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Mental health and the experience of housing problems involving rights
- Authors:
- PLEASENCE Pascoe, BALMER Nigel
- Journal article citation:
- People Place and Policy Online, 2(1), 2008, Online only
- Publisher:
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
The incidence of housing problems involving rights is linked closely to long-term illness/disability and broader social exclusion. Drawing on data from the English and Welsh Civil and Social Justice Survey this article explores the extent to which housing rights problems and mental illness co-occur, and the causal connections between them. After controlling for a range of social and demographic predictors, significant associations were found between housing rights problems and mental illness. It was also found that housing rights problems were often reported to lead to stress related illness. It is argued that effective co-ordination of mental health and housing rights advice services is likely to improve both health and justice outcomes.
Drug workers: what you need to know about ...
- Authors:
- WELLARD Sarah, WEIGHTMAN Rosina
- Publisher:
- [none]
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 98p.
- Place of publication:
- London
With record numbers of people accessing treatment and other drug services, staff and volunteers are required to respond to increasingly complex needs and problems. The government’s emphasis on improving treatment effectiveness recognises the importance of aftercare and improved access to a range of different services. Drugs work is increasingly carried out in a multi-agency environment where workers have to communicate with a range of different professionals including medical staff, social services and housing in order to deliver the best support and care for their clients. Covering a range of issues, this guide provides drug workers with the basic information they need to do this.
Service users' perspectives on housing and support
- Author:
- SWANSTON Kenny
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 3(3), September 1998, pp.14-16.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Describes the principles and features of housing and support which are valued by mental health service users in Fife, Scotland.
Mental illness: rights to community care
- Author:
- HARRISON Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.4.94 Supplement, 1994, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Explains the provisions of the Community Care Act for people diagnosed as mentally ill, who are to be cared for in the community. Their rights to services include: housing, recreational facilities, after-care, medical treatment, welfare benefits and the right to complain.
Your rights to housing and support
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Spinal Injuries Association
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 68p.,list of orgs.,disab.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide aimed at older people, disabled people, sensorily impaired people, people with learning difficulties, and people with mental health problems. Sets out rights entitlements to housing and support and provides information about where these rights come from. Provides a list of organisations who provide more detailed information or who provide help in getting benefits and services.
Interventions to improve social circumstances of people with mental health conditions: a rapid evidence synthesis
- Authors:
- BARNETT Phoebe, et al
- Journal article citation:
- BMC Psychiatry, 22(302), 2022, Online only
- Publisher:
- BioMed Central
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: Poor social circumstances can induce, exacerbate and prolong symptoms of mental health conditions, while having a mental health condition can also lead to worse social outcomes. Many people with mental health conditions prioritise improvement in social and functional outcomes over reduction in clinical symptoms. Interventions that improve social circumstances in this population should thus be considered a priority for research and policy. Methods: This rapid evidence synthesis reports on randomised controlled trials of interventions to improve social circumstances across eight social domains (Housing and homelessness; money and basic needs; work and education; social isolation and connectedness; family, intimate and caring relationships; victimisation and exploitation; offending; and rights, inclusion and citizenship) in people with mental health conditions. Economic evaluations were also identified. A comprehensive, stepped search approach of the Cochrane library, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Scopus was conducted. Results: One systematic review and 102 randomised controlled trials were included. We did not find RCT evidence for interventions to improve family, intimate and caring relationships and only one or two trials for each of improving money and basic needs, victimisation and exploitation, and rights, inclusion and citizenship. Evidence from successful interventions in improving homelessness (Housing First) and employment (Individual Placement and Support) suggests that high-intensity interventions which focus on the desired social outcome and provide comprehensive multidisciplinary support could influence positive change in social circumstances of people with mental health conditions. Objective social isolation could be improved using a range of approaches such as supported socialisation and social skills training but interventions to reduce offending showed few benefits. Studies with cost and cost-effectiveness components were generally supportive of interventions to improve housing and vocational outcomes. More research is needed to ensure that social circumstances accompanied by high risks of further exacerbation of mental health conditions are adequately addressed. Conclusions: Although there is a large body of literature examining how to support some aspects of life for people with mental health conditions, more high-quality evidence is required in other social domains. Integration into mental health services of interventions targeting social circumstances could significantly improve a number of social outcomes. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health policy and practice across Europe
- Editors:
- KNAPP Martin, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 452p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
In much of Europe, it remains taboo to discuss the challenges that poor mental health raises for governments, societies and particularly for people with mental health problems themselves. This book maps the current state of policy, service provision and funding for mental health care across Europe, taking into account the differing historical contexts that have shaped both the development and delivery of services. A holistic approach is adopted that aims to assess the influence on mental health of environmental factors such as housing, poverty, employment, social justice and displacement. This title examines the legal rights of people with mental health problems; addresses the impact of stigma, social exclusion and discrimination; reviews the role of users and their families in the development of mental health services and policy; reflects on approaches to reform and on the future development of services; evaluates opportunities for the rehabilitation of people with mental health problems; discusses the financing and organisation of mental health systems; and, reflects on approaches to reform and the future development of services.
Disability and the law
- Authors:
- COOPER Jeremy, VERNON Stuart
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 324p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
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.
The mental health handbook
- Authors:
- DREW Tony, KING Madeleine
- Publisher:
- Piatkus
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 256p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical text providing comprehensive information and advice on: the different forms of mental health problems and their treatments; GPs, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals and what help they can offer; care and support in the community; hospital care; what to do in a crisis; help and support for carers; help for particular ethnic and minority groups; rights; housing; social security benefits; employment and training; education; and leisure.
MIND policy pack
- Author:
- MIND
- Publisher:
- MIND
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 14 leaflets in pack.
- Place of publication:
- London
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.