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Prevalence of parental mental illness in Australian families
- Authors:
- MAYBERRY Darryl John, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 33(1), January 2009, pp.22-26.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
The purpose was to provide multiple estimates of the numbers of Australian and Victorian families and children living in families where a parent has had a mental illness. The Australian Bureau of Statistics Victorian Mental Health Branch service usage and data collected from 701 community participants to triangulate prevalence information were used. According to population estimates, 23.3% of all children in Australia have a parent with a non-substance mental illness, 20.4% of mental health service users have dependent children and 14.4% of the community study participants report having at least one parent with a mental illness. The multiple prevalence estimates of the numbers of children in families with parental mental illness provide fundamental information for psychiatric policy, planning and programming.
Psychosocial factors affecting adults with intellectual disabilities with psychiatric disorders in Cali, Colombia
- Authors:
- VERDUGO Miguel Angel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 6(3), September 2009, pp.173-179.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The objective of this study was to describe the psychosocial factors associated with the comorbidity between intellectual disability (ID) and psychiatric disorder of adults in the city of Cali, Colombia. Subjects were 50 dyads consisting of a carer and a person with ID. The Caregivers Questionnaire and the Integral Quality of Life Scale were adapted for use in the study. The analysis of information was based on three factors: person, family, and society. In the case of the personal factor, an adequate level of physical well-being and a good level of self-care were found in more than 60% of the adults with dual diagnosis, good adherence to treatment in 82%, and medium satisfaction in the individual-context relationship in 54%. With regard to the family factor, a high level of satisfaction of needs (84%) was found. Good family functioning was observed in 86%, while family participation in rehabilitation was reported to be between moderate and deficient in 60% of the cases. With respect to the social factor, cases of support between moderate and deficient were found in 68%, and a regular inclusion was observed in 48%. The authors conclude that the family functioning aspect appeared as the major protective factor, while the inclusion and social support were shown as the main risk factors.
Building resilience in families under stress: supporting families affected by parental substance misuse and/or mental health problems: a handbook for practitioners
- Author:
- SAWYER Emma
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 151p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book explores how professionals can support parenting more effectively in families affected by parental mental illness and substance abuse. It covers context, legislation and policy; the potential impact on children and families; what helps build resilience; professional responses and barriers to effective practice; and how services can support families more effectively at practice and strategic level;
Parental mental health and child welfare: reviews of policy and professional education
- Authors:
- STANLEY Nicky, COX Pat
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 158p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental health has been the focus of much recent policy development accompanied by increasing awareness of the impact of mental illness, not only on those who experience it, but also on family members, including children, and wider communities. This knowledge review examines existing knowledge and practice in health and social care services regarding parental mental health and child welfare. New guidelines for health and social care staff working with adults and children in a range of settings will be produced. It presents the results of searches of policy and searches of guidance on professional education, to ascertain whether, how and to what extent knowledge, structures, models, skills and values for working with parents with mental health problems and their children are addressed in policy and in professional education. The aims and objectives of these reviews were established through a process of consultation with SCIE and the main body of work was undertaken between December 2006 and September 2007 with revisions added in response to reviewers’ comments early in 2008. The reviews aim to be transparent and accessible in both description of process and presentation of findings, and fit for purpose in progressing the larger review of parental mental health and child welfare.
Think child, think parent, think family
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This At a Glance summary presents key recommendations from the SCIE guide 'Think child, think parent, think family: a guide to parental mental health and child welfare'. The summary outlines the current policy and organisational context. It then makes key recommendations to improve services for families where a parent has a mental health problem in the areas of: screening, assessment, care planning, and care plan reviews. Recommendations for strategic changes are then provided.
Parental mental health
- Author:
- RUTTER Kim
- Journal article citation:
- Disability, Pregnancy and Parenthood International, 65, Spring 2009, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- National Centre for Disabled Parents
Research commissioned by SCIE into the experiences of parents with mental health problems and their children, and how best these families can be supported by services is described. The research suggests that service organisations need to take a multi-faceted approach to building resilience through the provision of effective support for families and communities. Efficiency in service delivery involved a multi-agency approach that bring together both child and adult mental health services and children’s services to surmount organisational barriers.
Use of web-based Delphi study in the development of a training resource for workers supporting families where parents experience mental illness
- Authors:
- WHITHAM Justine N., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 11(2), May 2009, pp.42-52.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Given the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness, it is essential that workers are provided with effective training in order better to support such families, particularly children. Previous research has suggested that workforce training might focus on worker attitude, skill and knowledge, as well as inter-agency collaboration. A review of current training packages revealed common themes, with family-centred practice considered important. Barriers and issues for workers implementing family-sensitive practice were also identified. This study sought to develop a sound theory and evidence base for workforce training components. A web-based Delphi study was used to obtain consensus on the content of a training resource for mental health practitioners supporting families experiencing parental mental illness. Fourteen experts, including consumers and carers, responded to questions about curriculum content. Suggested topics were translated into seven themes - mental illness, child development, parenting, families, supporting families, carers, and roles and responsibilities of mental health workers - which were then refined to create the final broad content for the training resource modules. A clear structure for the development of future workforce training packages is suggested. The results are discussed in light of previous literature and existing training packages.
It's a family affair
- Author:
- HUNT Louise
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.8.09, 2009, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Children of parents with mental health problems are often taken into care because their needs as a family go unnoticed. The author looks recent guidance from the Social Care Institute for Excellence which recommends more integrated working, so that any assessment of adults with mental health problems takes into account the needs of their children. The current Family Support approach in Wales and its plans to test an Integrated Family Support Services model from April 2010 is also discussed.
A whole family approach to mental health
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.7.09, 2009, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Social Care Institute for Excellence draws from its publications to offer guidance on holistically working with parents with mental health problems. The article stresses the need to improve services at every stage of the care pathway, and to think of the child, parent and family.
Services for people with disability from Chinese backgrounds
- Authors:
- FISHER Karen R., GLANFIELD Georgina
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy Research Centre Newsletter, 101, February 2009, pp.1, 4-5.
- Publisher:
- University of New South Wales. Social Policy Research Centre
Australia's largest migrant group, people from Chinese backgrounds, are among the least represented in the use of formal disability support services. This article summarises research findings on barriers to service support; the impact of culture, language and recent migration on preferences for service support; and responsiveness of service providers. The study aimed to inform future participatory research with people with disability and draw conclusions about possible policy directions to meet the preferences of people with disability from Chinese backgrounds.