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The prevalence of psychiatric morbidity among adults living in private households
- Authors:
- MELTZER Howard, et al, GREAT BRITAIN. Office of Population Censuses and Surveys
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 186p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Survey of psychiatric morbidity in Great Britain. Looks at: prevalence; social disabilities associated with mental health problems; use of services; the effects of recent stressful life events; and lifestyle indicators (including drug and alcohol misuse). Surveys people aged from 16-64.
One hundred cases of suicide in elderly people
- Authors:
- CATTELL Howard, JOLLEY David J.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 166, April 1995, pp.451-457.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The prevention of suicide is receiving public attention at present because the White Paper, The Health of the Nation specifically targets a reduction in suicide rate. Preventative strategies must be guided by an understanding of the demography and antecedents of suicide. These issues are examined in relation to suicide by older people in Manchester.
Secrets in the genes: adoption, inheritance and genetic disease
- Editor:
- TURNPENNY Peter
- Publisher:
- British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 230p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Collection of papers on genetics in adoption and fostering. Section 1 looks at common questions that arise at adoption, and at the role the social worker and medical adviser plays in this area. It also contains case studies of genetic disease within adoption and looks at adoption studies and the genetics of mental health. Section 2 deals with what genetics can tell us, and looks specifically at: mendelian inheritance; diagnosis of hereditary diseases; psychiatric, learning and behavioural disorders; cancer; heart disease; and the future of genetics in medicine and society. Part 3 looks at testing, screening and the right to information.
Social work becoming more 'generalist' across the world
- Author:
- MITCHELL Fraser
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, July 1995, pp.6-7.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
The First International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health Care attracted 600 participants from 20 countries earlier this year. Summarises the issues arising from the conference and some individual contributions.
The silent partners: the needs and experiences of people who provide informal care to people with a severe mental illness
- Authors:
- HOGMAN Gary, PEARSON Guy
- Publisher:
- National Schizophrenia Fellowship
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 55p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Kingston upon Thames
Presents research findings into the needs of carers of people with schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses. Describes the experiences and needs of carers and describes their views on the services that they want. Also aims to make purchasers and providers more aware of who carers are and what they need.
Health in old age: myth, mystery and management
- Author:
- SIDELL Moyra
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 198p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Buckingham
Looks at myths surrounding health in older age. Includes chapters on: patterns of health and illness among older people; understanding chronic illness and disability; maintaining health with physical illness and functional disability; maintaining health with mental malaise; health care and the management of health; personal resources and social support; and a healthy future for old age.
Ethnicity and health in England
- Authors:
- BALAJARAN R., RALEIGH V. Soni
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 75p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides a brief review of some of the leading issues of the health of black and minority ethnic people in England. Identifies key areas in which substantial improvements in health can be achieved such coronary heart disease and stroke; cancers; mental illness; HIV/AIDS and sexual health; and accidents. Also examines other areas of concern including sickle cell and thalassaemia.
NHS responsibilities for meeting continuing health care needs: minutes of evidence; Thursday 9 March 1995
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons. Health Committee
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 37p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report from a Committee looking at the long-term care of older people.
Old and homeless: double-jeopardy; an overview of current practice and policies
- Editors:
- RICH Diane Wiatt, RICH Thomas A., MULLINS Larry C.
- Publisher:
- Auburn House
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 154p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Westport, CT
Looks at the particular problems of homeless older people in a United States context. Includes chapters on: characteristics and needs - service and policy implications; mental health issues; substance abuse; physical health; medication; outreach and empowerment; community resources; and housing policy.