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Epilepsy and emotional wellbeing
- Author:
- WARREN TONY
- Journal article citation:
- Therapy Today, 22(9), November 2011, pp.25-27.
- Publisher:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Based on the case of his stepdaughter, who died aged 37, the author looks at the extreme emotional, social and employment difficulties that can be experienced by those with epilepsy. Although able to present herself well for short periods of time and therefore starting around 50 jobs in 20 years, she did not feel comfortable disclosing that she had epilepsy. It became very difficult for her to hold down a job and stress, caused by inability to focus on a task, fear of asking for help and imagined critical looks or comments from colleagues often cause her to be dismissed or to leave. Her personal relationships were similarly difficult. She refused to accept mental health support. The author considers what might have been the cause of his step daughter’s poor quality of life: the epilepsy, effects of the medication, undiagnosed learning difficulties, or mental health issues. Commenting on the literature he notes that the focus is often on seizure control to the exclusion of psychiatric comorbidity; commonly, depression, anxiety or psychosis. The author hopes that by outlining this case he can draw the attention of counsellors and medical practitioners to the emotional difficulties suffered by some people with epilepsy.
Meeting the psychological and emotional needs of homeless people
- Authors:
- NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT UNIT, GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 143p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide which describes effective ways of recognising and meeting the psychological and emotional needs of people who have experienced homelessness, are sleeping rough or living in insecure accommodation, in particular young people and rough sleepers with histories of complex trauma. The national policy context, the research evidence which informs developing practice, and the issues for service providers and commissioners are included. The guide also describes the common psychological problems associated with complex trauma and offers examples of treatment models available. Case studies are presented which describe a variety of existing services for rough sleepers and young people addressing emotional and psychological problems. The guide has been designed for supported accommodation key workers and managers, local authority housing options teams and managers and supported accommodation providers.
The complete guide to Asperger's syndrome
- Author:
- ATTWOOD Tony
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 397p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The book examines: diagnosis and its effect on the individual; theory of mind; the perception of emotions in self and others; social interaction, including friendships; long-term relationships; teasing, bullying and mental health issues; the effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and co-ordination skills.
Integrative treatment in persons with intellectual disability and mental health problems
- Author:
- DOSEN A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 51(1), January 2007, pp.66-74.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Clinical experience has proven thus far that a monodisciplinary treatment approach to behavioural and psychiatric problems in persons with intellectual disability (ID), such as psychotropic medication or behaviour modification programmes, has yielded limited success. It is clear that the complexity of behavioural and psychiatric problems in this population calls for a treatment approach from different perspectives. This article describes a multidimensional treatment approach to the persons with ID who suffer from behaviour problems and psychiatric disorders. Four dimensions – biological, psychological, social and developmental – are represented as well in an integrative diagnosis as in an integrative treatment, embodied by cooperation of different professionals, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, pedagogues, social worker, nurse and, where possible, the person's caretakers. The developmental dimension receives a salient attention of assessors. By introducing the developmental dimension in diagnostics and treatment, the bio-psycho-social dimensions are set in a new context, more appropriate for persons with ID. The integrative treatment should not be primarily directed towards the symptoms of the disorder but towards restoring a person's mental well-being. The disorder is combated through treatment of the underlying processes that have led to its onset. Different treatment methods from different perspectives may be applied. Strategy and methodological procedures of an integrative treatment are discussed by way of case presentations.