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How the law and welfare combine for children and families where there is parental mental illness: inter-country comparisons of professional practice
- Author:
- HETHERINGTON Rachael
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 8(3), 2001, pp.29-36.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Reports on inter-country comparative research into social work practice. The project was set up to research the responses of mental health and child care welfare systems for children who have a mentally ill parent.
Challenges and coping strategies of children with parents affected by schizophrenia: results from an in-depth interview study
- Authors:
- KAHL Yvonne, JUNGBAUER Johannes
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 31(2), 2014, pp.181-196.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This article presents results from an in-depth interview study investigating challenges and coping strategies of children with parents affected by schizophrenia. Thirty-four qualitative interviews of children were conducted and evaluated by content analysis. The interviewees spoke of a wide range of challenges that they must deal with daily. A variety of available coping strategies, social and personal resources were identified in the study. The results show that there is a need for professional support, especially on a low-threshold basis, that helps affected children to develop appropriate and diverse forms of coping. (Publisher abstract)
Do attachment patterns of parents with a mental illness have an impact upon how they view the quality of life of their children?
- Authors:
- JESKE Jana, BULLINGER Monika, WIEGAND-GREFE Silke
- Journal article citation:
- Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 6(1), March 2011, pp.39-50.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Children of parents with a mental health problem are themselves at greater risk of developing a mental health issues in adulthood. This research investigated the relationship between the attachment patterns of 61 parents with a mental illness and their perception of their children's health-related quality of life (QOL). Parental attachment patterns were assessed using the Bielefeld Partnership Expectations Questionnaire, and health-related QOL of children was measured with the parent version of KINDL-R. Findings revealed that when compared to the general population, parents showed different attachment patterns and rated their children's QOL significantly lower overall as well as in the dimensions of emotional well-being, friends and family. QOL ratings were associated with specific parental attachment styles. Parents with secure patterns also differed from those with other patterns in their ratings of their children's QOL. The authors concluded that the results highlight the role of parental attachment in the perception of child well-being and functioning.
Psychological symptoms of sexually victimized children and adolescents compared with other maltreatment subtypes
- Authors:
- MUNZER Annika, FEGERT Jörg M., GOLDBECK Lutz
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 25(3), 2016, pp.326-346.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The differential effects of sexual victimisation and other forms of maltreatment on psychological functioning are not well understood. A sample of sexually victimised children and adolescents (N = 70; 6.3–17.9 years) and a group of youth with a history of nonsexual maltreatment (N = 108; 6.7–16.9 years) were compared using measures of mental health and psychosocial functioning. Assessments included standardised clinical interviews on individual maltreatment history and current psychopathology as well as questionnaires on behavioural and emotional symptoms, including posttraumatic stress symptoms. The results from this study suggest that the risk of experiencing any current mental disorders was independent of type of maltreatment. The risk of meeting the criteria for a current diagnosis of major depression, however, is greater among youth with a history of maltreatment that includes sexual victimisation. The significant impact of sexual victimisation on posttraumatic stress symptoms was found to be nonsignificant after controlling for age and gender effects. The results indicate that the outcomes of child maltreatment depend on type of maltreatment, but age and gender must be taken into account. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mentally ill parents in psychiatric outpatient care: results of the study ‘HELP-S for Children’
- Authors:
- BOENISCH-ALERT S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 15(5), 2013, pp.254-262.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Knowledge about mentally ill parents, particularly in psychiatric outpatient care is scarce. The study presented here aims to investigate the characteristics of mentally ill parents with minor children in psychiatric outpatient care. All outpatients with minor children, who came to a psychiatrist's practice in Saxony, Germany, at an appointed date filled out a questionnaire (including diagnosis, sociodemographic data, perceived needs and usage of health care system). Data were analysed using SPSS 18.0. The study sample (n = 128) was characterised by a high percentage of women (75%), and high rates of depression (53.1%), anxiety disorder (19.5%) and addiction (10.9%). The main difference between mothers and fathers was the significantly higher rate of custody in mothers. Of the sample, 21.2% of the children of the mentally ill parents (n = 41) had already received treatment because of psychological or behavioural problems. Mentally ill mothers are more likely to retain a caretaking role in their children's lives. Mentally ill fathers are more likely to have an inpatient stay after the birth of the first child. Treatment rates of 21.2% of children of mentally ill parents concerning psychological or behavioural difficulties are alarmingly high. Therefore, psychiatric outpatient care as the biggest part of psychiatric standard care in Germany should get more attention in research and care for mentally ill parents and their children. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mentally ill parents in psychiatric outpatient care: results of the study ‘HELP-S for Children’
