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Private renting and mental health: a way forward
- Authors:
- TAI PAWB, BEVAN Paul
- Publisher:
- Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report explores the levels of mental health support available to tenants and landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) in Wales and makes recommendations to help people access and sustain tenancies. It draws on the findings of research which included on-line surveys to landlords and support organisations and a focus group of people who have experienced mental health problems and have lived in the private rented sector. The report found that 62 per cent of landlords have had, or currently have a tenant with a mental health problem. Although early intervention is considered key to helping people who are experiencing mental health problems, almost a third (32 per cent) of support organisations feel tenants in the private rented sector ‘never’ have enough support. The recommendations include: that the Welsh government provide comprehensive information to landlords about local and national mental health support and for local authorities to develop emergency housing-related support services for people with mental health problems to support tenants to stay in their own homes. (Edited publisher abstract)
How people with depression receive and perceive mental illness information: findings from the Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Authors:
- GRAHAM Annette L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 51(8), 2015, pp.994-1001.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Despite the recognised importance of accurate mental illness information in help-seeking and improving recovery, little is known about the dissemination of such information to people with depression. With a view to informing effective communication to those most in need, the authors explored the extent to which mental illness information is received by people with depression, its perceived helpfulness and the authors characterise those who do not receive such information. Using data from the Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing the authors observed that mental illness information was received by 54.7 % of those with depression. Most (76.7 %) found it helpful. Pamphlets were the most frequently cited source of information. People who did not receive information were less educated, unlikely to have accessed mental health services and unlikely to believe they had mental health needs. Targeted information campaigns which shape perceptions of need in relation to depression have the potential to reduce the resultant disease burden. (Edited publisher abstract)
Simplifying the process of personal budgets
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.4.11, 2011, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The main findings from research commissioned by the Social Care Institute for Excellence into supporting older people and adults with mental health problems are presented. Some implications for practice are also listed.
Identified problems and service utilization patterns among kinship families accessing mental health services
- Authors:
- SMITHGALL Cheryl, MASON Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 9(3), 2004, pp.41-55.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study examined the mental health problems and service utilization patterns of kinship families who accessed services in an urban outpatient child psychiatry clinic. A random sample of children who completed the intake process during a calendar year yielded 47 children, or 19% of the sample, whose primary caregiver was a relative, other than a biological parent; approximately half of those families were involved with the child welfare system. Data from an administrative database and from medical records describe the diagnoses, identified problems, and services used by the kinship families. Academic or school-related problems emerged as an identified problem in approximately half of the kinship cases, but school intervention was not a primary target for clinicians. The kinship sample was also compared with a random stratified sample of children who were living with primary caregivers other than kin. Kinship families were more likely to be African-American, but few differences were found between kin and non-kin cases on diagnoses and frequency, duration, or type of services received. The findings suggest that collaboration with schools might increase the engagement and retention of kinship families in mental health services. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Mental health care needs and preferences for mothers of children with a disability
- Authors:
- GILSON K. M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child: Care, Health and Development, 44(3), 2018, pp.384-391.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Mothers of children with a disability are at increased risk of poor mental health compared with mothers of typically developing children. The aim of the study was to describe the mental health care needs and preferences for support of mothers of children and young people aged 0–25 years with a disability. Methods: A cross‐sectional study was used, using an online survey with 294 mothers of children with a disability. Questions were asked about mental health, perceived need for support, barriers to accessing mental health care, and preferences for support. Descriptive and chi‐squared analyses were performed. Results: High rates of mental ill health were self‐identified in the previous 12 months, with reported clinically significant depression (44%), anxiety (42%), and suicidality (22%). Nearly half (48%) of the mothers reported high to very high psychological distress. Although 75% of mothers perceived a need for professional support, only 58% attempted to access this. Key barriers to accessing support were caregiving duties making it difficult to schedule appointments (45%) and not perceiving the mental health problem as serious enough to require help (36%). Individual counselling was the preferred type of support (66%) followed by professionally guided relaxation (49%) and education about mental health (47%). Support was considered most critical at the time of diagnosis and during medical intervention for their child. Conclusions: Although mental health problems were common and mothers perceived the need for professional help, several key barriers were preventing mothers from accessing help. Our study suggests that improving mothers' knowledge of when and where to seek help (mental health literacy) may encourage their access to support. There also needs to be more accessible treatment to mothers given the high care demands that are placed upon them. (Edited publisher abstract)
