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Violence, abuse and mental health in England: population patterns: REVA briefing 1
- Authors:
- SCOTT Sara, et al
- Publishers:
- DMSS Research and Consultancy, NatCen Social Research, London Metropolitan University, Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit, Truth
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Place of publication:
- London
One of five briefing paper presenting findings from the Department of Health funded REVA study, which looked at responding effectively to the needs of survivors of violence and abuse who are mental health service users. Based on a representative community-based sample the briefing examines people’s experiences of violence and abuse, and the relationship between subsequent mental health and mental health service use. The analysis is based on data from the 2007 Department of Health funded Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS), which asked 7,400 adults from across England about their: experience of a range of types of violence and abuse; current mental health; current social and economic circumstances; and use of health and community mental health services. The analysis found that a quarter of the population have had experience of violence and abuse; identified strong links between different types of violence and abuse and a range of mental problems; and found that experiences of violence and abuse are often under-acknowledge factors. It concludes that services must address both mental health and violence and abuse if they are to respond effectively to service users’ needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
A briefing for mental health professionals: why asking about abuse matters to service users: REVA Briefing 3
- Authors:
- SCOTT Sara, et al
- Publishers:
- DMSS Research and Consultancy, NatCen Social Research, London Metropolitan University, Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit, Truth
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- London
One of five briefing paper presenting findings from the Department of Health funded REVA study, which looked at responding effectively to the needs of survivors of violence and abuse who are mental health service users. The study included specifically asking survivors of violence and abuse about their views on routine enquiry (the policy of asking routinely about experiences of abuse in service user assessments), their experiences of disclosing abuse and their recommendations for how staff should ask people using mental health services about abuse. Interviews with users of mental health services found that people are positive about routine enquiry and that those who had been asked by a professional about their experience of violence and abuse welcomed this. Service user recommendations for service providers about routine enquiry included: asking the question as early as possible, asking with interest rather than as a tick box requirement and asking the question more than once. (Edited publisher abstract)
A briefing for commissioners: what survivors of violence and abuse say about mental health services: REVA briefing 4
- Authors:
- SCOTT Sara, et al
- Publishers:
- DMSS Research and Consultancy, NatCen Social Research, London Metropolitan University, Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit, Truth
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
One of five briefing paper presenting findings from the Department of Health funded REVA study, which looked at responding effectively to the needs of survivors of violence and abuse who are also mental health service users. The briefing focusses on the links between experience of abuse and mental health and the implications this has for commissioners to create an effective service. It presents information drawn from interviews with 21 mental health service users who had experienced domestic and/or sexual violence. It reports on their views and experience of mental health services and what they thought were the key elements of a good service. Five core components that were considered essential for effective support include: routine enquiry across a range of child and adult settings; well trained staff who are able to make referrals to specialist services; availability of group and peer support; non-hospital based crisis provision; and integrated coordinated services. Implications for commissioners of mental health services are also listed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Guidance for Trust managers: implementing and sustaining routine enquiry about violence and abuse in mental health services: REVA Briefing 2
- Authors:
- SCOTT Sara, et al
- Publishers:
- DMSS Research and Consultancy, NatCen Social Research, London Metropolitan University, Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit, Truth
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 13
- Place of publication:
- London
One of five briefing paper presenting findings from the Department of Health funded REVA study, which looked at responding effectively to the needs of survivors of violence and abuse who are mental health service users. This briefing highlights key recommendations and good practice guidelines for Trust managers regarding implementation of routine enquiry, the practice that all adult service users should be asked about experiences of violence and abuse in mental health assessments. It draws on the findings from case studies of four hospital trusts. The briefing summarises key evidence on why mental health professionals should routinely ask service users whether they have experienced violence or abuse, presents findings from the four case studies in the REVA study which focuses on the need for strategic leadership and commitment; training provision; data collection requirements; knowledge sharing and awareness raising. It also list points for good practice in implementing routine enquiry as part of mental health assessments. (Edited publisher abstract)