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An exploration into the effectiveness of self-help CBT for mothers with mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety in the London Borough of Bexley
- Authors:
- PALMER David, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Children's Services, 7(3), 2012, pp.178-190.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This study evaluated the impact of guided self-help cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for mothers with depression/anxiety undertaken in two Sure Start children's centres in the London Borough of Bexley. Twenty three participants who attended an initial appointment with a Psychological Well-being Practitioner were assessed and allocated to a guided self-help CBT intervention. Findings indicated that guided self-help CBT produced a significant clinical benefit for participants with mild to moderate depression/anxiety. Narratives with participants also highlighted improved confidence and self-esteem, positive thinking and better coping strategies, which may have a positive impact on their children and families. The authors concluded that the findings demonstrate the need to recognise and support the therapeutic social milieu, particularly in settings that are familiar and accessible.
Completing the jigsaw: a service provider's response to the health needs of refugees in the London Borough of Camden
- Author:
- PALMER David
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, 2(1), March 2006, pp.15-26.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article is concerned with strategies for combating health inequalities for refugees. It explores a service provider's (St Pancras Refugee Centre) response to the mental health and social care needs of refugees in the London Borough of Camden. Drawing on primary and secondary research, this article presents relevant findings and theoretical discourse in this area. It also draws on the authors own experience of working with refugees, providing a holistic approach to their social care requirements and also highlights areas of good practice. The main focus is an examination of how social care and mental health needs are addressed. The article argues that providers need to develop services which engage with users on a mutually beneficial level in order to combat health inequalities and provide adequate health and social care provision.