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Childhood abuse and cannabis use among adolescents with mental health needs in Ontario, Canada
- Authors:
- BAIDEN Philip, STEWART Shannon L., Den DUNNEN Wendy
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Substance Use, 19(1/2), 2014, pp.18-24.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between childhood abuse (emotional, physical and sexual abuse) and cannabis use among adolescents with mental health needs. Methods: Data on 3681 adolescent in-patients, 12–18 years old, were obtained from the Resident Assessment Instrument for Mental Health (RAI-MH). Using logistic regression, we estimated the odds of using cannabis by adolescents who experienced childhood abuse after controlling for age, gender, Aboriginal origin, problems with addiction, history of criminal justice involvement and symptoms of depression and mania. Results: There were 1844 adolescents, representing 50.1%, who reported using cannabis within the last 12 months. Controlling for demographic and patient characteristics, we found that cannabis use in the past year was strongly associated with childhood sexual and physical abuse. Compared to non-abused females, females who experienced sexual and physical abuse were more likely to have used cannabis. For males, the experience of physical abuse was marginally associated with cannabis use. Conclusion: The current data demonstrate the strong association between childhood sexual and physical abuse and cannabis use with a particularly strong association for females. Efforts aimed at treating cannabis use in adolescents who present with mental health needs should also consider their abuse histories. (Publisher abstract)
Working with childhood sexual abuse: a survey of mental health professionals
- Authors:
- DAY Andrew, THURLOW Katie, WOOLISCROFT Jessica
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 27(2), February 2003, pp.191-198.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Reports on the results of a survey of mental health professionals working in a UK hospital which examined the needs of clients who had experienced childhood sexual abuse. Results found that the majority of staff, though knowledgeable about child sexual abuse, were not comfortable in their work with this client group. Less experienced staff were more likely to feel supported, and those who had received training and/or supervision felt significantly more capable of working with this client group. The study provides support for the development of specialist training and supervision programmes for mental health staff in the area of child sexual abuse.
Caring about mental health
- Authors:
- LYNCH Margaret A., BROWNE Kevin D.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse Review, 4(3), August 1995, pp.157-160.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
A group with a high rate of unmet mental health needs are families coming to the notice of local authorities because of child protection issues. Discusses how such difficulties can be assessed and successful interventions be made.
A briefing for commissioners: what survivors of violence and abuse say about mental health services: REVA briefing 4
- Authors:
- SCOTT Sara, et al
- Publishers:
- DMSS Research and Consultancy, NatCen Social Research, London Metropolitan University, Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit, Truth
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
One of five briefing paper presenting findings from the Department of Health funded REVA study, which looked at responding effectively to the needs of survivors of violence and abuse who are also mental health service users. The briefing focusses on the links between experience of abuse and mental health and the implications this has for commissioners to create an effective service. It presents information drawn from interviews with 21 mental health service users who had experienced domestic and/or sexual violence. It reports on their views and experience of mental health services and what they thought were the key elements of a good service. Five core components that were considered essential for effective support include: routine enquiry across a range of child and adult settings; well trained staff who are able to make referrals to specialist services; availability of group and peer support; non-hospital based crisis provision; and integrated coordinated services. Implications for commissioners of mental health services are also listed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Is abuse trauma ignored?
- Author:
- NELSON Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.11.01, 2001, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author examines why mental health services are reluctant to help femail adult survivors of sexual abuse come to terms with their childhood ordeal.
The educational needs of occupational therapists who work with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
- Author:
- FOULDER-HUGHES Lynda
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61(2), February 1998, pp.68-74.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study aims to examine the education and training needs of occupational therapists who work with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Two sample groups were used: occupational therapy pre-registration courses and occupational therapists working in mental health settings. Seventeen courses and 43 occupational therapists responded from around the UK. Discusses the research results and recommendations regarding prospective educational requirements and further research are made.
Working with the sexually abused child: the use of non-directive play therapy and family therapy
- Authors:
- WILSON Kate, RYAN Virginia
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice, 8(1), 1994, pp.67-74.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The experience of being sexually abused is always emotionally damaging for the child victim, and if not addressed therapeutically may result in long-term mental health problems. Argues that family therapy may be insufficient to address the needs of the child, and that because of the nature of the impact of sexual abuse in most instances individual therapy should be the preferred approach. The circumstances in which family therapy may be indicated are considered, together with the limitations of this therapeutic approach. The nature of the impact of child sexual abuse is explained using a framework of mental development derived from Piaget, and it is argued that a method of individual therapy which addresses the experience at different levels should be selected. Reasons for using one form of individual therapy, that of non-directive play therapy, are presented.
Best Practice Forum: mental health. Well-being in mind
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.11.99 Special Supplement, 1999, pp.iii-iv.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on the work of the winner: South Essex Good Companions Project and a number of runners up: Milford House Centre, Bradford Home Treatment Service, The Clubhouse project in Essex and Open Secret a project which is being run in Falkirk