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From psychiatric patient to citizen
- Author:
- SAYCE Liz
- Publisher:
- Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 280p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
People with mental health problems are among the most excluded in society. Argues that, were it not for deep seated prejudice and social exclusion, people diagnosed as having mental health problems could be full citizens, actively participating in society as workers, parents and community members. Identifies the theoretical approaches and practical tasks necessary to effect positive change.
Actions speak louder: tackling discrimination against people with mental illness
- Author:
- THORNICROFT Graham
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 77p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The report criticises the government's mental health anti-stigma campaign, entitled Shift and launched in 2004, for offering policymakers few recommendations for action to combat discrimination. Instead of pumping millions of pounds trying to change society's negative attitudes towards people with mental health problems, more effort should be made to ensure that anti-discrimination law actually protects such people against prejudice. Specifically, the Disability Discrimination Act should be used to protect those with a mental health diagnosis in the same way it does those with a physical disability. The act has been framed primarily in relation to physical disability, and does little to help people with mental health problems. The report lays out actions that policy-makers and campaigners, including Shift, which is run by the National Institute for Mental Health, should make to end discrimination against people with mental health problems. Suggestions include employers allowing the mentally ill not to work if impaired by medication, and providing them with an "external job coach" for counselling and support. The report also suggests modifying employment contracts for those people likely to be unwell for prolonged periods.
Psychiatrists’ views and experiences of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
- Authors:
- CARSWELL Christine, DONALDSON Andrew, BROWN Keith
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 31(3), March 2007, pp.83-85.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
This study assesses the views and experiences of psychiatrists of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. A postal questionnaire was sent to 340 consultant psychiatrists and specialist registrars throughout Scotland. A response rate of 76% was achieved (n=257); 31 respondents (12%) felt patient care had improved with the new Act; 167 (65%) felt that informal patients’ care had suffered; 135 (52%) did not consider that tribunals were better than the previous court system; 151 (59%) felt that the out-of-hours workload had increased. An early indication of psychiatrists’ views and experiences of the new Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 is given.
Research into the Mental Health Act: a qualitative study of the views of those using or affected by it
- Authors:
- MARRIOTT Sarah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 10(1), February 2001, pp.33-39.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
The study investigates opinions about the strengths and weaknesses of Parts II and X of the Mental Health Act (1983) and those affected by it. The study covers those directly and commonly involved with the Act (mental health nurses; approved social workers; general psychiatrists; MHA administrators; service users; their carers); those less directly affected (hospital managers; lawyers; general practitioners; policy makers; police surgeons and liaison officers; specialist psychiatrists); and organisations representing Groups 1 and 2. A range of qualitative research methods were used to gather data. The findings provide a valuable insight into views about how existing legislation is applied in practice. They suggest that a review of criteria and procedures for commitment is needed. More effective implementation of legislative policies and the reconfiguration of resources to support them are also needed.
Appeal court broadens definition of disability
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.6.00, 2000, p.11.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a landmark ruling means that people with depression can claim protection from the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Research on guardianship for mentally ill people: volume 2; findings and issues from a research project, and review of the previous research
- Author:
- COX Brian
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 134p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental illness: prejudice, discrimination and the law
- Authors:
- CAMBELL Tom, HEGINBOTHAM Chris
- Publisher:
- Dartmouth
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 263p.bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Defines the nature of discrimination, and analyses the nature of mental illness. Looks at ways in which mentally ill people are discriminated against in all walks of life. Develops a conceptual framework centring on rights and interests of mentally ill people and articulates a non-discrimatory approach to services. Provides a critique of mental health legislation, and makes proposals for change.
Attitudes towards patients with a diagnosis of 'borderline personality disorder': social rejection and dangerousness
- Author:
- MARKHAM Dominic
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 12(6), December 2003, pp.595-612.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Social stigma has long been associated with mental illness labels, however few studies have evaluated the labelling effects of the psychiatric diagnosis 'borderline personality disorder' (BPD). The aim was to evaluate the effects of the label BPD on staff attitudes and perceptions. Nursing staff completed questionnaires relating to three psychiatric label conditions; BPD, schizophrenia and depression. Measures of dangerousness, social distance, optimism for change and ratings of personal experiences were evaluated in a repeated measures factorial design, with staff qualification as the between-groups variable. Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) expressed less social rejection towards patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and perceived them to be less dangerous than patients with a BPD label. Health Care Assistants (HCAs) made no such distinctions on these measures. Staff were least optimistic about patients with a BPD diagnosis and were more negative about their experience of working with this group compared to the other patient groups. Staff were least optimistic about patients with a BPD label and were more negative about their experience of working with this group. Only RMNs distinguished between those with a BPD and schizophrenia label on measures of dangerousness and social distance. Explanations, clinical practice and the broader implications relating to mental health legislation are explored.
Lines of resistance: exploring professionals' views of compulsory community supervision
- Authors:
- PINFOLD Vanessa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 11(2), April 2002, pp.117-190.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Proposals to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 include the introduction of powers to compulsorily treat patients living in the community. This study assesses mental health professionals' attitudes towards supervised discharge orders (SDOs) and guardianship. Results found clear differences in professional attitudes towards these measures, and resistance to their use was based upon both pragmatic decision-making and philosophical objections. In general, social care professionals hold more positive views of both SDOs and Guardianship than health care professionals. All professional groups rate Guardianship, which emphasises patient welfare, more highly than SDOs, and psychiatrists are most in favour of introducing additional powers to enforce medication compliance in the community. Resistance to compulsory community supervision appears to be connected to the absence of training and direct experience of the powers. Negative attitudes towards mental health legislation are shared between colleagues.
Principles not prejudices
- Author:
- ROWDEN Ray
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.2.01, 2001, p.14.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author argues that if the White Paper to reform the mental health system is to succeed, the government must listen to the views of patients and not the opinions of the media.