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Sporting chance
- Author:
- ANDREWS Crispin
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July/August 2015, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Sport can have real benefits for people experiencing mental illness. In October 2014 the then coalition government launched Get Set to Go, a scheme to encourage people with mental health problems to play sport. The scheme is running across a number of English regions, with project being run by local Mind offices. This article looks at the benefits of sport for people with mental health problems and describes a project that uses cricket to develop skills in target setting, focus, cooperation and social skills. The article also highlights the importance of ensuring the right people are providing coaching at such projects. (Edited publisher abstract)
Working with students with psychiatric disabilities or other emotional problems
- Author:
- MAZZA Elena T.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 35(4), 2015, pp.425-448.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The professional literature on gatekeeping in social work education has grown; however, there remains a dearth in the literature regarding how educators truly work to engage students who are experiencing a psychiatric disability or other emotional problem. This qualitative study explored the experiences of 26 social work educators from 22 colleges and universities in the United States. Practice wisdoms emerged as interwoven strategies which encourage proactive interventions that accentuate students’ strengths through socially just opportunities. Identified strategies include having an awareness of psychosocial and environmental stressors that students may be experiencing, recognizing warning signs, approaching students, and building appropriate faculty-student relationships. (Publisher abstract)
Relations between internalizing and externalizing problems in early childhood
- Authors:
- STONE Lisanne L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Youth Care Forum, 44(5), 2015, pp.635-653.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Background: Childhood internalising and externalising problems are closely related and often co-occur. Directional models have been employed to test how these problems are related, while few studies have tested a third variables model. Objective: This study investigates whether internalising and externalising problems are reciprocally or unidirectionally related, whether these relations can be explained by third variables, and how these relations are associated with onset and stability. Methods: A community sample of 1,434 children aged 5.08 (SD = 1.25) and their mothers participated in two 1-year interval data waves. Internalising and externalising problems were examined with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Results: Using latent cross-lagged modelling, externalising problems were found not be related to subsequent internalising problems, or vice versa. These results were also found when controlling for inadequate parenting, parenting stress, maternal health and social preference. When taking problem level into account, externalising problems were related to stability of clinical level internalising problems, even when controlling for third variables inadequate parenting, parenting stress, maternal mental health and social preference. Conclusions: Strong autoregressive paths for internalising and externalising problems were found. Internalising and externalising problems do not seem to influence each other over time in the community sample. When investigating relations among internalising and externalising problems, it seems to be important to take problem level into account. (Edited publisher abstract)
What is normal behaviour in persons with developmental disabilities?
- Authors:
- DOSEN Anton, De GROEF Johan
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 9(5), 2015, pp.284-294.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Annoying and bothersome behaviours among persons with developmental disabilities (DD) is a relatively frequent phenomenon. However, not all behaviour that is difficult to accept in its surroundings should be seen as abnormal or problem behaviour (PB). Some of these behaviours may be an expression of a person’s psychosocial needs and may be considered as adaptive and normal. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach: Authors attempt to discuss relevant issues in persons with DD which have an impact on their behaviour, intending in this way to define criteria for a reliable differentiation between normal and abnormal behaviour and psychiatric disorders. Findings: Differentiating between normal and abnormal may be a difficult task for a professional treating persons with DD because of the lack of adequate criteria for such differentiation. The problem becomes even more complex when one attempts to differentiate between PB and psychiatric disorder. By approaching the subject from a developmental perspective and by determining the level of the person’s emotional development, insight in subjective person’s experiences was achieved. On the ground of a “good practice” the authors made schemata outlining criteria for differentiation between these constructs. Originality/value: The application of these schemata in the practice made it easier to establish appropriate diagnoses and was favourable for the planning of adequate treatment and support of persons with DD and mental health problems. (Publisher abstract)
Sources of meaning derived from occupational engagement for people recovering from mental illness
- Authors:
