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Health and social functioning of adults with intellectual disability and autism
- Authors:
- UNDERWOOD Lisa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 9(2), June 2012, pp.147-150.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This brief report considers the mental health needs of adults with intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The study aimed to compare adults with ID and ASD receiving specialist mental health services with participants without ASD. The participants were 371 service users from a specialist, community-based mental health services for adults in South East London. Data were collected from a review of anonymised case records. A total of 117 of these participants (32%) had a clinical diagnosis of ID and ASD. Participants with ASD were younger, more likely to be male, less likely to live independently and had more severe ID than those without ASD. Furthermore, those with ID and ASD were less likely to be diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder but had significantly lower health and social functioning than those without ASD. The findings show that a significant proportion of adults with ID who are in receipt of specialist mental health services also have a clinical diagnosis of ASD. This group has different mental health needs compared with those without ASD.
An examination of the needs of older patients with chronic mental illness in public mental health services
- Authors:
- FUTERAN Shuli, DRAPER Brian M.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 16(3), April 2012, pp.327-334.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Meeting the needs of patients is likely to influence their experienced quality of life. The aim of this study was to describe the needs of patients aged 50 years and over with chronic mental illness being case managed within a public mental health service, and to determine factors that influence these needs. The participants were 97 patients recruited from community-based Adult Mental Health (AMH) teams and Specialist Mental Health Services for Older People (SMHSOP) teams. Eligibility criteria included a diagnosis of schizophrenia or mood disorder. Patient, carer and key worker interviews were carried out using the Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly (CANE). The findings showed that patients self-rated fewer needs overall on the CANE than their key workers or the researcher, and also rated a higher proportion of their needs being met (83%) than the key worker (77%) or researcher (76%). From each perspective, over 80% of psychiatric and around 95% of identified medical needs were being met. The majority of social needs were unmet, with patients reporting only 42%, and key workers only 33%, met needs. The key unmet social needs were company, daily activities and having a close confidant. The article concludes that the social needs of older patients with chronic mental illness require greater attention by public mental health services.
Reliability and validity of the CANDID: a needs assessment instrument for adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems
- Authors:
- XENITIDIS K., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 176, May 2000, pp.473-478.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Although people with learning disabilities are more likely to develop mental health problems than their non-disabled counterparts, there is no widely accepted instrument for measuring needs in this group. This study aimed to develop the Camberwell Assessment of Need for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDID) and investigate its validity and reliability.
Helpful support to promote participation in school and work: subjective experiences of people with mental health problems - a literature review
- Authors:
- SOMMER Mona, NESS Ottar, BORG Marit
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 16(3), 2018, pp.346-366.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article provides an overview over current knowledge regarding helpful support to promote participation in education and work among people with mental health problems. Based on 14 studies gleaned from a systematic review, three overarching themes were identified through thematic analysis: supportive interpersonal relationships, integrating mental health and everyday life issues with education/employment support, and person-centred support. The findings call for a deeper understanding of support in the context of mental health and participation in education and work among people with mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
A serious case review: James
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, ELEY Ruth
- Publisher:
- Suffolk Safeguarding Adults Board
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 53
- Place of publication:
- Ipswich
Serous case review of Richard Handley, referred to as ‘James’, a 33 year old adult with Down’s syndrome and a moderate learning disability who was also diagnosed with a mental illness and hypothyroidism. He had lifelong problems with constipation. He lived in a Supported Living scheme, Goshawk Close, run by United Response. On 14 November 2012 he was admitted to Ipswich Hospital and following a surgical procedure under anaesthetic to remove impacted faeces, he died in hospital on 17 November 2012. Failings identified in the review include: poor monitoring of physical health needs; a lack of understanding about the use of the Mental Capacity Act; no specific arrangements for the supported living scheme to obtain support from specialist learning disabilities services; and lack of a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting physical and mental health needs. Recommendations include: named care coordinators for adults with learning disabilities and complex support needs; an annual review of health and social care needs; and ensuring services providing care to people with complex support needs have explicit access arrangements with NHS providers such as Community Learning Disability Teams. (Original abstract)
A map of mental health
- Author:
- SMITHIES Rachel
- Publisher:
- London School of Economics, Centre for Economic Performance
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 42p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report provides a comprehensive picture of mental health services in England, including staffing and expenditure, and the number of people in need and the number treated. Historically, this information has been split across sub-sections of the health and social services; and the readily available information often appeared to give inconsistent answers. This paper brings together and interprets the available evidence to provide a single coherent map of mental health need and services, from children to older adults and across both health and social care services, in England. The paper begins in Part I with the need – the number of people with clinically significant problems and the fraction of them who are getting help. It then looks at the organisation and staffing of the services for people with different types of need. It ends in Part III with the cost – the cost of the services, and the much greater cost to the economy of so many people with continuous problems of distress.
Meeting the psychological and emotional needs of homeless people
- Authors:
- NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT UNIT, GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 143p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide which describes effective ways of recognising and meeting the psychological and emotional needs of people who have experienced homelessness, are sleeping rough or living in insecure accommodation, in particular young people and rough sleepers with histories of complex trauma. The national policy context, the research evidence which informs developing practice, and the issues for service providers and commissioners are included. The guide also describes the common psychological problems associated with complex trauma and offers examples of treatment models available. Case studies are presented which describe a variety of existing services for rough sleepers and young people addressing emotional and psychological problems. The guide has been designed for supported accommodation key workers and managers, local authority housing options teams and managers and supported accommodation providers.
Working with childhood sexual abuse: a survey of mental health professionals
- Authors:
- DAY Andrew, THURLOW Katie, WOOLISCROFT Jessica
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 27(2), February 2003, pp.191-198.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Reports on the results of a survey of mental health professionals working in a UK hospital which examined the needs of clients who had experienced childhood sexual abuse. Results found that the majority of staff, though knowledgeable about child sexual abuse, were not comfortable in their work with this client group. Less experienced staff were more likely to feel supported, and those who had received training and/or supervision felt significantly more capable of working with this client group. The study provides support for the development of specialist training and supervision programmes for mental health staff in the area of child sexual abuse.
Defining and providing
- Author:
- DOUGLAS Anthony
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.11.99, 1999, p.30.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Argues that social services must do all they can to support vulnerable adults, but first they need to be sure who qualifies as a vulnerable adult and decide how to identify their needs,
Supporting relatives of adults with chronic mental illness in the community: a comparative evaluation of two groups
- Authors:
- MITCHELL Fraser, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 10(4), 1998, pp.15-26.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Relatives of adults with chronic mental illness are recognised as an important provider of care for this vulnerable population. Carers, alongside service users, are being encouraged to be more involved in developing plans for care and treatment in the community for people with severe and long-term mental health problems through arrangements such as the care programme approach. This study compares relatives' satisfaction with two groups established by neighbouring Community Mental Health Teams. Despite some broad similarities, notable differences were apparent between the groups in terms of the profile of the relatives and the orientation of the groups. Both groups were found to meet the needs of participants and were rated highly on providing information and emotional support. The ratings by the 'drop-outs' of each group differed, with only one set being dissatisfied with the service offered. This study suggests that a variety of interventions are needed to meet the differing needs of informal carers.