural therapy is a vital tool for practitioners working with people with long-term mental illness. Looks at how so far the skills to use it have been made available to the medical professions rather than to social workers.
Subject terms:
medication, mental health problems, social workers, treatment, therapy and treatment, behaviour therapy, health professionals;
European Journal of Social Work, 13(2), June 2010, pp.163-182.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
The article describes the logic, parameters, and methodology of an attempt at mainstreaming ethnicity within the ‘Empowerment of Mental Illness Service Users Through Lifelong Learning Integration and Action’ (EMILIA) project, a European Union 6th framework multi-sites project focused on mental health and social inclusion. This study, spread across eight sites in Southern, Central and Northern Europe, explores the findings of the baseline audit, the ensuing action plans and the changes which followed. Examining the process and its outcomes for mainstreaming across the different sites and the services they provide, it highlights the impact of country-specific policies on disclosure of information relating to ethnicity as well as country and site policies and practices relating to recognising the existence of ethnic inequality and tackling it. Issues underlying formal mainstreaming staff and users’ training are explored. The role of social work within a multi-disciplinary group is examined, and the lessons for European social work are outlined. Main findings include the difficulties encountered in carrying out ethnicity audits, and the relevance of ethnicity audit to staff and users and identified needs for further action. While positive action has been taken by different sites, ethnicity has not been perceived as a major issue for either the staff or the users of the project, which can be explained by the insignificance attached to having ethnic minority clients and staff members within mental health services.
The article describes the logic, parameters, and methodology of an attempt at mainstreaming ethnicity within the ‘Empowerment of Mental Illness Service Users Through Lifelong Learning Integration and Action’ (EMILIA) project, a European Union 6th framework multi-sites project focused on mental health and social inclusion. This study, spread across eight sites in Southern, Central and Northern Europe, explores the findings of the baseline audit, the ensuing action plans and the changes which followed. Examining the process and its outcomes for mainstreaming across the different sites and the services they provide, it highlights the impact of country-specific policies on disclosure of information relating to ethnicity as well as country and site policies and practices relating to recognising the existence of ethnic inequality and tackling it. Issues underlying formal mainstreaming staff and users’ training are explored. The role of social work within a multi-disciplinary group is examined, and the lessons for European social work are outlined. Main findings include the difficulties encountered in carrying out ethnicity audits, and the relevance of ethnicity audit to staff and users and identified needs for further action. While positive action has been taken by different sites, ethnicity has not been perceived as a major issue for either the staff or the users of the project, which can be explained by the insignificance attached to having ethnic minority clients and staff members within mental health services.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, outcomes, racial discrimination, service users, social exclusion, social inclusion, social work, black and minority ethnic people, ethnicity;
The needs of people with severe mental health problems who are also misusing substances are complex and challenging. Describes recent research that offers a valuable insight into the characteristics and incidence of dual diagnosis.
The needs of people with severe mental health problems who are also misusing substances are complex and challenging. Describes recent research that offers a valuable insight into the characteristics and incidence of dual diagnosis.
Subject terms:
literature reviews, mental health, mental health problems, needs, severe mental health problems, substance misuse, drug misuse, dual diagnosis;
Community care for people with mental health problems has faced much criticism over the past year. Reports on recent studies which help to pinpoint the source of some of the problems which face practitioners and policy makers.
Community care for people with mental health problems has faced much criticism over the past year. Reports on recent studies which help to pinpoint the source of some of the problems which face practitioners and policy makers.
Subject terms:
joint planning, mental health problems, policy, social services, social care provision, care management, community care, community mental health services, health care;