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Developing a self-help group for people with hoarding disorder and their carers
- Authors:
- HOLMES Sophie, WOLTER Patrick, HARRIS Clodagh
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, September/October 2014, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Hoarding disorder is now a recognised mental health conditions, but people can still struggle to access services for it. This article describes the setting up of a self-help group for people with hoarding disorder in Surrey. Two volunteers were recruited to work as co-facilitators. For the first 12 months between 13 and 22 people attended each session. The results of an evaluation found that the group was successful in engaging people and was also effective in making signification changes to their hoarding difficulties. Those involved in the group also felt more supported, less distressed, and less stigma about hoarding. (Original abstract)
The reliability of British Sign Language and English versions of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation - Outcome Measure with d/Deaf populations in the UK: an initial study
- Authors:
- ROGERS Katherine, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 22(3), 2014, pp.278-289.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Previous research has argued that the mental well-being of d/Deaf people is poorer than that of hearing populations. This study examines the reliability of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation - Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) with d/Deaf populations. A British Sign Language (BSL) version was produced using a team approach to forward translation, and a back-translation check. The CORE-OM was incorporated into an online survey, to be completed in either BSL or English, as preferred by the participant. From December 2010 to March 2011, data were collected from 136 d/Deaf people. Cronbach's α was used to measure the internal consistency of items in the CORE-OM. Comparisons were made between versions, including comparisons with the non-clinical hearing population (not in receipt of mental health services) in a previous study. The reliability of the overall score, as well as the non-risk items in both the BSL and English versions, was satisfactory. The internal reliability of each domain in the BSL version was good (Cronbach's α > 0.70) and comparable to the English version in the hearing population. This was true for most domains of the CORE–OM in the English version completed by d/Deaf people, although the Functioning domain had a relatively low α of 0.79 and the Risk domain had an α of only 0.66 This raised the question whether it is advisable to use a mental health assessment with d/Deaf populations that has been standardised with hearing populations. Nevertheless, this study has shown that it is possible to collect data from d/Deaf populations in the UK via the web (both in BSL and English), and an online BSL version of the CORE-OM is recommended for use with Deaf populations in the community. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluation of the MEAM pilots: update on our findings
- Authors:
- BATTRICK Tim, et al
- Publisher:
- FTI Consulting
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on the findings of a two year evaluation of three service pilots which aimed to improve the coordination of local support to individuals suffering from multiple needs such as, homelessness, substance misuse, mental health problems and offending. The three pilots were in Cambridgeshire, Derby and Somerset. The findings are discussed in relation to client wellbeing and service use costs. The study also discusses the concept of survirorship bias and how this can result in programmes appearing more or less successful than they actually are. The evaluation highlights the considerable wellbeing improvements and financial savings that a more coordinated approach can deliver, including one pilot which reduced service use costs by 26.4% over the study period. Appendices include details of service use and unit costs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Building resilience after a natural disaster: an evaluation of a parental psycho-educational curriculum
- Authors:
- POWELL Tara, LEYTHAM Sheryl
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 67(2), 2014, pp.285-296.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Natural disasters are stressful to individuals, families, and communities on multiple levels. In the aftermath the stress of rebuilding homes and lives can make it difficult for caregivers to adequately support their children and family. Studies have shown that parental mental health and wellbeing is a protective factor against negative psychological sequelae in children. The current study assessed (N = 106) parents who participated in the Journey of Hope workshop after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Christchurch New Zealand in February, 2011. Paired Samples T-tests indicate statistically significant gains (p < .05) in knowledge and reductions in stress after the workshop. Parents were more able to identify: (1) social supports in their community, (2) the ability to identify signs of stress and how stress affects their body, (3) how to cope with stress, and (4) a more positive outlook for the future. (Publisher abstract)