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Combating elder and dependent adult mistreatment: the role of the clinical psychologist
- Authors:
- WIGLESWORTH Aileen, KEMP Bryan, MOSQUEDA Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 20(3), 2008, pp.207-230.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The experiences of a clinical psychologist attached to a medical response team and an elder abuse forensic centre are used to provide insight into the complex and multi-faceted role of this professional. Detailed case examples are used to illustrate the wide range of referral questions that a clinical psychologist may need to address in relation to presenting problems of alleged financial abuse, physical abuse, neglect and sexual abuse. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Using explanatory models in the care of a person with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- INWANG Francis, HEMMINGS Colin, HVID Cindy
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 7(3), 2013, pp.152-160.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
A case study exploring the differences between carer and professional perspectives in the assessment and treatment of a young man with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health problems. The opinions and perspectives of psychiatrists involved in the care and treatment of “S” and “S”'s mother about the aetiology, course, treatment and prognosis of “S”'s condition, are explored using “explanatory models”. The similarities and the differences of opinions and perspectives about the mental health care of a person with intellectual disabilities are highlighted. It shows how the explicit comparison of notions about a person's condition, assessment and treatment may help all involved to work together for the common ground of achieving the best outcomes for service users. (Edited publisher abstract)
Let's get spiritual
- Authors:
- GILBERT Peter, KAUR Narinderjeet, PARKES Madeleine
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, October 2010, pp.29-33.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The authors discuss the complexities and challenges, for both service users and staff, of talking about spirituality and religion in the context of mental health services. The authors give guidelines for service users. They comment that they should be reassured that spirituality and religion are increasingly being recognised as an important part of holistic care and recovery. Service users should tell staff about their religious beliefs and what they need to explore and express these. Suggested guidance for staff is also given. Engaging with an individual’s spiritual needs is both effective and cost-effective as it will aid the individual’s recovery. Brief case examples are included.
Asylum seekers and mental health care in the UK
- Author:
- WATTERS Charles
- Publisher:
- Refugee Council
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This new Breathing Space Project report focuses on the mental health experiences of asylum seekers. It tracks the experience of asylum seekers over a six month period offering a ‘clients eye view’ of the mental health and social care environment in which they find themselves. It includes ten case studies of asylum seekers in the years 1999 and 2000.
Healthcare professionals to child and adolescent mental health professionals: developing a generic profession
- Author:
- DUNCAN John
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 8(2), June 2003, pp.26-29.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Describes the experience in Lanarkshire of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) workforce development and the crucial role played by generic child and adolescent mental health clinicians. The article describes how the service has continued to develop despite national shortages of specialist child mental health professionals in all disciplines. Focuses on the emergence of a new generic professional group whose backgrounds include specialist nursing, occupational therapy and social work.