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Serious mental illness: a family affair
- Author:
- HOWE Gwen
- Publisher:
- Sheldon Press
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 160p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the emotional impact that serious mental illness (including schizophrenia and depression) can have on the family and gives pointers on practical issues such as getting the best from the system; coping in a crisis; legal matters; and meeting other practical needs.
Psychiatric problems of detainees under the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001
- Authors:
- Robbins Ian, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 29(11), November 2005, pp.407-409.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
The aim of this article is to provide a composite view of the impact of indefinite detention under the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001. Until recently, a number of detainees had been detained under this legislation since December 2001. The impact of this on eight detainees and three of their spouses is examined through qualitative analysis of 48 reports and documents compiled by 11 psychiatrists and 1 psychologist. Detention has had a severe adverse impact on the mental health of all detainees and the spouses interviewed. All were clinically depressed and a number had post-traumatic stress disorder. The indefinite nature of detention was a major factor in their deterioration. The use of indefinite detention without trial has severe adverse consequences that may pose insurmountable problems for the prison healthcare system.
Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people: trainer manual to support the level 2 award
- Authors:
- CLARE Alison, CUTHBERT Sharon Lee
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 157p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This training manual provides the resources and materials to deliver training to those involved in improving the mental health and well-being of older people, including paid staff, volunteers and informal carers. It includes guidance for trainers, activities and timings, and suggests learning materials and resources. The manual has been developed to support the Level 2 City and Guilds Award, but can also be used to delivery non-accredited learning programmes. The contents are split into five units: the principles and values that underpin the promotion and well-being and mental health with older people; mental well-being, mental health problems and older people; communication and relationships; working within services to promote well-being and mental health with older people; and developing yourself and your role.
Older people and mental health nursing: a handbook of care
- Editors:
- NENO Rebecca, AVEYARD Barry, HEATH Hazel, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 240p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Older People and Mental Health Nursing provides an evidence-based guide to caring for the growing number of older people with mental health issues. It focuses on the knowledge and key skills which practitioners require to work effectively with older people who have, or are at risk of developing, mental health needs. Divided into five sections, Older People and Mental Health Nursing first explores the background, historical perspectives and influences on mental health care in later life. It then looks at the ethical and legal issues involved, therapeutic relationships, and the values underpinning support and care. Part three focuses on aspects which have traditionally been neglected in mental health care, including culture, religion and sexuality. Part four details specific mental health issues for older people, including delirium, depression, and dementia. The final section explores future trends in older people’s mental health and offers ideas on how nursing is developing, and could develop, to address these.
Preventing unnecessary deaths among older adults:a call to action for social workers
- Authors:
- CSIKAI Ellen L., MANETTA Ameda A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 38(2), 2002, pp.85-97.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Poor mental health and medical conditions canlead to expressions of a desire to die, depression, suicide, and requests for physician-assisted suicide. This paper examines depression and the risks for suicide, suicide prevention, physician-assisted suicide among older adults. The appropriate role for social workers in preventing unnecessary deaths is discussed.
Clinical guidelines in old age psychiatry
- Authors:
- BURNS Alistair, DENING Tom, LAWLOR Brian
- Publisher:
- Martin Dunitz
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 208p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Clinical guidelines have been defined as systematically developed statements which assist clinicians and patients in making decisions about appropriate treatment for specific conditions. This book aims to bring material together in the field of old age psychiatry in order to form judgements about which guidelines are "better". Topics include, dementia, depression, other disorders.
Mental disorders and violent crime: a vexed and vexing relationship
- Author:
- PRINS Herschel
- Journal article citation:
- Prison Service Journal, 136, July 2001, pp.2-5.
- Publisher:
- Her Majesty's Prison Service of England and Wales
Discusses the complex relationships between mental disorders and violent crime together with the problems inherent in the relationships between psychiatry, psychology and the Criminal Justice System.
Advance directives
- Author:
- PARSONS Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 3(10), June 2000, p.351.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
A solicitor describes, with a case history, how advance directives, although not completely binding, can be used to state treatment preferences should you lose decision-making capacity.
Appeal court broadens definition of disability
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.6.00, 2000, p.11.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a landmark ruling means that people with depression can claim protection from the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
The psychiatry of violence: a guide for lawyers
- Author:
- MAHENDRA B.
- Publisher:
- Family Law
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 242p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The author sets violent behaviour against a background of mental disorder but in the context of the social, cultural and personal pressures which can impinge on an individual who goes on to perpetrate violence. The author suggests that despite public preoccupation with violence in all its manifestations, there is considerable misunderstanding of the psychiatric aspects of violent and aggressive behaviour. First, the perception of violence perpetrated by the mentally disordered is often a mistaken one, despite publicity. Secondly, even when it is, the mental disorder itself is not usually the only causative factor. Mentally disordered patients, like others, are subject to the forces of society, culture and personality. Part I is an introduction to violent behaviour and its roots. Part II looks at violence in relation to mental disorder including: organic mental disorders; psychotic disorders; disorders of mood; neuroses; disorders of dependence and appetite; disorders of personality and psychopathy; learning disabilities, and developmental disorders. Part III discusses violence in particular contexts, such as; domestic violence; serial and sexual violence; and public and political violence Appendices cover; psychiatric assessment of violent behaviour; and a national report on domestic violence. The book is expected to be a valuable guide for legal practitioners working in criminal and family/child law, other professionals in situations where they need to evaluate the risks of violent behaviour and those involved in policy making.