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The relationship between personal debt and mental health: a systematic review
- Authors:
- FITCH Chris, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 16(4), 2011, pp.153-166.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
A systematic review was undertaken to identify peer reviewed literature in English from 1980 to 2009 in order to evaluate the evidence on the extent to which personal debt impacts on mental health, and mental health on personal debt. Database searches resulted in the identification of 50 papers meeting the inclusion criteria. These were appraised by the research team and this article presents the results of the analysis. It discusses research on the temporal relationship between debt and mental health, whether the type and size of debt matter, the role of age, income or assets in the relationship between indebtedness and mental health, the process through which debt, mental health and other factors interacted, debt and self-harm or suicide, and compulsive buying. The review found that methodological limitations made it difficult to definitively demonstrate whether indebtedness causes poor mental health, and that existing research either uses definitions of debt which lack specificity or definitions of mental health which are too broad, but that plausible data exist which indicate that indebtedness may contribute to the development of mental health problems. The authors suggest topics for further research, and note that those working with people with debt problems need to be aware of the potential risk of reduced mental well-being or mental disorder.
Employing strong support
- Author:
- DENT Emma
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 1.12.11 supplement, 2011, p.7.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Having a job can promote mental health recovery, yet stigma often means disclosure of a mental health problem can lead to someone being forced out of the job or finding it hard to gain employment. The benefits of work retention schemes and individual placement and support schemes are discussed.
Supervision in public sector behavioral health: a review
- Authors:
- HOGE Michael A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Supervisor (The), 30(2), July 2011, pp.183-203.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Historically, supervision was a common practice in agencies delivering publically funded services to persons with serious mental and substance use conditions. However, there are numerous published references suggesting that the provision of supervision has been declining significantly over the last 2 decades. This article provides an analysis of supervision as it relates to individuals providing care within publicly funded mental health and addiction services. Based on a comprehensive review of the literature on supervision in the public sector, it summarises the current status, definition, functions, competencies, applicable standards and requirements, training approaches, and outcomes of supervision. It shows that the provision of supervision has eroded significantly due to economic constraints and the ‘flattening’ of service organisations. The literature suggests that supervision has a positive impact on supervisees’ stress levels, job satisfaction and competence, as well as on training, quality of care, and client outcomes. Recommended strategies for restoring and advancing supervision as an essential practice in systems of care are discussed.
Dealing with individuals who have mental illness: the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) in law enforcement
- Authors:
- BROWNING Samuel L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 13(4), 2011, pp.235-243.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This review explores research regarding the Crisis Intervention Team’s (CIT) effectiveness in reducing criminalisation of people with mental illness, as well as improving interactions between this population and law enforcement officers. The authors provide a summary of the CIT model in the context of law enforcement's response to people with mental illness. Prior research on the CIT model has generally shown improved officer and community safety, better mental healthcare for those in need, and decreased criminalisation of those with mental illness. The authors conclude that the success of CIT has wider social implications, such as decreasing stigma regarding mental illness and fear of involving police in mental health related crises.
The mental health of young people aging out of care and entering adulthood: Exploring the evidence from England and France
- Authors:
- STEIN Mike, DUMARET Annick-Camille
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 33(12), December 2011, pp.2504-2511.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This article reviews the evidence from England and France on the mental health of young people ageing out of care and into adulthood. It is the first comparative review of the two countries and concentrates on the evidence on the mental health of young people in the general population, young people living in care, young people aging out of care, and young adults. The article shows the high levels of psychological adversity of young people entering car, and the high rates of mental health problems of young people in care compared with the general population of young people. It highlights the increased risk of mental and physical problems at the time of ageing out of care, and the general improvement in longer-term outcomes for young adults, although some continue to have serious mental health problems. In conclusion, the article argues that interventions across the life course of young people are needed in both countries.
