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Childhood trauma, the brain and social work: a short guide about the importance of social relationships for mental health
- Author:
- MCCRORY Eamon
- Publisher:
- UK Trauma Council
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
This short guide about childhood trauma aims to share some of the latest research findings with those who are working every day to support children who have experienced complex trauma in the form of maltreatment. It unpacks in some detail how brain changes can affect a child's social world, and why this is important in helping us understand the mental health of children and young people who have experienced maltreatment. Supportive social relationships are key to good mental health for everyone. To understand why maltreatment increases a child's risk of later mental health problems, it is important that we consider how such experiences can affect social relationships. Understanding how past maltreatment affects a child's current and future social world can help us develop more effective ways for a child to build and maintain supportive social relationships. This can ultimately reduce the risk of mental health problems developing. The guide considers how adults and systems can help build and scaffold a better social world for children. Social workers, foster carers, adoptive parents and teachers can all play a role, as can policy makers, funders and commissioners. (Edited publisher abstract)
The social worker's guide to child and adolescent mental health
- Author:
- WALKER Steven
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 288p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The author’s aim is to provide a comprehensive guide to working with children and young people who are experiencing mental health problems. He also hopes to equip the reader with the knowledge and skills to provide the best service to these vulnerable young people. The first part of the book considers what role social work can play in child and adolescent mental health. It explores key ideas related to mental health and young people, including attachment issues, children's emotional development and common and complex mental health problems. The author then goes on to look at how social work skills and methods can be applied to working with children and young people with mental health problems. Here he offers guidance on assessment tools, intervention, and multi-disciplinary working. The final section of the book focuses on the wider context, such as legislative and policy frameworks and the importance of considering cultural, spiritual and religious identity. Case examples, reflective activities and practical exercises are included throughout to underpin theory and knowledge. The book is expected to be of interest to pre- and post-qualifying social work practitioners involved with children, adolescents and families, in particular those working in mental health settings, as well as approved mental health professionals.
Disabled children and their families in Ukraine: health and mental health issues for families caring for their disabled child at home
- Author:
- BRIDGE Gillian
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 39(1/2), 2004, pp.89-105.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
In the Eastern European countries included in the communist system of the USSR, parents of disabled children were encouraged to commit their disabled child to institutional care. There were strict legal regulations excluding them from schools. Medical assessments were used for care decisions. Nevertheless many parents decided to care for their disabled child at home within the family. Ukraine became an independent country in 1991, when communism was replaced by liberal democracy within a free market system. Western solutions have been sought for many social problems existing, but 'hidden,' under the old regime. For more of the parents of disabled children, this has meant embracing ideas of caring for their disabled children in the community, and providing for their social, educational, and medical needs, which have previously been denied. The issue of disability is a serious one for Ukraine where the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986 caused extensive radiation poisoning. This almost certainly led to an increase in the number of disabled children being born and an increase in the incidence of various forms of cancer. This paper is based on a series of observation visits to some of the many self-help groups established by parents, usually mothers, for their disabled children. It draws attention to the emotional stress experienced both by parents and their disabled children in the process of attempting to come to terms with the disabling conditions, and the denial of the normal rights of childhood resulting from prejudice, poor resources, ignorance, and restrictive legislation. Attempts have been made to identify the possible role and tasks of professional social workers within this context. International comparisons show that many parents and their children do not benefit from the medical model of disability, and that serious consequences include the development of depressive illness among those who find that little help is available from public services. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Social work and mental health
- Author:
- GOLIGHTLEY Malcolm
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 161p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
Mental health services have been subject to a period of intense organisational and policy developments, and social work practice has had to respond to this changing world. Against this backdrop it is essential that students on the new social work degree gain a thorough understanding of mental health issues, and their impact on social work practice. This book is written primarily for student social workers on the new degree programme, and is designed to help them develop the skills and understanding necessary for professional qualification.
Moving child mental health from the margins to the core
- Author:
- FOSTER Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, June 1998, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Practice and attitudes to young people with mental health needs are changing. The author looks back to social work experiences which illustrate how social workers can overlook their problems, and forward to the need for more informed practice.
