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Sorry, not my department
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.05.06, 2006, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article looks at the case of a man with a chronic medical condition (psoriasis) which resulted in mental health problems. His multiple needs did not fit into any service category. A social worker tells the author how he tried to tailor a solution.
'My mother threatens my sister with a knife'
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.11.09, 2009, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Practitioners and experts comment on a case in which a young man has alerted the NSPCC to his mother's paranoid and potentially dangerous behaviour.
Cut off from help
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.09.06, 2006, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
In this case study the parents of a man with mental health problems fail to involve services in his care, but eventually a crisis occurs. A panel give their assessment of the case.
A life together or apart?
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 26.01.06, 2006, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article looks at the case of a women with psychiatric illness who forms a strong relationship with a man who has alcohol-related behaviour problems. Her health deteriorates when he is imprisoned. Her social worker explains why he wants them to live together.
Just a bit eccentric?
- Author:
- MILTON KEYNES PRIMARY TRUST
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.10.05, 2005, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A practice panel give their assessment on the case of an older man who is living in squalor and having hallucinations. His environment may be harmful, but he doesn't want to leave.
How wishing on a Starr helped
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.1.03, 2003, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Presents a case study of a young asylum seeker who was severely traumatised when she sought asylum in Britain. Looks at how social care staff helped her recover by offering practical support.
Better mental health for all: a public health approach to mental health improvement
- Authors:
- FACULTY OF PUBLIC HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publishers:
- Faculty of Public Health, Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 65
- Place of publication:
- London
This report looks at what can be done individually and collectively to improve the mental health of individuals, families and communities and prevent mental health problems using a public health approach. The report aims to encourage proportionate use of universal services with a focus on the promotion of mental wellbeing and on high level support for those at risk of poor mental health and mental health problems, complementing recovery and prevention approaches. Section one maps out why mental health is an important, highlights its economic and social costs and examines why it is often overlooked. Section two outlines the risk and protective factors through the life course from the early years, to adulthood and later-life. It also looks at the risk and protective factors across communities, for example in the home, education and work settings, and the effects of the built environment and neighbourhoods. Section three addresses approaches and interventions to improve mental health at different stages of the life course and in different settings. Section four offers a practical guide to enable practitioners to support their own mental wellbeing. Case studies of innovative public mental health programmes and projects being run across the UK are included throughout. Annex A includes a list of initiatives received as entries for the Faculty of Public Health public mental health award, 10 of which are included in the report as case examples. (Edited publisher abstract)
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.
Living in fear of a client
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.2.02, 2002, pp.44-45.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A young women with mental health problems is sent to prison for burglary. Her baby, who has been put up for adoption, is brought to her once a month but a decision is taken to break off contact with her social worker. As a result the women begins to issue threats against the worker. Reports on a case study.
Mucking in to save a life
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.01.02, 2002, pp.44-45.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A farmer is shunned by his local community due to the effects of depression and fails to look after his animals properly. In isolation he attempts suicide. A practitioner explains to the author how joining the farmer in the fields helped him regain his self-respect.