- Authors:
- BOENISCH-ALERT S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 15(2), 2013, pp.254-262.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Knowledge about mentally ill parents, particularly in psychiatric outpatient care is scarce. The study presented here aims to investigate the characteristics of mentally ill parents with minor children in psychiatric outpatient care. All outpatients with minor children, who came to a psychiatrist's practice in Saxony, Germany, at an appointed date filled out a questionnaire (including diagnosis, sociodemographic data, perceived needs and usage of health care system). Data were analysed using SPSS 18.0. The study sample (n = 128) was characterized by a high percentage of women (75%), and high rates of depression (53.1%), anxiety disorder (19.5%) and addiction (10.9%). The main difference between mothers and fathers was the significantly higher rate of custody in mothers. Of the sample, 21.2% of the children of the mentally ill parents (n = 41) had already received treatment because of psychological or behavioural problems. Mentally ill mothers are more likely to retain a caretaking role in their children's lives. Mentally ill fathers are more likely to have an inpatient stay after the birth of the first child. Treatment rates of 21.2% of children of mentally ill parents concerning psychological or behavioural difficulties are alarmingly high. Therefore, psychiatric outpatient care as the biggest part of psychiatric standard care in Germany should get more attention in research and care for mentally ill parents and their children. (Publisher abstract)
Impact of a family-oriented rehabilitation programme on behavioural and emotional problems in healthy siblings of chronically ill children
- Authors:
- BESIER T., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child: Care, Health and Development, 36(5), September 2010, pp.686-695.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Healthy siblings of ill children face multiple challenges, such as exposure to the physical and emotional pain of their sibling’s illness, fear, parental distress, and extended separation from the ill child and the parents because of hospitalisations. This study focuses on emotional and behavioural problems in health siblings of chronically ill children, evaluating the impact of a family-oriented inpatient rehabilitation programme in Germany in reducing the sibling’s psychopathology. The programme was a 4-week family-oriented rehabilitation programme for families of children with cancer, cystic fibrosis and congenital heart disease held at the Rehabilitation Clinic in Tannheim in south-west Germany. A total of 259 healthy children aged 4–16 years with a chronically ill sibling were enrolled in the study. Parents filled in the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, while the children answered a self-report quality of life instrument (LQ-KID) at the time of admission and discharge from the clinic and at a 6-month follow-up. Comparisons were performed with a matched control group of 777 children from the German general population. The results showed significant behavioural or emotional symptoms in 30.5% of the healthy siblings, the relative risk of having elevated scores being 2.2 compared with the control group. During the inpatient rehabilitation, symptoms decreased significantly to a normal level. Similarly, the sibling’s quality of life significantly improved, except in the dimension family relations.
Beyond racial divides: ethnicities in social work practice
- Editors:
- DOMINELLI Lena, LORENZ Walter, SOYDAN Haluk
- Publisher:
- Ashgate
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 310p.,diags.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
This book examines race and ethnicity in relation to social work theories and practices and acknowledges the complexities in these concepts. Part one looks at: emerging ethnicities as a theoretical framework; a theoretical framework for ethnic sensitivity for social work practice; multicultural organisational development; and inclusive thinking and acting. Part two is on: the social pedagogical model in the multicultural society; the experience of Zimbabwe in using social development as a model of social work practice; and social work education with migrants and refugees in France. Part three examines mainstream social work practice with diverse user groups, including black and minority ethnic older people, children and people with mental health problems. Part four focuses on reclaiming heritages through social work practice and contains chapters on: renewing first nations ways of helping; a Maori social work construct; and appropriateness of social work practice with communities of African origin.
Icarus Project: reflections from down under
- Author:
- SHEEHAN Rosemary
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 8(1), 2001, pp.54-61.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Reports on progress of the Icarus Project which investigated the nature and level of support in the community for children and parents in families where there is parental mental illness. The problem of providing satisfactory responses for such families is recognised not only across Europe but also in Australia as an issue of widespread concern. Discusses how the implications of the final report and the practical applications of such a model offer Australia the opportunity to redefine how adult mental health and child welfare services can work together with vulnerable families.
European social services
- Editor:
- MUNDAY Brian
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. European Institute of Social Services
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 401p.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Detailed account of social services in the twelve member states of the European Community. Contains sections on: organisation, responsibility and finance for social services; preventative services; children and families; elderly people; people with disabilities; addictions; illnesses; AIDS/HIV; socially excluded people; young people; services for migrants; names and addresses of major public and private social services agencies.