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The Choices Method: helping people take control of their mental health
- Author:
- DALLINGER Tim
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, September/October 2015, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Helping people to understand what mental illness is and means to people who are affected by it can be difficult, but a set of resources has been developed by a person with bipolar disorder to help address the problem. The 'Choices Method' consists of a series of boards covering a range of mental health conditions which are designed to promote a free exchange of feelings and information between those experiencing mental illness and those supporting them. The method has been independently tested by a UK university and has been found to improve learning and knowledge retention as opposed to other methods. Future projects include the development of a board game for young carers which targets bullying and a board game for people with dementia which charts a day in the life of a person with dementia and those who care for them. (Edited publisher abstract)
Family recovery
- Authors:
- SPANIOL LeRoy, NELSON Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 51(7), 2015, pp.761-767.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This paper describes the recovery process of families of people with severe mental illnesses. It describes the phases of family recovery and useful interventions by phase with the family by professionals. (Edited publisher abstract)
Our lives: challenging attitudes to poverty in 2015
- Authors:
- ZIPFEL Tricia, et al
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 36
Drawing on the personal stories of people living on very low incomes, this report highlights the reality of poverty in 2015 and the impact it has on many families. It aims to update the report 'Our towns', published in 1943, which documented the problems of urban poverty in the in 1940s. The personal stories featured in the current report cover the day-to-day struggles of individuals, aspirations for their children and themselves, and highlights their capacity for resilience. Individuals stories cover going hungry and using food banks; difficulties negotiating the benefits system; complex lives; the impact of the care system and domestic abuse; homeless; mental health; disability; and insecurity and employment. At the end of each cluster of stories the report includes summary information about the issues the stories raised for the individuals and the researchers. The report then compares the situation today with poverty experienced in 1940s. Differences identified include the growth of in-work poverty and generally higher living standards in 2015. Despite these obvious differences the report identifies many parallels between the 1943 report and today, with people in poverty are often coping with complex lives. Both reports acknowledge the significant impact of poverty on mental health and wellbeing. The final section sets out a call for action to tackle poverty and social deprivation. (Original abstract)
Are individuals with disabilities and their families "resilient"? Deconstructing and recasting a well-intended concept
- Authors:
- HUTCHEONA Emily J., LASHEWICZ Bonnie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 14(1), 2015, pp.41-60.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article contributes to existing scholarship related to resilience in families with members with disabilities or mental health issues by first using a disability studies orientation to "unbound" existing definitions of resilience, then by providing empirical illustration of this unbounding. Using family as the unit of analysis, data from three families who navigate successes and challenges related to disability is presented. In included perspective from 12 participants: five parents, five siblings, and two adults with disabilities, mental health issues, or both receiving support from their parents and siblings. Three themes of honouring relationships, family member expertise, and standing in one's power emerged. It is suggested that more nuanced understandings of resilience, which account for fluid, localized perspectives and encompass contradictory meanings and processes (e.g., stress and joy), have implications for policy and practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Young offenders' and their families' experiences of mental health interventions
- Authors:
- JACK Anna, LANSKEY Caroline, HARVEY Joel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Children's Services, 10(4), 2015, pp.353-364.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the relevance of young people's experiences of mental health interventions with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) before and during their time with youth offending services. Design/methodology/approach: This qualitative interpretive study involved 14 interviews with young people who had offended, five of their carers and five CAMHS professionals from one local authority. Findings: The paper identifies understanding, recognition, respect and trust as key principles in the practitioner-young person relationship, and in the intervention process more broadly, and suggests that systematic consultation with young people and their caregivers about their experience of mental health interventions would be beneficial. It notes important similarities and differences in the views of the different parties which shed further light on reasons why a young person may or may not engage with mental health services. Research limitations/implications: The study is based on a small sample of young people from one service, but it is hoped that the findings will be a useful springboard for other services to reflect upon. Practical implications: The paper proposes the importance of recognising young people's agency in the intervention process and the value of systematic consultation with young people and their caregivers for securing their engagement in interventions. Originality/value: The study takes a multi-perspective approach (of young people, their carers and practitioners) to capture the synergies and tensions in the expectations of and interactions between young people, practitioners and caregivers. (Publisher abstract)
Physical elder abuse perpetrated by relatives with serious mental illness: a preliminary conceptual social–ecological model
- Authors:
- LABRUM Travis, SOLOMON Phyllis L.
