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Risky business?
- Author:
- NEUBERGER Julia
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.04.05, 2005, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author argues that social care professionals are erring on the side of caution with risk assessments as we live in an increasingly fear-driven system; particularly in the case of mental health workers. Highlights the problem and the effect it may have on older people's services as demographics change.
Serious criminal offending and mental disorder: case linkage study
- Authors:
- WALLACE Cameron, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 172, June 1998, pp.477-484.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Examines the relationship between mental disorder and offending behaviours. Concludes that the increased offending in schizophrenia and affective illness is modest and may often be mediated by coexisting substance misuse. The risk of a serious crime being committed by someone with a major mental illness is small and does not justify subjecting them, as a group, to either increased institutional containment or greater coercion.
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.
Outside risk
- Authors:
- FAUGIER Jean, GREENWOOD Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 6.10.93, 1993, pp.56-58.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Outlines the practicalities involved in assessing the risk of vulnerable people living in the community.
Violence and mental illness: some implications for social workers
- Author:
- ACTON Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 4(4), 1990, pp.285-296.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reviews the literature on violence to staff to identify way in which social workers can assess short term and long term risks.
Assessing risks arising from challenging behaviours: a model and a brief review of existing resources
- Author:
- TURTON Raistrick W.
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 8(1), 2014, pp.32-42.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Challenging behaviours are defined in part by the risks of harm they present and the support of individuals who challenge would be improved with effective assessments of the risks posed by challenging behaviours. The purpose of this paper is to outline a model of risk assessment and review literature that provides relevant information. Design/methodology/approach: Literature review. Findings: Forensic risk assessment has a well worked-out and validated approach but tools used to assess challenging behaviours are not effective risk predictors. Applied Behaviour Assessment provides methods that can be more effectively used for risk assessment. Practical implications: There is a need to develop valid risk assessment procedures for assessing the risks presented by challenging behaviours. Originality/value: This is a fresh perspective on risk assessment in relation to challenging behaviours. (Publisher abstract)
Career counsellors and suicide risk assessment
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 41(4), 2013, pp.363-374.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Recent discussions suggest that career counsellors need to be trained in more holistic frameworks in order to deal with the career and psychological issues of their clients. In particular, research shows a strong connection between employment and suicidality, including changes in socioeconomic status, disruption in employment, sudden unemployment, learning disabilities, occupational stress, difficulties at work and interpersonal conflicts. Many people struggling with work-related issues are likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, isolation or substance misuse, all significant risk factors associated with suicidal ideation. Therefore, by becoming competent in dealing with both vocational and personal issues, career counsellors might be in a unique position to be effective in assessing suicidal risk due to their less stigmatised role in the field. (Publisher abstract)
Just a bit eccentric?
- Author:
- MILTON KEYNES PRIMARY TRUST
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.10.05, 2005, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A practice panel give their assessment on the case of an older man who is living in squalor and having hallucinations. His environment may be harmful, but he doesn't want to leave.
Addressing risk behaviors, service needs, and mental health issues in programs for young fathers
- Authors:
- WEINMAN Maxine L., BUZI Ruth S., SMITH Peggy B.
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 86(2), April 2005, pp.261-266.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
One hundred and forty three young fathers ages 16–33 participated in an assessment of risk behaviors, service needs, and mental health issues upon entering a fatherhood program in the USA. Almost 70% were unemployed, 39% were school dropouts, 47% used alcohol, 40% had problems with the law, and 42% had been in jail. The most frequently reported mental health issues were problems related to relationships, neighborhood, family, tobacco use, police, and being a parent. Fathers also identified feeling states of anger, sadness/depression, nervousness/tension, helplessness, and aggression. Although risk behaviors and mental health issues were identified, fathers did not request services to address them; rather, their most frequently requested service needs were related to jobs and vocational training. The article suggests that an assessment of mental health issues that focuses on a strengths perspective might yield a better evaluation of both mental health issues and service needs. The article addresses ways that program planners could enhance realistic participation.
Better prevention
- Author:
- BHADURI Reba
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 14.9.04, 2004, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Looks at how to improve risk assessment in mental health.