Looking after your pearls: the dilemmas of mental health self-disclosure in higher education teaching
- Author:
- GOUGH Matthew
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 6(4), 2011, pp.203-210.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Drawing on a critically reflective self-selecting conference workshop for mental health educators, practitioners and others, this paper focuses on the theme of educators disclosing personal experience of mental health problems. It reports on and discusses the main areas emerging from the workshop: the personal impact of disclosure for the tutor, impact on student learning, and wider ethical issues. It also considers the risks and benefits of personal disclosure of lived experience of mental health problems, how educators can maximise the benefits and minimise the hazards, and when and how to disclose personal experience.
The Men’s Group
- Author:
- PEET Steven
- Journal article citation:
- Groupwork, 21(2), 2011, pp.50-60.
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
This paper describes and reflects upon the work done by the author’s in his first social work fieldwork placement of establishing and running a therapeutic group. The ‘Men’s Group’ was based in a day-centre for clients with mainly mental health issues in a rural area of West Cork. The activities undertaken by the group aimed to bring the men together in a sense of joint endeavour and acceptance. The paper examines the first 6 weeks of the group, particularly looking at what worked and what didn’t. The paper aims to: position the theoretical perspective being used by the group; discuss roles and behaviours within the group; consider the role of the author in the group; and to reflect upon the author's learning experience.
Biogenetic explanations and public acceptance of mental illness: systematic review of population studies
- Authors:
- ANGERMEYER Matthias C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 199(5), November 2011, pp.367-372.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
It is widely believed that biological or genetic models of mental illness will increase tolerance towards people with mental illness by countering perceptions of responsibility and blame. This review examined this hypothesis among the general public; whether such attributions are related to lower perceptions of guilt and responsibility, to what extent notions of responsibility are associated with rejection of people who are mentally ill, and how prevalent notions of responsibility are among the general public with regard to different mental disorders. Thirty three representative population studies examining attitudes towards people with mental illness and beliefs about such disorders were included in a systematic analysis. Generally, biogenetic causal attributions were not associated with more tolerant attitudes and they were related to stronger rejection in most studies examining schizophrenia. No published study reported on associations of biogenetic causal attributions and perceived responsibility. The stereotype of self-responsibility was unrelated to rejection in most studies. Public images of mental disorder are generally dominated by the stereotypes of unpredictability and dangerousness; responsibility was less relevant. The authors conclude that biogenetic causal models are an inappropriate means of reducing rejection of people with mental illness.
Work, employment, and mental illness: expanding the domain of Canadian social work
- Authors:
- SHANKA Janki, BARLOW Constance A., KHALEMA Ernest
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 10(4), October 2011, pp.268-283.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Social work literature conclusively shows that people who experience mental health issues perceive work as fundamental to their recovery. However, despite evidence that work and employment are an important component of recovery for people who experience mental illness, social work education in Canada seldom offers graduate training or courses on the significance of work in peoples' lives or on the practices involved in helping to gain and retain employment for these individuals. In this article the authors suggest that the high levels of unemployment among people who experience mental illness, and the rising incidence of mental health and addictions issues in workplaces, offer the opportunity, as well as the mandate, for social work educators to provide professional education in the area of employment support and assistance. The article discusses how social workers can overcome the barriers to employment, and how they can support employees with mental illness make a successful return to work.
Hearing voices and befriending schemes
- Author:
- HOLTTUM Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 15(4), 2011, pp.160-164.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper provides a summary of 2 recent research papers relating to mental health and social inclusion. The first (Beavan, J. Mental Health, 2011, 20, 281-92) considers the prevalence of voice hearing. Voice hearing is defined as when someone hears a voice that sounds real (rather than a thought) but that others cannot hear. Studies spanning more than 100 years are reviewed and suggest that hearing voices is more common than usually thought. The article argues the case for viewing hearing voices more positively than at present. The second article (Mitchell & Pistrang, Psychology and Psychotherapy, 2011, 84, 151-69) looks at befriending schemes for people with mental health problems. Interviews involving 8 people with mental health conditions and their befrienders suggest that demonstrating empathy and being non-judgmental helped people with mental health conditions to talk things through, with both parties learning from one another. Going out together helped befriendees gain greater confidence to participate in further activities and feel less isolated.