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Serious mental illness: a family affair
- Author:
- HOWE Gwen
- Publisher:
- Sheldon Press
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 160p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the emotional impact that serious mental illness (including schizophrenia and depression) can have on the family and gives pointers on practical issues such as getting the best from the system; coping in a crisis; legal matters; and meeting other practical needs.
Late-life depressive disorder in the community II. The relationship between psychiatric history, MMSE and family history
- Authors:
- Van OJEN Rob, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 166, March 1995, pp.316-319.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
In previous studies, dementia was linked to a family history of dementia and Down's syndrome. This study tested the hypothesis that late-life depression accompanied by cognitive impairment in elderly individuals with no history of psychiatric illness is also associated with these family histories.
Depression and infrequent participation in social activities among older adults: the moderating role of high-quality familial ties
- Authors:
- HOLTFRETER Kristy, TURANOVIC Jillian J., REISIG Michael D.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 21(4), 2017, pp.379-388.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: The primary objective of this study is to investigate whether depression is associated with reduced participation in social activities among older adults. Additionally, this study assesses whether high-quality familial ties diminish the negative association between depression and social activities. Methods: Using cross-sectional telephone interview data from a sample of individuals 60 years of age and older in Arizona and Florida (N = 2000), this study estimates a series of linear regression models to assess the relationship between depression and social activities, and test whether this association is conditioned by high-quality familial ties using multiplicative interaction terms. Results: As expected, an inverse relationship between depression and social activities is observed. Delving deeper, the regression models reveal that the depression–inactivity association is weaker among older individuals with strong, positive ties to spouses and children. Additional tests demonstrate the mere of existence of familial bonds provides no meaningful benefit – the quality of such ties matters. Conclusion: Findings support the theoretical argument that high-quality familial ties provide supportive coping resources that buffer individuals from the undesirable consequences associated with depression. Moving forward, longitudinal research on the causal links between depression and infrequent participation in social and leisure activities among older adults is warranted. (Publisher abstract)
One in four
- Author:
- FORD Joy
- Publisher:
- Chipmunkapublishing
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 190p.
- Place of publication:
- Brentwood
'One In Four' uses a mixture of prose and poetry to tell the important and tragic story of a teenage boy who becomes seriously mentally ill, with paranoid schizophrenia, from a mother's point of view. It travels with her and her son through the quagmire of 'Care In The Community' and the problems of living on the cusp of two counties. This excellent narrative shows how people can slip through the net, leading, in this instance, to the death of a very much loved child, brother, and grandson. Joy's son did not want to die, it was the illness that killed him, aggravated by the neglect of the hospital he was in. The story travels through the effect this tragedy has had on the mother and the struggle she has coming to terms with the loss of her son. This is a wonderfully poignant, if emotionally involving book. A fitting memorial to Edward. About the Author I found writing this cathartic though upsetting at times. It brought back my troubled childhood, though I do not go into detail in my book, and a difficult twenty-five year marriage
Finding Jericho
- Author:
- JEFFERY Dave
- Publisher:
- Chipmunkapublishing
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 295p.
- Place of publication:
- Brentwood
Novel about the trials of growing up and about the prejudice projected onto those who have had mental health problems and their families. Jeffery understands the basis of victimisation and alienation: the fears and insecurities of the perpetrators themselves. But this is no simplistic moralistic tale. Through his close understanding of human emotion and communication, Jeffery shows that it is possible for victim and perpetrator to simultaneously exist within us all and, ultimately, to change.
An introduction to the mental health of older people: understanding depression in later life
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, MILNE Alisoun, GEARING Brian, WARNER Joanne
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Place of publication:
- London
**This learning resource was removed in March 2023.** The main focus of this learning object is depression amongst older people. The learning object begins by highlighting some of the problems with defining and diagnosing 'depression' and then goes on to discuss the estimated numbers of older people that are thought to suffer from the condition. Next you will consider what makes people more or less vulnerable to developing depression in later life. Finally you will look at effective treatments for depression and explanations for why it so often remains unrecognised in older people.
