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Families, substance use and mental health: supporting families affected by the co-occurring mental ill health and substance misuse (dual diagnosis) of a loved one: executive summary
- Author:
- ADFAM
- Publisher:
- Adfam
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 5
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises the findings from this consultation n with family members, to build an accurate and honest picture of the very real ways families are affected by dual diagnosis. Many of the families reported very similar impacts to those affected by substance use alone, while some focused on impacts more specific to dual diagnosis. Where possible, this report focuses on the impacts that are specific to those with a dual diagnosis, but at times the overlap is so strong that the impacts cannot be distinguished. Four key themes emerged: practical impact – the impacts experienced by family members supporting a loved one with a dual diagnosis in practical terms were often descried as ‘life changing’, and has it has often become the main focus of their life; relationships – many describe the lies and deception that they experience in dealing with their loved ones, as well as bringing to attention the strain it had on their relationships with other family members, who can suffer directly from their loved one’s situation as well as having attention diverted away from them; mental health – many families spoke about almost ongoing extreme worry and stress about their loved one’s situation, including fear of the risk of suicide and self-harm for their loved one; and exacerbation of the impact, due to a general lack of understanding and awareness around the urgency of mental health support, both in the treatment sector and society more widely. The report identifies four key areas that need to be addressed: better integration needed between drugs and alcohol and mental health; lack of funding and systemic failure; better advocacy for families; and stigma needs to be addressed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Families, substance use and mental health: supporting families affected by the co-occurring mental ill health and substance misuse (dual diagnosis) of a loved one
- Author:
- ADFAM
- Publisher:
- Adfam
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 52
- Place of publication:
- London
This report lays out the findings from this consultation n with family members, to build an accurate and honest picture of the very real ways families are affected by dual diagnosis. Many of the families reported very similar impacts to those affected by substance use alone, while some focused on impacts more specific to dual diagnosis. Where possible, this report focuses on the impacts that are specific to those with a dual diagnosis, but at times the overlap is so strong that the impacts cannot be distinguished. Four key themes emerged: practical impact – the impacts experienced by family members supporting a loved one with a dual diagnosis in practical terms were often descried as ‘life changing’, and has it has often become the main focus of their life; relationships – many describe the lies and deception that they experience in dealing with their loved ones, as well as bringing to attention the strain it had on their relationships with other family members, who can suffer directly from their loved one’s situation as well as having attention diverted away from them; mental health – many families spoke about almost ongoing extreme worry and stress about their loved one’s situation, including fear of the risk of suicide and self-harm for their loved one; and exacerbation of the impact, due to a general lack of understanding and awareness around the urgency of mental health support, both in the treatment sector and society more widely. The report identifies four key areas that need to be addressed: better integration needed between drugs and alcohol and mental health; lack of funding and systemic failure; better advocacy for families; and stigma needs to be addressed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Who decides: making decisions on behalf of mentally incapacitated adults; a consultation paper issued by the Lord Chancellor's Department; presented to Parliament by the Lord High Chancellor by Command of Her Majesty December 1997
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Lord Chancellor's Department
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 114p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Consultation paper seeking views on a possible framework for providing protection for those who are unable to make decisions for themselves or those who cannot communicate their decisions. The law in this area has developed piecemeal and does not always offer sufficient protection either for mentally incapacitated adults or for those who look after them.