Journal of Social Work Practice, 10(2), November 1996, pp.157-162.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
Examines the relationship between empowerment philosophy and psychodynamic principles and practices, as it applies to community mental health work. It suggests that as empowerment philosophy is more a system of values than a model of mental health and illness, it cannot in itself act as a framework for understanding and working with disturbed people. The author suggests ways of disentangling the often fraught relationship between the two frameworks by identifying the contribution that she sees each as able to make to the task of providing services which sustain people in the community, and attempt to articulate the elements of a practice model consistent with both sets of principles.
Examines the relationship between empowerment philosophy and psychodynamic principles and practices, as it applies to community mental health work. It suggests that as empowerment philosophy is more a system of values than a model of mental health and illness, it cannot in itself act as a framework for understanding and working with disturbed people. The author suggests ways of disentangling the often fraught relationship between the two frameworks by identifying the contribution that she sees each as able to make to the task of providing services which sustain people in the community, and attempt to articulate the elements of a practice model consistent with both sets of principles.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, social care provision, community care, community mental health services, empowerment;
Social Policy and Administration, 35(1), March 2001, pp.14-31.
Publisher:
Wiley
Assertive mental health outreach to homeless persons points towards the goals of community membership and "citizenship" - a connection to the rights, responsibilities, roles and resources that society offers through public and social institutions and informal "associational life" - for homeless persons. The authors argue that the concept of citizenship is a useful framework for approaching these goals. Go on to review the principles of assertive mental health outreach and relevant aspects of contemporary citizenship theory; present a case example of outreach leading to a "citizenship project"; and discuss the potential benefits and pitfalls of a citizenship framework, including strategies and recommendations for program administrators, researchers and policy makers.
Assertive mental health outreach to homeless persons points towards the goals of community membership and "citizenship" - a connection to the rights, responsibilities, roles and resources that society offers through public and social institutions and informal "associational life" - for homeless persons. The authors argue that the concept of citizenship is a useful framework for approaching these goals. Go on to review the principles of assertive mental health outreach and relevant aspects of contemporary citizenship theory; present a case example of outreach leading to a "citizenship project"; and discuss the potential benefits and pitfalls of a citizenship framework, including strategies and recommendations for program administrators, researchers and policy makers.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, mental health problems, mental health services, outreach services, social exclusion, community mental health services, citizenship, empowerment;
This paper presents the argument that risk assessment should be a shared enterprise between users and professionals. Illustrates ways in which users can become actively involved in assessment and management.
This paper presents the argument that risk assessment should be a shared enterprise between users and professionals. Illustrates ways in which users can become actively involved in assessment and management.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, management, risk, risk assessment, service users, user participation, assessment, community mental health services, empowerment;
Geraldine Mahon believes that greater involvement by service users and carers will result in more holistic care arrangements for people with mental illness, while Dave Middle argues that communication with service users - and between service providers - is the key to success in the care programme approach.
Geraldine Mahon believes that greater involvement by service users and carers will result in more holistic care arrangements for people with mental illness, while Dave Middle argues that communication with service users - and between service providers - is the key to success in the care programme approach.
Subject terms:
holistic care, mental health problems, mental health services, user participation, assessment, carers, care programme approach, community mental health services, communication, empowerment;
Looks at the ways client-held records can empower the users of mental health services and help care professionals to share vital information.
Looks at the ways client-held records can empower the users of mental health services and help care professionals to share vital information.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, patients, service users, access to information, case records, community mental health services, communication, empowerment;
User-led organisations are increasingly providing services themselves, but it is not always easy to overcome the barriers of bureaucracy and officialdom when you are inexperienced in project development. This is an account of the trials, tribulations and eventual success of a group of users in rural Dorset, who are keen to use their newly acquired experienced for the benefit of others who may want to do the same.
User-led organisations are increasingly providing services themselves, but it is not always easy to overcome the barriers of bureaucracy and officialdom when you are inexperienced in project development. This is an account of the trials, tribulations and eventual success of a group of users in rural Dorset, who are keen to use their newly acquired experienced for the benefit of others who may want to do the same.
