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A home of your own: shared ownership and social inclusion
- Authors:
- BARRETT Jennifer, CALDICOTT Hilary, De SAIN Trevor Sasar
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 9(2), May 2005, pp.18-22.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Describes a shared ownership scheme developed by Advanced Housing and Support so that people who have experienced mental health problems and could have the chance to own their own home. The authors have all been involved in Own Home, one as the project manager and the other two as shared owners of the scheme, here they describe what worked, what didn't and the impact of housing on people's experience of social exclusion and the accompanying loss of hope.
Community reintegration for people with psychiatric disabilities: challenging systemic barriers to service provision and public policy through participatory action research
- Authors:
- MIRZA Mansha, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 23(4), June 2008, pp.323-336.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
People with psychiatric disabilities represent a growing group within the population of nursing home residents in the USA. Despite a preference for living in community-based settings, the availability of supportive services for community living is hindered by barriers at both the service provision and public policy levels. Therefore, understanding and responding to the community living and participation needs of people with psychiatric disabilities is a highly relevant area for action research. This paper discusses a participatory action research endeavour carried out in collaboration with key personnel at Centers for Independent Living who work to provide community reintegration services for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. The events of this 15 month partnership are extensively described, analysed and discussed. Findings reflect the critical need for communication, dialogue and action to support people with psychiatric disabilities in the community.
Supporting strengths: the work of Julian Housing
- Authors:
- McCRUDDEN Anne, WILSON Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 11(3), November 2008, pp.25-29.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Julian Housing Trust is a mental health charity that provides a wide range of housing support services across Norwich and Norfolk. This article looks at their services which have blended recovery principles with a strengths model. They offer mainly floating support to people in their own homes - accommodation the charity has helped them find or sustain. Their success demonstrates the close relationship between person-centred principles of the Supporting People programme and contemporary thinking about social inclusion in community mental health practice. The article includes short case studies. This article was originally published as Wilson T and McCrudden A (2008) Supporting strengths: the work of Julian Housing. A Life in the Day 12(1), 24-8.
Factors preventing the social reintegration of homeless persons: a comparison between residents of long-stay hostels and individuals living on the street
- Authors:
- LANGLARD Gaetan, BOUTEYRE Evelyne, REZRAZI Amine
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 17(2), 2019, pp.237-252.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Homelessness is a major social issue in all Western countries. In France, many homeless persons do not have access to the accommodation and help with social reintegration provided in long-stay hostels, and remain on the streets or in other forms of emergency shelter. The objective of the present study is to identify the variables preventing access to these hostels and, more generally, to a process of social reintegration. The authors compared a group of 10 individuals housed in long-stay hostels with a group of 16 who were still living in the streets. All participants were assessed on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and underwent a semi-structured interview. Results showed that individuals who had not been admitted to a hostel were characterized by high levels of depression and anxiety, the attribution of responsibility to external factors, a vagrant lifestyle, a lack of social support, a negative approach to reintegration, and an inability to look to the future. This study highlights various factors explaining the reintegration difficulties encountered by a proportion of the homeless population. It suggests new ways of improving support for the homeless. (Edited publisher abstract)
Home truths: adult refugees and asylum seekers: a guide for donors and funders
- Authors:
- SANDFORD Sarah, LUMLEY Tris
- Publisher:
- New Philanthropy Capital
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 63p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines the barriers asylum seekers and refugees face, both in the system and in society. These include public prejudice and unemployment, which can lead to poor mental health and crime. It aims to assist all donors and funders to charities, from those new to the issue to those experienced in the field, to maximise the impact of their giving. It looks at the extent to which charities working with refugees and asylum seekers create change at different levels of society. Section 1 explains who refugees and asylum seekers are, where they come from and why they come to the UK. It discusses trends in numbers and outlines conditions in asylum seekers’ home countries. Section 2 outlines asylum seekers’ experiences as they seek legal protection in the UK. It looks at the difficulties they face as they await a decision on their case, and illustrates how charities can help tackle problems, challenge legal decisions, empower communities and campaign for change. Section 3 explores how refugees and asylum seekers adjust to their new circumstances, and how individuals, communities and public services respond to them. It shows how charities can improve relationships in areas of community tension, help refugees recover from trauma and find appropriate employment and housing. The report concludes by outlining priorities for donors and people who want to have an impact on the lives of refugees and asylum seekers.
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)
Unlocking our community assets in designing a sustainable pathway to recovery in mental health
- Author:
- LILLEY William
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 22(1), 2014, pp.10-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to highlight case studies of how housing associations have worked effectively with the NHS and adult social care in developing a joined approach to mental health recovery. Design/methodology/approach: This is primarily two case studies from Bromford. Findings:These are just case studies contributed by the Bromford on existing examples. Originality/value: All material is original and any reference is attributed to the original author. (Publisher abstract)
With inclusion in mind: an easy read guide
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This booklet is aimed at people with a mental illness or learning disability. It describes the things that councils can do to make things better for them. In 2003, the Scottish Government made a new law called The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) ( Scotland ) Act 2003. The new law says that local councils must help anyone who has a mental illness or a learning disability get the best from life. Local councils should not provide separate services for people with learning disabilities or mental illnesses, but should make sure that they can use all their services. This booklet lists various ways in which council staff can help people in relation to: their home; their community; their work; their money; their family; their education; art and culture; volunteering; taking part; and their health.