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Employment and mental health: assessing the economic impact and the case for intervention
- Authors:
- MCDAID David, et al
- Publisher:
- Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 29p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The importance of employment and its links with mental health are summarised and the European policy context described. The report then asks what the consequences of poor mental health for economic activity are, if a trend in productivity losses over time can be seen and what we know about employment rates for people with mental health problems. Barriers to employment, the economic case for helping such people remain in the workforce, assessing the cost effectiveness of interventions to this end, legislative and policy actions, and the way forward are discussed.
Psychological research on homelessness in Western Europe: a review from 1970 to 2001
- Authors:
- PHILPOT Pierre, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Issues, 63(3), 2007, pp.483-504.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article summarizes definitions employed, observed prevalence, the socio-demographic characteristics, and the physical and mental health status of the homeless in Western Europe. Research pertaining to the causes of homelessness and the societal response to the problem are also reviewed, and the ethical and methodological questions raised by European researchers are debated. A critical analysis of the largely descriptive European research is provided, and some noteworthy exceptions are described. The authors also discuss a number of promising theoretical models, including those that focus on learned helplessness, social strain, and social stress.
Making the economic case for the promotion of mental well-being and the prevention of mental health problems
- Authors:
- MCDAID David, et al
- Publisher:
- Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 17p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report begins by asking why there should be investment in promotion and prevention. It then summarises what is known and gives examples of study findings on wellbeing, early intervention, depression, suicide and workplace health promotion. Ongoing and future evaluations are noted and the need for more European assessments emphasised.
Adult mental health in a changing international context: the relevance to social work
- Author:
- RUMON Shula
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 39(8), December 2009, pp.1615-1622.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This critical commentary surveys the field of mental health social work in the UK from an international perspective. There has been a major shift in societal and professional attitudes to mental health, moving from a medicalised, chronicity-oriented model to one that acknowledges the ability of those experiencing or recovering from mental ill-health to lead a meaningful life. Internationally there is a trend towards deinstitutionalisation, although in post-Communist and developing countries 'total institutions' persist alongside new, small-scale initiatives. Psychological and social therapies are becoming more available, together with early intervention and prevention services. Stigma against the mentally ill persists, partly fuelled by biased media reporting. Privatisation and commercialisation of services has developed hand in hand with opportunities for employing mental health service users and carers as support workers. Mental health service users are among the most deprived groups in the community. In the UK, mental health social workers are currently in a minority both within mental health and within social work. The implications for social work educators and researchers are considerable.