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Care of older people: mental health problems
- Authors:
- BURNS Alistair, DENING Tom, BLADWIN Robert
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 31.3.01, 2001, pp.789-791.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Outlines the current evidence of benefit in four areas: services currently available; interventions that have been shown to be effective; rating scales recommended to clinicians for detecting common mental health problem; and the needs of carers.
The social work and human services treatment planner
- Authors:
- WODARSKI John S., et al
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 201p.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Aims to provide all the elements required to develop formal treatment plans for a variety of presenting problems, both psychiatric and social. Describes in a workbook format the behavioural manifestations of each problem, treatment goals and treatment options.
Protecting young minds
- Author:
- O'GRADY Carolyn
- Journal article citation:
- Coordinate, 80, Spring 2001, pp.4-5.
- Publisher:
- National Early Years Network
Looks into some of the national and local programmes that are having a positive effect on children's mental health.
Current issues in child and adolescent mental health services
- Editors:
- DRAYCOTT Simon, AYRES Catherine
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists. Research Unit,|Bedfordshire and Luton Community
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 90p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents a summary of multi-professional discussions from the FOCUS email discussion group (September 1999-September 2000). Topics include: ADHD, emotional disorders, juvenile delinquency, self harm, eating disorders, psychosis, and service provision and development.
Intervening to prevent antisocial personality disorder: a scoping review
- Authors:
- MORAN Patricia, HAGELL Ann
- Publisher:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office. Research, Development and Statistics Directorate
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 102p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report follows up the white paper ' Reforming the Mental Health Act. An essential component of the governments's policy is to increase the evidence base to inform the development of beneficial interventions. This report provides a comprehensive literature review of the interventions aimed at adolescents at risk for developing a clinical diagnosis of severe antisocial personality disorder in adulthood.
Access to education: for children and young people with medical needs
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 47p.
- Place of publication:
- Nottingham
Sets out the minimum national standards for the education of children who are unable to attend school because of medical needs. Vulnerable children and young people require as much access to education as their medical condition allows. Argues that it is essential to keep education alive in a child's life and where possible maintain progress. This applies equally to those with physical or mental health problems, and pupils with life threatening or terminal illnesses, all of whom have a right to a suitable education. For children recovering from an illness or trauma, education is sen as a normal childhood activity, and can play a vital role in recovery.
Supporting families with a mentally ill parent: European perspectives on interagency cooperation
- Authors:
- HETHERINGTON Rachael, BAISTOW Karen
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse Review, 10(5), September 2001, pp.351-365.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on the findings of a cross-country comparison of cooperation between services for community mental health and child protection in 11 states. The authors consider the implications of the findings for English practice. The cross-country comparisons demonstrate the ways in which differences in structures, resources, expectations and attitudes affect professional responses and the experiences of families. A comparison of commonalities and differences highlights the problems that are shared across countries, and alternative ways of responding to them at ground level. The factors that facilitate a good outcome are analysed in relation to English practice and service structures. Highlights the implications of the findings for policy and practice.
Developmental perspective on children's exposure to stressful life events: implications for mental health promotion
- Author:
- HART Bret
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 3(3), September 2001, pp.11-15.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Comments on the article by Moshe Israelashvili in this issue of the International Journal of Mental Health Promotion. Uses Australian examples of service provision to support his comments.
Social work practice with depressed mothers in child and family care
- Author:
- SHEPPARD Michael
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 250p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Evaluates the processes of social work intervention in terms of their appropriateness for depressed mothers and their families, based on interviews with nearly one hundred such women and their social workers. Discusses the women's experience of depression and the social workers' mental health attributions. Examines the clients' particular problems and needs, the social work response and the involvement of mental health agencies. Examines interventions related to child protection, family support and disabled children and describes the womens' experience of receiving intervention. draws conclusions and makes recommendations for future practice.
Mental health
- Author:
- RYAN Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 2001, pp.18-22.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Reviews research that looks at the evidence base for an integrated dual diagnosis service, partial hospitalisation and psycho-social interventions in the community.