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'Meet the diversity of need'
- Author:
- BERESFORD Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 2(4), June 1996, p.14.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
This article is an edited version of a briefing about Survivors Speak Out.
Giving choices means taking chances
- Author:
- DAVIS Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 2(4), June 1996, pp.15-17.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
The risk taking approach has been developed by practitioners who wish to involve and empower mental health service users. In this article the author argues that risk taking is an essential element of working with mental health service users to ensure autonomy, choice and social participation.
Empowerment re-fashioned for professional convenience?
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 2(4), June 1996, p.5.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Reports on the conference 'Direct power: user empowerment - a practical agenda for change' held on 8 May 1996, which discussed user involvement in mental health services
Detecting and managing depression in older people
- Authors:
- TYLEE A., KATONA C.L.E.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of General Practice, 46(405), April 1996, pp.207-208.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of General Practitioners
The Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Psychiatrists have run a Defeat Depression Campaign since 1992. This is aimed at improving public and professional awareness of depression, and thereby, improving its detection and management. A recent initiative within the Campaign has been the publication of a Consensus Statement on Recognition and Management of Depression in Late Life in General Practice. This editorial highlights and justifies some of the key messages of this Consensus Statement.
Double exposure: addressing the needs of homeless women with a mental illness
- Authors:
- CROFT-WHITE Clare, PARRY-CROOKE Georgie
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 95p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
A report of a survey of provision in direct access hostels in London for homeless women with mental health problems. Identifies the support needs and preferences of residents and the training needs of staff. The authors visited a range of direct access hostels and interviewed staff and women residents.
Mental health legislation: a time to act?
- Authors:
- RYAN Tony, HARDY Les
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 3(2), December 1996, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Argues that new legislation could include supervision registers but might also give service users new rights to community-based services in their areas.
Prevalence of mental disorder in remand prisoners: consecutive case study
- Authors:
- BIRMINGHAM Luke, MASON Debbie, GRUBIN Don
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 14.12.96, 1996, pp.1521-1524.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Findings of the research are based on inmates of HMP Durham, a prison with a large catchment area in the NE of England. It was found that not only is the prevalence of mental disorder, in particular severe mental illness high in this population, but the numbers identified at reception are low and subsequent management in the prison is poor.
Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in young people in the care system
- Authors:
- McCANN Jacinta B., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 14.12.96, 1996, pp.1529-1530.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Brief description of a study into levels of psychiatric disorders of young people in the care system. The results highlight that not only did they suffer from serious psychiatric disorders but they also showed high levels of comorbidity, reflecting the complexity of these adolescent's difficulties. Of particular concern was that potentially treatable psychiatric disorders had gone undetected. Makes recommendations to local and health authorities.
United States looks for answers in the new care blueprints
- Author:
- SHERA Wes
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 2(3), March 1996, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Discusses the developments in "Managed Care" services and their implications for case management in the USA.
The Mental Health (After-Care Under Supervision) Regulations 1996
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London