Subject terms:
community care, community mental health services, day centres, day services, drop-in centres, empowerment, mental health problems, service users, social skills, social care provision, supported employment, user participation, user-led organisations;
British Journal of Psychiatry, 183(7), July 2003, pp.73-74.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
The World Health Report 2001, subtitled Mental Health: New Understanding, New Hope, has so far been presented in many member states at meetings with governmental participation and it continues to play a crucial role. It focuses on decentralisation and the need to establish community-based mental health services, giving the mentally vulnerable access to treatment at home, and utilising their social networks, existential identity and psychological environment. It focuses on the need for individual and societal empowerment, and public education about mental health, as well as the education of mental health professionals, family doctors, families and the social sector. It underlines the extreme and still increasing burden of depression and suicide and the need for inter-disciplinary teamwork. It advocates national mental health development, evidence-oriented research and awareness-raising activities.
The World Health Report 2001, subtitled Mental Health: New Understanding, New Hope, has so far been presented in many member states at meetings with governmental participation and it continues to play a crucial role. It focuses on decentralisation and the need to establish community-based mental health services, giving the mentally vulnerable access to treatment at home, and utilising their social networks, existential identity and psychological environment. It focuses on the need for individual and societal empowerment, and public education about mental health, as well as the education of mental health professionals, family doctors, families and the social sector. It underlines the extreme and still increasing burden of depression and suicide and the need for inter-disciplinary teamwork. It advocates national mental health development, evidence-oriented research and awareness-raising activities.
Subject terms:
home care, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, psychiatry, social networks, United Nations, community mental health services, community mental health teams, decentralisation, empowerment, evidence-based practice;
Focusing on central issues and debates, key research findings and current challenges, the book is illustrated with mental health service users' poems and photographs, and presents a broad overview of the mental heath care system which is looking to the future. The book is intended as a reader for the Certificate in Community Mental Health Care. Contents include: perspectives on mental health and illness; issues around empowerment; carpers' testimonies; legal contexts across the UK; individual care planning; risk and safety; anti-racist practice in mental health assessment; community mental health services; working with people with long term needs; strategies for living with mental distress; understanding relationships; the soul of psychiatry.
Focusing on central issues and debates, key research findings and current challenges, the book is illustrated with mental health service users' poems and photographs, and presents a broad overview of the mental heath care system which is looking to the future. The book is intended as a reader for the Certificate in Community Mental Health Care. Contents include: perspectives on mental health and illness; issues around empowerment; carpers' testimonies; legal contexts across the UK; individual care planning; risk and safety; anti-racist practice in mental health assessment; community mental health services; working with people with long term needs; strategies for living with mental distress; understanding relationships; the soul of psychiatry.
Subject terms:
interpersonal relationships, law, mental health problems, mental health services, prevention, psychiatry, quality assurance, risk, user participation, assessment, anti-discriminatory practice, carers, care planning, community mental health services, empowerment, health needs;
The Lee Centre near Lewisham is a new kind of day service that aims to combine work, creative arts and leisure activities - all very much led by the people who use the centre. This report reviews the development of the Lee Centre and its achievements so far.
The Lee Centre near Lewisham is a new kind of day service that aims to combine work, creative arts and leisure activities - all very much led by the people who use the centre. This report reviews the development of the Lee Centre and its achievements so far.
Subject terms:
independence, mental health problems, service users, social work methods, supported employment, therapies, therapy and treatment, art therapy, community mental health services, day centres, day services, education, employment, empowerment;
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 3(1), September 1999, pp.28-29.
Publisher:
Pavilion
Users are researching the many strategies people devise to help them live with mental health problems. 'Strategies for Living' is a three-year user-led programme of work stemming from the increasing demands from mental health service users for choices and alternatives to the traditional medical models of treatment. This article gives some of the research findings.
Users are researching the many strategies people devise to help them live with mental health problems. 'Strategies for Living' is a three-year user-led programme of work stemming from the increasing demands from mental health service users for choices and alternatives to the traditional medical models of treatment. This article gives some of the research findings.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, self-advocacy, self-determination, service users, severe mental health problems, survivors, therapies, therapy and treatment, user led research, user participation, user views, community mental health services, complementary therapies, empowerment;