The mental health and help-seeking behaviour of children and young people in care in Northern Ireland: making services accessible and engaging
- Authors:
- FARGAS-MALET Montserrat, McSHERRY Dominic
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 48(3), 2018, pp.578-595.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Largely as a result of early adverse experiences, children and young people in care are more likely to suffer from mental health difficulties than their peers. Despite these difficulties, they tend to find it hard to seek help and engage with professional services to address their needs. In Northern Ireland, the Mind Your Health study collected data for 233 children and young people in care through phone interviews with their carers, and twenty-five of these young people were interviewed. Focus groups with professionals were also carried out. According to their carers, 35 per cent had diagnosed emotional difficulties, and 36 per cent scored in the abnormal range for the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire’s emotional symptoms scale. Carers described difficulties in accessing mental health services for young people, due to lengthy waiting lists, a lack of information offered and a lack of effort to engage them. Young people found it difficult to engage with these services because of their feelings of stigma, embarrassment, insecurity, guilt and fear. Some felt unable to seek help even from their families and friends. The authors recommend that mental health services are made more locally accessible and waiting times are reduced, with a greater emphasis on pro-active outreach work. (Edited publisher abstract)
Implementing direct payments in mental health
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Direct payments increase the choice and control that people have over the support they receive. The take-up of direct payments by people experiencing mental health problems has been extremely low in most parts of the country. This project, New Directions, was undertaken by the Health and Social Care Advisory Service and draws on a range of discussions with over 250 service users and staff in order to identify what needs to happen for direct payments to be successfully implemented. Service users, carers and professionals require straightforward, accurate and accessible information about direct payments which is specific to mental health. Both service users and professionals can be confused about the distinction to access to an assessment for receipt of direct payments and access to services, where the threshold may be much higher and based largely on clinical considerations. This can affect take-up. Mental health users require specific advocacy and practical support to facilitate access to and use of direct payments. The absence of a streamlined process integrated with the Care Programme Approach adds to the sense of direct payments being a burden rather than an opportunity. Ways to increase take-up by people from black and minority ethnic communities include developing resources and approaches, including outreach and direct support services specific to those communities.
The mental health of Chinese people in Britain: an update on current literature
- Author:
- COWAN Colin
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 10(5), October 2001, pp.501-511.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Research evidence concerning the mental health (including learning disability) of the Chinese population in Britain is much more limited than for other British ethnic groups. Chinese people do not have higher rates of psychiatric disorder but are underrepresented in service uptake on account of poor access. This is due to inadequate linguistic support in dealings with mainstream professionals, a lack of culturally competent practitioners and poor community awareness of mental illness issues. Information for service users and their carers in accessible Chinese is very limited. It is suggested that services for Chinese people are best developed through community organisations involving culturally and linguistically competent mental health practitioners linked to mainstream services and trained community workers.
Opening young minds
- Authors:
- McCARTAN Roisin, SMALL Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, October 2006, pp.27-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article reports on research carried out in Northern Ireland, in the Southern Health and Social Service Board and Southern Education and Library Board areas, by Action Mental Health's (AMH) MenSana project. The aim of the research was to investigate the needs for information about mental health and mental health services among key adult contacts of young people in the 16-25 year age group, and the kinds of support they would welcome from professionals and services. Professionals with significant contact with young people in this age group (including GPs, mental health professionals, teachers, youth workers, social workers and family and occupational therapists), and parents and guardians were surveyed for their views. Information was sought on respondents' understanding of the term 'mental ill health'; their awareness of the availability of services; perceived gaps; and the kinds of information and support they would find helpful. The article also contains details of the MenSana project, which is specifically aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues among children and young people in the Southern Health and Social Service Board and Southern Education and Library Board areas of Northern Ireland.
The Alzheimer's handbook: a guide to the diagnosis and management of the causes of confusion and dementia
- Authors:
- BENNETT Gerry, JONES Mark
- Publisher:
- Vermilion
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 192p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book presents a practical guide to getting the most up-to-date information on treatment and offers answers to some of the most frequently asked questions such as: what are 'confusional states' and dementias, and how are they caused? There are many types of condition which cause confusion. Alzheimer's Disease is one, but there are also others, which can frequently be effectively treated after prompt diagnosis. The handbook gives sufferers and their carers practical and helpful information in the crucial areas of diagnosis, treatment and care.