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The case for #BlackGirlMagic application of a strengths-based, intersectional practice framework for working with black women with depression
- Authors:
- WALTON Quenette L., OYEWUWO-GASSIKIA Olubunmi Basirat
- Journal article citation:
- Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 32(4), 2017, pp.461-475.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article puts forth a culturally relevant practice framework that integrates components of intersectionality and strengths-based perspectives. This framework incorporates key factors of Black women’s social identities and builds on their strengths to provide a richer understanding of how depression is experienced in their lives. To arrive at this framework, the authors provide a brief summary of intersectionality; use a case study to examine the influence of race, class, and gender on Black women’s lived experiences with depression; and apply the framework—#BlackGirlMagic—to the case study. Lastly, future directions for practice, research, and policy are explored. (Publisher abstract)
Ethnic minority, young onset, rare dementia type, depression: a case study of a Muslim male accessing UK dementia health and social care services
- Author:
- REGAN Jemma L.
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 15(4), 2016, pp.702-720.
- Publisher:
- Sage
A case study comprised of formal interviews, formal observations and informal discussions investigated the motivations and experiences accessing dementia care health and social care services for a Muslim, Pakistani male with dementia. Motivations derived from ‘desperation’ and an inability to access support from family or religious community. Experiences of accessing services were mostly negative. Dementia services were ill-informed about how to support persons with young onset dementia, with pre-existing mental health conditions, from an ethnic minority. Education and training to remove barriers to all dementia care services is required for persons with dementia, their families and within dementia services and religious communities. (Publisher abstract)
Minority groups in extra care housing
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- DH Care Networks. Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores the issues facing commissioners and providers in meeting the needs of minority groups of older people within the community through Extra Care Housing services. It draws on existing research and materials and the experience of a small number of authorities gained through telephone interviews. It looks at how minority groups are being defined, how their needs are being met by mainstream services, and when specialist services are appropriate. Part 1 of the report looks at populations and policies across a number of types of minority groups (black and minority ethnic groups; lesbian gay and bisexual people; people with disabilities including sight loss, learning disabilities and mental health problems; and homeless people) and draws conclusions about the overall approaches needed by commissioners. Part 2 looks explicitly at the black and minority ethnic community, looking at understanding the needs of these groups and designing services to meet needs. Case studies in Birmingham, Tower Hamlets, and Suffolk are described.
Culture, migration, and identity formation in adolescent refugees: a family perspective
- Author:
- RABIAU Marjorie Aude
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 22(1), 2019, pp.83-100.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Looking through a cultural lens at the family system level, expressions of distress in adolescent refugees are explored using the constructs of postmigration cultural identity formation and cultural idioms of distress. Asylum-seeking minors have heightened risk of developing mental health problems. Family is an important protective factor, and a sustained lack of parental figures further increases these young peoples’ vulnerability to mental health problems. The family plays a significant role as an anchor to cultural identity. Case studies from a cultural consultation service in a clinical psychiatry department were used to illustrate two potential trajectories regarding identity formation and the impact on expressions of distress and family functioning. Case analysis also emphasized the clinical relevance of exploring meaning making and cultural idioms of distress in the face of trauma and loss at the individual and the family level. Clinical implications focus on a family and a cultural lens to emphasize the importance of contextualizing expressions of distress in adolescents who had to flee from war-affected areas. (Publisher abstract)
Trauma without borders: the necessity for school-based interventions in treating unaccompanied refugee minors
- Author:
- FRANCO Diana
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 35(6), 2018, p.551–565.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This article explores migration trauma among Mexican and Central American unaccompanied refugee minors (URM) with the purpose of developing an understanding of migration as a tripartite process consisting of: pre-migration exposure to traumatic stressors, in-journey stressors, and post-migration stressors. The migration experience of these youth may be subjectively different depending on a wide range of factors. The complexities of migration are explored as a traumatic, tripartite process. These three salient components of migration may act as precursors, often resulting in psychological sequelae such as: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. Of all migrant groups, URM are more likely to develop psychiatric symptoms. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS), and Mental Health for Immigrants Program (MHIP) are among the most effective interventions in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, and depression in refugee minors. Social workers in schools are in unique positions to provide mental health services to URM. A case example illustrating a cultural adaptation of TF-CBT in an urban public high school is included. Clinical implications of culturally responsive and trauma-informed treatment of URM in schools will be discussed. Additionally, this article will emphasize the importance of bridging the gap between research and culturally responsive, trauma-informed interventions for URM in schools. (Publisher abstract)
Cultural sensitivity audit tool for mental health services
- Authors:
- SATHYAMOORTHY Ganesh, et al
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 4 booklets in pack.
- Place of publication:
- London
This audit tool aims to help services audit the cultural sensitvity of practice settings, with particular emphasis on experiences and viewpoints of people using and working in services. Booklet one contains guidelines for using the tool; booklet two is a case study showing how the tool was used in an audit of the cultural sensitivity of the hospital based psychiatric services of City and Hackney Community Services NHS Trust; booklet three is a staff interview schedule; and booklet three is a user interview schedule.
Something inside so strong: strategies for surviving mental distress
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 108p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines self help strategies for people with mental health problems. The first half of the book is a series of personal accounts from people living through mental distress; the second a series of articles on individual coping strategies, with reference to issues such as working with the media; voluntary self help organisations; black and minority ethnic users; crisis cards and advance directives; self management with hearing voices and manic depression; and using complementary remedies.