Family history as a predictor of poor long-term outcome in depression
- Authors:
- DUGGAN C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 173, December 1998, pp.527-530.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Investigates whether family history has prognostic significance in depression in a study which addresses some of the methodological short-comings of previous studies. Results found positive family history of severe psychiatric illness was associated with poor outcome in the proband. This association persisted after controlling for variable family size, age structure and gender. Concludes that family history of severe psychiatric illness in a first-degree relative may be useful as one of the vulnerability factors for predicting poor long-term outcome in depression.
Social support system in practice: a generalist approach
- Author:
- MAGUIRE Lambert
- Publisher:
- National Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 207p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Silver Spring, MD
General text on social work practice, that views clients as part of an environmental system, placing people in the context of where they live, and their social and family networks. Demonstrates, through case studies and practical guidelines, how clients and social workers can make use of these networks.
Influence of the social network on married and unmarried older adults’ mental health
- Authors:
- STOKES Jeffrey E., MOORMAN Sara M.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 58(6), 2018, p.1109–1113.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Purpose of the Study: In later life, adults’ social networks grow smaller through a combination of intentional selection and involuntary loss. This study examined whether older adults who lack a high-quality marriage compensate for this using support from other ties. The authors analysed how relationships with family and friends are associated with depressive symptoms across multiple marital statuses. Design and Methods: Data from 3,371 older adults who participated in the most recent wave of the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP) were analysed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and ordinary least squares (OLS) regression. Results: Individuals in high-quality marriages experienced fewer depressive symptoms than the widowed, never married, divorced/separated, and those in lower-quality marriages. Older adults’ perceived family support, family strain, and friend strain were all significantly associated with depressive symptoms. The only difference in these effects according to marital status was for perceived family support, which was strongest for the never married. Implications: The never married may depend more on family and friends than the previously or unhappily married. Any compensation efforts among the latter failed to reduce depressive symptoms relative to happily married others. Older adults in high-quality marriages benefit from their marital relationship, and also benefit from supportive family and friend ties. (Edited publisher abstract)
Fathers' perspectives on strengthening military families: a mixed method evaluation of a 10-week resiliency building program
- Authors:
- DODGE Jessica, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Social Work Journal, 46(2), 2018, pp.145-155.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
This mixed-method study involved 14 fathers (previously deployed military) who engaged in the Strong Military Families Program, a resiliency-building group for families with young children. The purpose of this paper was twofold: first, to identify the efficacy of this brief intervention for reducing mental health symptomatology among previously deployed military fathers who completed the group, and second to better understand the perceptions and reflections of fathers who completed an effective symptom management program in order to fill the literature gap around this issue and guide future efforts at increasing engagement of this population. Pre- and post-group assessments were administered including depression and posttraumatic stress symptom ratings. Assessments also included interviews designed to elicit fathers’ expectations before the program and to capture their reflections after completion. Quantitative analyses examined changes in symptoms pre- to post-group, and qualitative analyses aimed to better understand fathers’ experiences and help guide future efforts to increase engagement of this population. A grounded theory approach was employed to analyse interview content, and two themes were identified reflecting a desire for (1) connection and (2) learning. The prominence of these themes both before and after group underscored the value of connection to others who shared experience and opportunity for learning effective parenting strategies. Corresponding quantitative analyses indicated a significant decrease in self-reported posttraumatic stress and trend level reduction in depression, suggesting participation may contribute to more effective symptom management. Subgroup analyses contrasting the pre-group interviews of fathers who endorsed higher (n = 9) versus lower (n = 5) levels of symptoms revealed that those with greater symptomatology expressed more themes related to fear of committing to the program. Discussion will focus on effective outreach and engagement, and the need to align programs to the interests of previously deployed fathers of young children. (Edited publisher abstract)