Regime of truth: rethinking the dominance of the bio-medical model in mental health social work with refugee youth
- Authors:
- FENNIG Maya, DENOV Myriam
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 49(2), 2019, pp.300-317.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This paper argues for a re-examination of mental health responses to refugee youth seeking asylum in high-income countries. Reviewing international literature related to mental health and social care services for refugee children and youth and drawing upon Foucault’s concepts of power, truth and discourse, the authors explore and question the predominance of the bio-medical model in responding to refugee children’s distress. The authors demonstrate that, despite notable initiatives and developments in social work theory and practice, the bio-medical model has, in many ways, become a ‘regime of truth’, with the power to define refugees’ problems and thus shape the policies and services that affect their lives. While not denying that many refugee youth and their families may benefit from such therapeutic interventions, it is our contention that working with this population requires a significant expansion, diversification and transformation of the current paradigm informing social work practice to incorporate the multiple and unique cultures and contexts of this population. The article concludes with a discussion of promising practices and interventions with refugee youth and families. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social work contribution to the multidisciplinary team in preventative approaches for children and young people at risk of mental health issues: evidence from practice
- Author:
- INGLIS Shelia
- Editor:
- MUIRHEAD Stuart
- Publisher:
- IRISS
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 16
An analysis of work carried out with practitioners working in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland to examine the social worker contribution to the multidisciplinary team in preventing mental health issues among children and young people at risk. It draws on the results of a focus group with five practitioners (including a child protection coordinator, social worker and senior practitioner) and interviews with three practitioners. Key messages highlight the importance of: recognising the complex nature of the cases multi-disciplinary teams are working with; continuing to develop multi-disciplinary engagement in case conferences; to develop a better understanding of other professional roles within the multi-disciplinary team; and have more knowledge about what works and processes across the sectors. It is one of three linked evidence summaries from the NHS Education for Scotland Networked Evidence Search and Summary Service, which combine evidence from research, practice and improvement to inform an action plan for East Dunbartonshire. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social worker contribution to the multidisciplinary team in preventative approaches for children and young people at risk of mental health issues: evidence from improvement knowledge
- Author:
- INGLIS Shelia
- Editor:
- MUIRHEAD Stuart
- Publisher:
- IRISS
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
This report aims to explore what works to support the multi-disciplinary team to develop preventative approaches for children and young people at risk of mental health issues. It aims to capture real-life examples of improvement, recommendations for service improvement, evaluation reports, practice development, piloting and scoping initiatives. It highlights key findings from six identified reports. It is one of three linked evidence summaries from the NHS Education for Scotland Networked Evidence Search and Summary Service, which combine evidence from research, practice and improvement to inform an action plan for East Dunbartonshire. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social worker contribution to the multidisciplinary team in preventative approaches for children and young people at risk of mental health issues: evidence from published research
- Author:
- McAUGHTRIE Alison
- Editor:
- MUIRHEAD Stuart
- Publisher:
- IRISS
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
This summary identifies evidence on the effectiveness of preventative therapeutic approaches to prevent children progressing to more severe mental health problems which need more intensive healthcare interventions. It also looked at the implementation of approaches, factors for success; and social services staff involvement in implementing these approaches. The review found little evidence which looked specifically at the role of social services in prevention and early intervention. Suggested reasons are that: social services tend only to get involved when a more serious level has been reached; resistance to getting involved in what is perceived as a ‘health issue’; lack of training; and difficulties of assessing specific impact. However, some examples where social services staff have worked to try and prevent serious mental health issues developing were identified. The review also found there was a lack of solid longitudinal analysis and identifies that more research is needed to assert that prevention and early intervention strategies are effective. It is one of three linked evidence summaries from the NHS Education for Scotland Networked Evidence Search and Summary Service, which combine evidence from research, practice and improvement to inform an action plan for East Dunbartonshire. (Edited publisher abstract)
Equine-assisted activities and therapies: enhancing the social worker’s armamentarium
- Authors:
- ACRI Mary C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Education (The International Journal), 35(5), 2016, pp.603-612.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Introduction: Equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) have gained prominence as a viable therapeutic approach for a range of mental health and developmental problems, yet is not widely known and not conventionally provided within the social work educational curriculum. Thus, the purpose of this study is to provide a review of various certification bodies available to social workers in order to bring EAATs into their therapeutic work. Methods: A multi-stage process, including consultation with experts in the field and an online search was undertaken to locate certification programmes for mental health professionals. Results: Seven certification organisations were identified; programmes varied with respect to mental health pre-requisites, type of certification, training components, and cost. Discussion: There has been substantial growth in EAAT for children with mental health and developmental problems, and there are a range of certification types to select from. Factors to consider when choosing which type of certification to pursue, and barriers to certification are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)