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Predictors of depressive symptomatology among lower social class caregivers of persons with chronic mental illness
- Authors:
- SONG Li-yu, BIEGEL David E., MILLIGAN Sharon E.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 33(4), August 1997, pp.269-286.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Examines the predictors of depressive symptomatology among caregivers of persons with chronic mental illness. Data were collected through in-person interviews with family caregivers of adults with chronic mental illness who were served by mental health case management agencies in the USA. The results indicated that insufficiency of overall social support was the most powerful predictor of caregiver depressive symptomatology. Higher levels of client behavioural problems and insufficient support from family members and mental health professionals related to the caregiving role were associated with higher levels of caregiver depressive symptomatology through their associations with caregiver burden. Implications for practice and research are discussed.
Collective activity as a route to self-development
- Author:
- HUNTER Dick
- Journal article citation:
- Adults Learning, 8(8), April 1997, pp.212-213.
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Adult Continuing Education
Describes biographical work with mental health service user groups and a carers' support group.
Living with a stranger
- Author:
- STILLWELL Valerie
- Publisher:
- Gaskell
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 56p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Designed as a survival kit for partners, carers, and all those close to someone suffering from depression. Encourages a positive attitude and gives an idea of what carers and friends can expect and how they can cope with it.
A little more time, two: a consumer survey of the Leeds Mental Health Social Work Services provided to clients of under 65 years
- Authors:
- ATKINS Andy, et al
- Publisher:
- Leeds. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 43p.,diags.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Results of a consumer survey designed in order to discover whether the social work team in the Mental Health Unit was continuing to provide the kinds of services which users, carers and relatives required.
Elder abuse, mental health and later life: steps towards an understanding
- Authors:
- PENHALE B., KINGSTON P.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 1(4), November 1997, pp.296-304.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Discusses how in recent years there has been an increased emphasis on violence and abuse within society and in particular the abuse and neglect of older people. Considers the potential role that issues related to mental health and later life might contribute towards providing a greater understanding of the linked phenomena of elder abuse and neglect. Aims to provide a consideration of factors from the field of mental health and in particular the mental health of older people which might increase both knowledge and understanding of elder abusive situations and assist in the search for resolution to such problems.
Care programme approach in practice
- Authors:
- MAHON Geraldine, MIDDLE Dave
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.8.97, 1997, pp.2-4.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Geraldine Mahon believes that greater involvement by service users and carers will result in more holistic care arrangements for people with mental illness, while Dave Middle argues that communication with service users - and between service providers - is the key to success in the care programme approach.
Private sector policies for caregiving employees: a survey of Scottish companies
- Authors:
- GILHOOLY Mary L.M., REDPATH Calum
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 17(4), July 1997, pp.399-423.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Examines Scottish private sector employers' policies with regard to flexible working arrangements for carers of physically and mentally impaired older people. The study asked: whether employers were aware of the needs of carers; to what extent they viewed carers' needs or responsibilities as problematic; what proportion of companies had policies regarding flexible working arrangements to accommodate carers' responsibilities; in what ways company characteristics influence policy on carers responsibilities; and what, if any, initiatives have been adopted to help employees plan for caregiving responsibilities. Results found that although private companies expressed considerable sympathy they provide little in the way of direct or indirect support for the UK community care reforms.
Psychological distress among informal supporters of frail older people at home and in institutions
- Authors:
- BUCK Deborah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 12(7), July 1997, pp.737-744.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Investigates the presence of psychiatric morbidity in informal carers using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and examines which factors best predict psychiatric morbidity. Describes a two-year longitudinal, panel survey of informal supporters of frail elderly subjects, using semi-structured interview schedules. Results suggest the need for greater collaboration between formal and informal care. Little work has been carried out to ascertain which interventions are most effective in alleviating carer stress concludes that a series of randomised controlled trials to determine long-term effectiveness of various interventions for different groups of carers is required.
Involving service users: getting better
- Author:
- CAIN Penny
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.5.97, 1997, p.6.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Examines the work of the East Cheshire Mental Health Forum, which has put service user involvement into practice and reaped the rewards.
Cost effectiveness of day and impatient psychiatric treatment: results of a randomised controlled trial
- Authors:
- CREED Francis, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 10.5.97, 1997, pp.1381-1385.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Reports on a study which compares direct and indirect costs of day and inpatient treatment of acute psychiatric illness. Patients with acute psychiatric illness referred for admission who were suitable for random allocation to day hospital or inpatient treatment were included in the trail. Results found that day patient treatment is cheaper for the 30-40 percent of potential admissions that can be treated in this way. Carers of day hospital patients may bear additional costs. Also found that carers of all patients with acute psychiatric illness are often themselves severely distressed at the time of admission, but day hospital treatment leads to less burden on carers in the long term.