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Images of 'the other': exploring the concept in a case study of pharmaceutical advertising
- Author:
- SHAW Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 13(1), March 2008, pp.27-32.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The 'other' is a central concept in much of sociology, psychology and philosophy, and is useful in explaining the social exclusion and stigmatisation of people suffering from mental health problems. This article first defines the concept and then applies it to a case study analysis of pharmaceutical advertising aimed at general practitioners. The paper also explores the way in which advertising may exploit professional insecurities and own self-impact. It is argued that this is undertaken in ways that do not put the person with mental illness in the forefront.
A multi-level ecological model of psychotropic prescribing to adults with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- EDWARDS Niki, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 8(1), 2014, pp.24-31.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Simple linear accounts of prescribing do not adequately address reasons “why” doctors prescribe psychotropic medication to people with intellectual disability (ID). Greater understanding of the complex array of factors that influence decisions to prescribe is needed. Design/methodology/approach: After consideration of a number of conceptual frameworks that have potential to better understand prescribing of psychotropic medication to adults with ID, an ecological model of prescribing was developed. A case study is used to outline how the model can provide greater understanding of prescribing processes. Findings: The model presented aims to consider the complexity and multi-dimensional nature of community-based psychotropic prescribing to adults with ID. The utility of the model is illustrated through a consideration of the case study. Research limitations/implications:The model presented is conceptual and is as yet untested. Practical implications: The model presented aims to capture the complexity and multi-dimensional nature of community-based psychotropic prescribing to adults with ID. The model may provide utility for clinicians and researchers as they seek clarification of prescribing decisions. Originality/value: The paper adds valuable insight into factors influencing psychotropic prescribing to adults with ID. The ecological model of prescribing extends traditional analysis that focuses on patient characteristics and introduces multi-level perspectives that may provide utility for clinicians and researchers. (Publisher abstract)
DSM-IV-TR casebook and treatment guide for child mental health
- Editors:
- GALANTER Cathryn A., JENSEN Peter S., (eds.)
- Publisher:
- American Psychiatric Publishing
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 702p.
- Place of publication:
- Washington, DC
This book is based on detailed case studies and is organised into four parts: Classic cases, where the diagnosis is fairly clear; Comorbid complexity, where the diagnosis may be complicated by co-existing conditions; Toughest cases, where the diagnosis is unclear or the patient has been unresponsive to treatment; and, finally, Kids in crisis, where the patient's psychopathology exists in the context of extreme social stressors. For each clinical condition there is a detailed case presentation, followed by psychotherapeutic perspective, a psychopharmalogic a perspective and an integrative perspective.
Medicalization of unacceptable behaviors: treatment, necessary or sufficient?
- Authors:
- BLAIR Gillian, STRACHAN Martha Kirkland
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 5(3), 2005, pp.89-98.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
Approximately 65% of adolescents in the juvenile justice system in the USA have some type of mental disorder. Access to mental health treatment within juvenile justice requires a psychiatric evaluation, and a diagnosis to justify treatment. At times, behaviour and symptoms may be exaggerated in order to secure services that are not available to families without adequate health insurance. Evaluations may be cursory and recommended interventions extreme, such as out of home placement without an attempt at family or community-based treatment. This practice is illustrated by a case study of an adolescent's progression through dependency and the juvenile justice system. The need for treatments that are both issue-focused and empirically supported is discussed, as is the need to consider community and family -based interventions as a first option. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Gambling on independence
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.3.02, 2002, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A former social care manager is diagnosed with a disease that affects people with HIV and which severely impairs his cognitive ability. He develops mental health problems and is sectioned. Looks at how the intervention of a social worker helped him gain some independence.