- HANCOCK Nicola, HONEY Anne, BUNDY Anita C.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(8), 2015, pp.508-515.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Introduction: Engagement in meaningful occupations is of central importance in mental health recovery. The purpose of this study was to gain a richer understanding of the relationships between occupations, sources of meaning and recovery for people living with mental illness. Method: People living with mental illness (n = 78) attending an Australian Clubhouse completed the recovery assessment scale and socially valued role classification scale. Qualitative and quantitative data were analysed using mixed methods. Findings: The most meaningful occupations were those most likely to provide opportunities for social connection and being valued by others. The frequency with which these socially derived sources of meaning were identified far outweighed other sources: positive sense of self; skills/personal development; time use/routine; financial gain and fun/pleasure. Neither the occupations identified as most meaningful nor the source of meaning differed depending on level of recovery. Conclusion: Irrespective of stage of recovery, socially derived aspects of meaning are most frequently prioritized by people living with mental illness. In facilitating engagement in personally meaningful occupations, occupational therapists need to understand that, for many, meaningfulness centres around inter-dependence: being with others, belonging, giving or contributing and being valued by others. (Publisher abstract)
Social participation interventions for adults with mental health problems: a review and narrative synthesis
- Authors:
- NEWLIN Meredith, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Research, 39(3), 2015, pp.167-180.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
People with mental health problems remain a highly socially excluded group despite international efforts to facilitate their inclusion. Enhancing their social participation is an important role for mental health social workers, but there is a lack of evidence-informed interventions to enable workers to achieve this goal. This article fills a gap in knowledge by systematically reviewing evidence of the effectiveness of interventions that aim to enhance the social participation of adults with mental health problems in their wider communities, outside of formal mental health services. A systematic review and modified narrative synthesis methodology was used. Sixteen articles reporting 14 unique interventions met the inclusion criteria, and findings across the studies were categorised by delivery mode and intervention strategy. Positive outcomes were found in asset-based approaches, social skills development, building trusting relationships between workers and service users, and resource finding to enhance community participation. However, only four studies were found to have a low overall risk of bias. The findings of this review suggest further evidence-informed interventions, and robust evaluations, are needed as current evidence is limited to inform mental health social work practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Home comforts
- Author:
- McGINLEY John
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July/August 2015, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Supported housing combined with personalised support service can play a vital role in helping people with mental illness in their recovery. This article looks at examples of supported housing provided by Sanctuary Supported Living and how providing personalised support geared to the individual provides clients with a step-down approach to help them move towards independent living. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental disorders in juveniles who sexually offended: a meta-analysis
- Authors:
- BOONMANN Cyril, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 24, 2015, pp.241-249.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
In order to establish the prevalence of mental disorders in juveniles who sexually offended (JSOs) a meta-analysis was carried out based on studies reporting on the prevalence rates of mental disorders in JSOs. Differences in mental disorders between JSOs and juveniles who offended non-sexually (non-JSOs) were also assessed. In total, 21 studies reporting on mental disorders in 2951 JSOs and 18,688 non-JSOs were included. In the total group of JSOs, 69% met the criteria for at least one mental disorder; comorbidity was present in 44%. The most common externalising and internalising disorders were respectively conduct disorder (CD; 51%) and anxiety disorder (18%). Compared to non-JSOs, JSOs were less often diagnosed with a Disruptive Behaviour Disorder (DBD, i.e., CD and/or Oppositional Deviant Disorder [ODD]), an Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a Substance Use Disorder (SUD). No significant differences were found for internalising disorders. In conclusion, although the prevalence of externalising disorders is higher in non-JSOs, mental disorders are highly prevalent in JSOs. Even though results of the current meta-analysis may overestimate prevalence rates (e.g., due to publication bias), screening of JSOs should focus on mental disorders. (Edited publisher abstract)
A day in the life of a peer support worker: Graham
- Author:
- WATSON Emma
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 19(3), 2015, pp.114-118.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes the experience of being a peer support worker by drawing reflections from a working day. It is a reflexive account written from the peer support worker’s own perspective. Reflections focus on the "non-directive" element of peer support and the danger of making assumptions when supporting others and working with staff. (Edited publisher abstract)
Breadwinners
- Author:
- PENFOLD Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July/August 2015, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The Better Health Bakery provides people overcoming mental health issues with an opportunity to do work in a thriving business, gaining new skills and move closer to employment. It was created by the social enterprise arm of the charity Centre for Better Health based in the London Borough of Hackney. This article reports on how the bakery manages the trainee baker' 12 week placements, the role of volunteers within the bakery, and how they help their trainee bakers when the placement ends. (Edited publisher abstract)