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 25(Part B), 2015, p.293–303.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
It is estimated that between 16% and 38% of all elder abusers have a history of mental illness, with most such persons likely having serious mental illness (SMI). Despite the disproportionality of elder abuse perpetrated by persons with SMI, elder abuse and mental health researchers have failed to examine factors associated with the occurrence of elder abuse perpetrated by persons with SMI. By integrating research findings regarding perpetration of community and family violence by persons with SMI and elder abuse perpetrated by persons regardless of their mental health status, this article proposes a preliminary conceptual social–ecological model to explain the occurrence of physical elder abuse perpetrated by persons with SMI. It is intended for this model to further stimulate and guide research in this area. It is imperative that research be conducted regarding factors associated with the perpetration of physical elder abuse by persons with SMI as it is a prerequisite for the creation of practice and policy interventions aimed at preventing and intervening in elder abuse perpetrated by this population. (Publisher abstract)
Survivors' voices: breaking the silence on living with the impact of child sexual abuse in the family environment
- Author:
- ONE IN FOUR
- Publisher:
- One in Four
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- London
Using first-hand accounts, this report illustrates the effects suffered by people who were sexually abused as children in the family environment. In the report, adult survivors describe the long-term impact that childhood sexual abuse in the family environment has had on their lives and what has helped them to survive. The narratives demonstrates how sexual abuse in childhood can be associated with long-term conditions such as eating disorders, self-harm, addiction to alcohol or drugs, and mental illness including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal thoughts and behaviour. Many survivors also end up in the criminal justice system through the misuse of alcohol and drugs, causing significant costs to society. To draw out the key themes an analysis of the individual narratives was carried out. Themes discuss the impact on the survivor, their families; the professional responses; and also include a list of survivors’ recommendations. Recommendations include: improve the training of health-related professionals; improve referral pathways for survivors to ensure they are directed to specialist agencies; and the involvement of survivors and survivor organisations in the training of professionals and service development. The report will be useful for policy-makers, healthcare professionals and social workers to help them to understand what it means to have been sexually abused as children by a relative or close family friend. (Edited publisher abstract)
Family-level factors and African American children’s behavioral health outcomes: a systematic review
- Author:
- WASHINGTON Tyreasa
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Youth Care Forum, 44(6), 2015, pp.819-834.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Background: Considerable prior research targeting African American children has focused on the pervasiveness of problematic behaviour and negative risk factors associated with their development, however the influence of family on better behavioural health outcomes has largely been ignored. Objective: The purpose of this review is to examine empirical studies that focus on the association between family-level factors (e.g., parenting practices, family functioning) and African American children’s behavioural health. Specifically, we examined the studies’ characteristics, the relationship between various family-level factors and behavioural health outcomes, and the extent to which these studies consider racial, ethnic, and/or cultural nuances and competencies. Methods: This review was guided by systematic review methods of Gough et al. (An introduction to systematic reviews. Sage, London, 2012) and Moher et al. (Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses: the PRISMA statement. PLoS Med 6(6):e1000097, 2009). Thirty-five studies were included and assessed. Results: The majority of the studies’ samples were low-income, resided in female-headed households, and lived in urban areas. Parenting practices (66 % of studies) were by far the most frequently examined family-level factor associated with behavioural health outcomes. A few studies examined the moderating or mediating role of racial discrimination and/or racial socialisation. Conclusion: Findings from this review can inform the development or adaptation of family-based interventions that can effectively promote better behavioural health and resiliency of African American children and adolescents. (Edited publisher abstract)
Goal setting in recovery: families where a parent has a mental illness or a dual diagnosis
- Authors:
- MAYBERY Darryl, REUPERT Andrea, GOODYEAR Melinda
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 20(3), 2015, pp.354-363.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Goal setting is an important element within mental health recovery models; however, parenting and children are rarely recognised in such approaches. This study outlines a family recovery planning model where a parent has a mental health or dual substance and mental health problem. The differences between family types (parent with a mental illness or parent with dual diagnosis) and family members (parent and children) are illustrated in terms of goals across 11 domains. There were a total of 33 parents and 50 children from 10 mental illness and 10 dual diagnosis families. Education and specifically mental health knowledge are important goals across all families and appear especially important for children whose parent has a dual diagnosis. Specific goals and achievement levels for each type of family and parents and children are also outlined. Clear areas for action by clinicians and family members are indicated by this study. (Publisher abstract)
Inquiry into non-natural deaths in detention of adults with mental health conditions, 2010-13. Evidence from the families of those who have died; collected on family listening day event, 7 November 2014, organised by INQUEST
- Author:
- TULLY Chris
- Publisher:
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a family listening day event held to help the Equality and Human Rights Commission gather evidence from the families of adults with mental health conditions who had died in detention. A total of 15 families attended and were joined by INQUEST staff (a charity experienced in providing in-depth specialist casework service to bereaved families) and seven panel members from the Commission. The report provides evidence from the families of adults who had died in detention in the following settings: after contact with the police (seven cases represented by nine family members); in psychiatric settings (four cases represented by seven family members); and in prison (four cases represented by eight family member). Themes identified included: failure to provide appropriate treatment; failure to listen to families concerns regarding treatment; use of force and restraint; lack of bed spaces and place of safety provision following detention under the Mental Health Act; lack of support and services prior to entering psychiatric detention; failure to consult families to discuss appropriate treatment and care; and lack of disclosure of information whilst in detention. Groups also had the opportunity to discuss their family bereavements within the context of a number of key themes: the mental health needs of those who died, any factors which exacerbated their problems, the suitability of support provided to meet their needs, difficulties encountered, the investigation process post death and any examples of good practice. (Edited publisher abstract)