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Working with students with psychiatric disabilities or other emotional problems
- Author:
- MAZZA Elena T.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 35(5), 2015, pp.425-448.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The professional literature on gatekeeping in social work education has grown; however, there remains a dearth in the literature regarding how educators truly work to engage students who are experiencing a psychiatric disability or other emotional problem. This qualitative study explored the experiences of 26 social work educators from 22 colleges and universities in the United States. Practice wisdoms emerged as interwoven strategies which encourage proactive interventions that accentuate students’ strengths through socially just opportunities. Identified strategies include having an awareness of psychosocial and environmental stressors that students may be experiencing, recognizing warning signs, approaching students, and building appropriate faculty–student relationships. (Publisher abstract)
HIV and mental health
- Author:
- JACOBS Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, June 2011, pp.29-32.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
There is an increasing awareness of the relationship between HIV and mental health. This article reports on research undertaken by the National AIDS Trust looking at psychological support for people living with HIV. Data gathered from focus groups and an expert seminar showed that: 1) experiences of mental health services varies across the country; 2) psychological support is most valued at times of stress; and 3) psychological intervention can make a considerable difference to long term health and well being.
Solution-focused wellness coaching: a mixed methods, longitudinal study with college students
- Authors:
- BEAUCHEMIN James D., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 19(1), 2021, pp.41-59.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Research indicates that college students are experiencing mental health challenges of greater severity and frequency. College students present with a variety of wellness-related challenges, resulting in increased demand on campus health resources and service limitations including extended wait lists and increased off-campus referrals. This research study examined the effectiveness of a short-term solution-focused intervention on perceptions of wellness and stress among the college student population. This study utilized a longitudinal, mixed-methods design to assess the impact of a brief (seven-week) intervention on perceived stress and wellness among 52 college students at a large Midwestern University, using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Five-Factor Wellness Evaluation of Lifestyle (5 F-WEL). Repeated measures analysis of variance (RM-ANOVA) results indicated significant differences across time for perceived stress and wellness (p <.01). To augment quantitative data, a brief, semi-structured interview was completed with 24 study participants post-intervention, and an Applied Thematic Analysis (ATA) was conducted as a means of identifying themes. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a solution-focused wellness (SFW) approach in changing perceptions of stress and wellness. Findings provide support for a prevention model in which college students are encouraged to proactively engage in lifestyle activities that enhance their wellness. (Edited publisher abstract)
Clinically significant effects of group cognitive behavioral therapy on spouse caregivers' mental health and cognitive functioning: a pilot study
- Authors:
- MACKENZIE Corey S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 56(8), 2013, pp.675-692.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The objective of this pilot study was to investigate whether group cognitive behavioural therapy resulted in clinically meaningful improvements in mood, burden, and cognition of carergivers of older adults with dementia. Ninety seven caregivers in Toronto, Canada, of whom 25 with DSM-IV disorders began the 13-week cognitive behavioural therapy intervention, and 12 completed therapy and the 3-month follow-up. Each caregiver experienced clinically significant improvement on at least 2 of the following outcomes: diagnostic criteria, mood, attention, memory, and caregiver burden. Despite effectiveness, the challenges of recruiting distressed caregivers for therapy suggest that cognitive behavioural therapy might be most useful as part of a stepped care model of treatment. (Edited publisher abstract)
A pilot study of yogic meditation for family dementia caregivers with depressive symptoms: effects on mental health, cognition, and telomerase activity
- Authors:
- LAVRETSKY H., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 28(1), 2013, pp.57-65.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study examined the effects of brief daily yogic meditation, Kirtan Kriya, on mental health, cognitive functioning, and immune cell telomerase activity in family dementia caregivers with mild depressive symptoms. Participants performed Kirtan Kriya or passively relaxed to music for 12 minutes each day for eight weeks. Of 49 recruited subjects, 45 were randomised and 39 completed the intervention: 23 subjects in the meditation group and 16 subjects in the relaxation group. The severity of depressive symptoms, mental and cognitive functioning were assessed at baseline and follow-up. Telomerase activity was measured in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PMBC). The meditation group showed significantly lower levels of depressive symptoms and greater improvement in mental health and cognitive functioning compared with the relaxation group. In the meditation group, 65.2% showed 50% improvement on the Hamilton Depression Rating scale and 52% of the participants showed 50% improvement on the Mental Health Composite Summary score of the Short Form-36 scale compared with 31.2% and 19%, respectively, in the relaxation group. The meditation group showed 43% improvement in telomerase activity compared with 3.7% in the relaxation group. Brief daily meditation by family dementia caregivers may improve mental and cognitive functioning and lower depressive symptoms. This improvement is accompanied by an increase in telomerase activity suggesting improvement in stress-induced cellular aging.
Effectiveness of a stress-relief initiative for primary caregivers of adolescents with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- HU Jung, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 35(1), March 2010, pp.29-35.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study provides a perspective on the mental health status and analyses the effectiveness of a stress-relief programme for primary caregivers of adolescents with intellectual disability. Seventy-seven primary caregivers of people with intellectual disability living in Taiwan were recruited, of which 31 were in the intervention group, and 46 in the non-intervention group. The study involved participation in one stress management workshop (intervention group only) and both groups reading an education booklet on stress management. Findings revealed that 22% of caregivers in the study were at high risk of depressive stress and in need of mental health consultation. This prevalence was nearly six times that of the general population. The effectiveness of mental health initiatives resulted in a significant reduction in depressive stress for the intervention group. The authors concluded that face-to-face workshop were an effective way to decrease levels of depressive stress in the sample group.
Forces of support
- Author:
- MICKEL Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.1.10, 2010, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Former military personnel with mental health issues face the biggest battle of all: coming to terms with their condition. The MoD has teamed up with the NHS to provide six pilot projects which offer community mental health care for veterans. Brief details of the pilots and their services are provided.
The appropriateness and necessity of short term therapy in the context of the employee assistance programme
- Author:
- TAUTE Florinda
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 40(1), March 2004, pp.15-24.
Discusses critically the concept of short-term therapy within the EAP context, focusing on its appropriateness and necessity. The role of homework during short-term therapy for the employee as a client in EAP is highlighted. Definitions of short term therapy are provided for a better understanding of this work. The types of problems that can be addressed by short-term therapy in the workplace will be discussed.
Coping with challenge in adolescence: a conceptual model and psycho-educational intervention
- Authors:
- RICE Kenneth G., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 16(3), September 1993, pp.235-251.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
Presents a conceptual model for understanding the nature, timing, synchronicity and impact of developmental stressors and their implications for adolescent mental health trajectories.
Providing debt advice: economic evidence
- Authors:
- TINELLI Michela, et al
- Publisher:
- London School of Economics and Political Science, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- London
This case summary reports on two studies that examined the economic impact of debt advice. One study by McDaid et al (2017) examined debt advice as preventing mental health problems in working age adults at risk of unmanageable debt and receiving debt advice. The other publication by Europe Economics (2018) examined how debt advice alleviates health issues for over-indebted adults with diagnosed mental health issues. The evaluations show that as well as helping people get back control of their finances, debt advice can improve mental and physical wellbeing and overall quality of life. Economic modelling suggests that, over five years, society can gain at least £2.60 from every £1 invested in face-to-face debt advice services. Avoiding an episode of depression or anxiety would have an additional impact of additional social costs avoided up to £24–£52 million annually. The summary notes that economic modelling is based on assumptions and should be treated with caution. (Edited publisher abstract)