This report examines how the onset of mental health problems affects family finances. It addresses a wide range of financial problems, with particular emphasis on how these issues affect child poverty. The report is based on interviews with service users and with Family Action staff working with families with mental health difficulties. Several case studies are also presented. Findings suggest that parental mental health problems and family finances are locked in a two-way negative relationship. The onset of mental health problems can cause financial problems associated with employment, benefits, debt and housing, but financial problems in these areas also cause and increase parental mental health problems. Parents with mental health problems need both family focussed intervention services and a better welfare system to support them as parents. This will help the government meet child poverty targets by 2020.
This report examines how the onset of mental health problems affects family finances. It addresses a wide range of financial problems, with particular emphasis on how these issues affect child poverty. The report is based on interviews with service users and with Family Action staff working with families with mental health difficulties. Several case studies are also presented. Findings suggest that parental mental health problems and family finances are locked in a two-way negative relationship. The onset of mental health problems can cause financial problems associated with employment, benefits, debt and housing, but financial problems in these areas also cause and increase parental mental health problems. Parents with mental health problems need both family focussed intervention services and a better welfare system to support them as parents. This will help the government meet child poverty targets by 2020.
Subject terms:
housing, mental health problems, benefits, children, debt, families, employment;
Young rough sleepers are 11 times more likely to have mental health problems than the public at large, according to a new Mental Health Foundation report. But how can agencies help them when, because of their transient lifestyles, they fall through the net?
Young rough sleepers are 11 times more likely to have mental health problems than the public at large, according to a new Mental Health Foundation report. But how can agencies help them when, because of their transient lifestyles, they fall through the net?
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, housing, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, social welfare, young people, benefits;
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4(4), December 2000, p.138.
Publisher:
Pavilion
People with mental health problems leaving hospital may be entitled to a grant from the Social Fund to help them set up home in a new house or flat - but applying is by no means straight forward.
People with mental health problems leaving hospital may be entitled to a grant from the Social Fund to help them set up home in a new house or flat - but applying is by no means straight forward.
Subject terms:
hospitals, housing, mental health problems, social fund, benefits, community care, discharge, financing, grants;
Practical text aimed at social workers, social work students and all related statutory and voluntary workers coming into contact with Northern Ireland law in a social work context.
Practical text aimed at social workers, social work students and all related statutory and voluntary workers coming into contact with Northern Ireland law in a social work context.
Subject terms:
housing, law, law courts, mental health problems, probation, social workers, students, benefits, criminal justice;
One volume reference book on the law as it affects older people. Topics covered include: social services; housing; health services; welfare rights; wills and the formalities of death; and mental health.
One volume reference book on the law as it affects older people. Topics covered include: social services; housing; health services; welfare rights; wills and the formalities of death; and mental health.
Subject terms:
housing, law, mental health law, mental health problems, older people, residential care, social care provision, benefits, death, dementia;
Aims to provide practical information for those caring for someone with mental health problems. Describes each of the main types of mental illness and their treatment, with case studies of carers' experiences. Goes on to discuss issues such as the range of mental health and social care services available; housing, benefits and employment; legal issues; stigma; cultural issues; violence and suicide; and psychological treatments.
Aims to provide practical information for those caring for someone with mental health problems. Describes each of the main types of mental illness and their treatment, with case studies of carers' experiences. Goes on to discuss issues such as the range of mental health and social care services available; housing, benefits and employment; legal issues; stigma; cultural issues; violence and suicide; and psychological treatments.
Subject terms:
housing, law, mental health problems, mental health services, psychotherapy, severe mental health problems, social services, social care provision, suicide, treatment, therapy and treatment, violence, benefits, carers, employment;
Provides a clear outline of the legal framework within which social work operates in Scotland and is aimed primarily at those with no previous knowledge of the law. Begins with a general introduction to legal terminology and procedure and goes on to discuss different areas of law, including: housing, benefits, debt recovery, and discrimination. Also takes into account the Children(Scotland)Act 1995. Concludes with a chapter on professional responsibility and accountability.
Provides a clear outline of the legal framework within which social work operates in Scotland and is aimed primarily at those with no previous knowledge of the law. Begins with a general introduction to legal terminology and procedure and goes on to discuss different areas of law, including: housing, benefits, debt recovery, and discrimination. Also takes into account the Children(Scotland)Act 1995. Concludes with a chapter on professional responsibility and accountability.
Subject terms:
housing, law, learning disabilities, looked after children, mental health problems, offenders, parents, social welfare law, social work, social care provision, social workers, accountability, benefits, child protection, discrimination;
Explores the consequences of disability within a legal framework, clearly explaining rights, laws, and issues. Covers: the legal definition of disability; rights and entitlements to housing, employment, goods, services and social security; the implications of the Children Act 1989 for disabled children; and a comparative study of legislation in other countries.
Explores the consequences of disability within a legal framework, clearly explaining rights, laws, and issues. Covers: the legal definition of disability; rights and entitlements to housing, employment, goods, services and social security; the implications of the Children Act 1989 for disabled children; and a comparative study of legislation in other countries.
Subject terms:
housing, law, learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, rights, social welfare law, benefits, children, comparative studies, employment;
Pack bringing together MIND's policies on key topics in mental health. Section 1 contains an action sheet explaining how the policies can be used, together with a summary of the policies; section 2 is on empowerment; section 3 deals with combating discrimination; section 4 looks at social needs such as housing, social security and employment; section 5 deals with developing mental health services, including community and primary care; and section 6 looks at rights and standards.
Pack bringing together MIND's policies on key topics in mental health. Section 1 contains an action sheet explaining how the policies can be used, together with a summary of the policies; section 2 is on empowerment; section 3 deals with combating discrimination; section 4 looks at social needs such as housing, social security and employment; section 5 deals with developing mental health services, including community and primary care; and section 6 looks at rights and standards.
Subject terms:
housing, mental health problems, policy, racial discrimination, rights, social policy, social care provision, user participation, anti-discriminatory practice, benefits, black and minority ethnic people, community care, discrimination, empowerment;
This handbook contains directories of services, self-help groups, therapy and counselling services, crisis services, day centres, advice centres for legal rights, welfare benefits, housing, education and employment for people with mental health problems in the London Borough of Camden. Other topics covered in detail include; alternative and complementary therapies; the 1983 Mental Health Act; and local d national mental health groups.
This handbook contains directories of services, self-help groups, therapy and counselling services, crisis services, day centres, advice centres for legal rights, welfare benefits, housing, education and employment for people with mental health problems in the London Borough of Camden. Other topics covered in detail include; alternative and complementary therapies; the 1983 Mental Health Act; and local d national mental health groups.
Subject terms:
housing, mental health law, mental health problems, mental health services, psychiatric day care, rights, self-help, self-help groups, voluntary organisations, benefits, community mental health services, complementary therapies, counselling, crisis intervention, education, employment, group therapy;