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From 'gibbering idiot' to 'iceman', Kenny's story: a critical analysis of an occupational narrative
- Author:
- FINLAY Linda
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67(11), November 2004, pp.474-480.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Narratives can offer rich, valuable and powerful insights. However, they do not stand on their own: they need to be interpreted and contextualised. This paper offers a critical analysis of the occupational narrative of one man's journey towards finding a new occupational identity after experiencing mental health problems. It reveals something of Kenny's lived experience and his occupational needs, drivers and trajectory. The value of occupation (rather than simply employment) is demonstrated. The narrative is then briefly analysed: first by taking a phenomenological approach focusing on the lived experience and secondly by taking a social constructionist approach which highlights how the story is both performed and co-constructed. This two-pronged analysis demonstrates how narratives are produced and constructed in particular social contexts. How we understand a narrative depends on how we frame it and the theoretical perspectives we bring to bear. It is important to be reflexive - critically self-aware - as we engage in narrative inquiry.
What's in a word
- Author:
- BOWERS Len
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 1(12), August 1998, p.418.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
The author, professor of psychiatric nursing at City University London, attempts to produce a definition of 'mental illness'.
A narrative review of reviews of interconnecting risks (IR) of mental health problems for young people
- Authors:
- EDBROOKE-CHILDS Julian, DEIGHTON Jessica
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Therapy, 43(4), 2021, pp.748-772.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The aim of this narrative review is to examine the most prevalent multiple or interconnecting risks of mental health problems that have been identified in previous reviews of the literature and to examine those most prevalent for children and young people. Overall, ten databases were searched for published literature reviews, and from 1,556 unique hits, 91 reviews examining individual risks were included, with 35 reviews examining interconnecting risks. The findings suggest that interpersonal connection plays a central role in interconnecting risks, as indicated by the number of interconnections between social groups, interpersonal, parental relationships and family cohesion with other risk themes. Family and systemic approaches have clear value in supporting young people by enabling the development of a secure relational foundation on which to build future protective interpersonal connections. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health and care needs of British children and young people aged 6–17
- Authors:
- FLEDDERJOHANN Jasmine, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 126, 2021, p.106033.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
We conducted a scoping literature review based on a sample of 51 UK-based research articles published since 2004, focusing on children and young people aged 6–17 years. Taking the 2004 Office for National Statistics survey of child and adolescent mental health as a pivotal point in the development of the field, our aims were to identify the mental health difficulties featured in extant literature since the survey; uncover critical gaps; and propose avenues for advancing the field. Articles were critically reviewed, coded, and summarised. We found socioeconomic disadvantage, family instability and parental distress are cited as key contributing factors to mental distress. Following categorizations in the 2004 survey, emotional, conduct, and hyperactivity difficulties were the most commonly researched and reported topics. The needs of migrant, BAME, physically disabled, and LGBTQ children were severely underrepresented in the literature, as were those of looked after children. We also found a strong reliance on clinic-based convenience samples, which obfuscates the needs of children who are not able to access care. Further research using inclusive, population-based samples and diverse methods is needed going forward. (Edited publisher abstract)
‘Mad’, mad studies and advancing inclusive resistance
- Author:
- BERESFORD Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 35(8), 2020, pp.1337-1342.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
‘Mad’ is a contentious term with which many service users/survivors feel uncomfortable. Yet it is the framework for a major new user-led challenge to bio-medical thinking about distress – Mad Studies – which is coming in for criticism for this and other identified shortcomings. Why has it adopted this controversial, conflict-ridden title? This article will explore current criticisms and raise the question of what Mad Studies’ strategy should be to address them for the future? (Publisher abstract)
Physical and mental health correlates of perceived financial exploitation in older adults: preliminary findings from the Finance, Cognition, and Health in Elders Study (FINCHES)
- Authors:
- WEISSBERGER Gali H., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 24(5), 2020, pp.740-746.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: Financial exploitation (FE) in old age is poorly understood, particularly among those without significant cognitive impairment. The Finance, Cognition, and Health in Elders Study (FINCHES) aims to identify factors associated with FE among cognitively-healthy older adults. Preliminary findings regarding physical and mental health correlates in the pilot phase of FINCHES are reported. Method: Sixteen older adults who self-reported FE were demographically-matched on age, education, sex, and race/ethnicity to eighteen older adults who did not report past FE. Results: Those who believed they were exploited endorsed significantly greater symptoms of depression (p = 0.014) and marginally greater symptoms of anxiety (p = 0.062). Participants trended towards lower perceived successful aging (p = 0.094). Perceived FE participants also endorsed greater medical conditions (p = 0.047), but follow-up individual item analyses suggest that this was driven by problems with sleep (p = 0.030). Conclusions: These preliminary findings from the pilot phase of FINCHES highlight negative mental health factors associated with perceived FE among cognitively-intact older adults. (Publisher abstract)
Chronicles of one woman’s journey towards well-being: re-membering
- Author:
- MULLEN Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 23(4), 2019, pp.189-191.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and reflections of one woman’s journey toward well-being. Design/methodology/approach: A narrative approach has been taken to structure reflections based on lived experience. Findings: Reflections are offered based on a personal journey toward well-being. Originality/value: This paper adds to the accounts of the lived experience of the journey toward well-being, and as such, contributes to the understanding of the process of rebuilding a life. (Publisher abstract)
Mistakes I have made: and things they taught me while working as a peer
- Author:
- RODGERS Tessa
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 20(4), 2016, pp.212-216.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the development and progression of offering peer support using personal reflections on mistakes. The paper draws on the core principles of peer support which have the potential to be better understood through self-reflection and honest appraisal. Design/methodology/approach: A reflective and personal approach is used throughout to examine and analyse particular mistakes relating to developing peer support relationships. Findings: Reflections are offered about how working approaches can be developed as a positive consequence of difficult personal interactions. Originality/value: These reflections contribute to the small number of papers written by peer workers within the UK. Its focus on mistakes and challenges as a means of learning more about peer support is highly unique. (Publisher abstract)
Public mental health: the local tangibles
- Author:
- CAMPION Jonathan
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatrist (The), 37(7), 2013, pp.238-243.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
This article summarises information on four areas of public mental health relevant to both psychiatrists and Joint Strategic Needs Assessments in England. Figures are provided on: levels of mental disorder and well-being, including in higher-risk groups; levels of risk and protective factors; impact of mental disorder and poor well-being; and proportion of the population receiving public mental health interventions, including those with mental disorder. (Publisher abstract)
Mental illness and suicide in British South Asian adults
- Author:
- INEICHEN Bernard
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Religion and Culture, 15(3), 2012, pp.235-250.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
South Asians make up about 4.7% of the UK population. Studies from the 1990s concluded that the mental health of British people of South Asian origin was at least as good, and probably rather better, than that of the ethnic majority. Their rates for mental illness and suicide have been shown by some researchers to be lower than that of the total UK population, using a variety of measures, and considering many psychiatric conditions. This paper reviews the literature on the extent of mental illness among British South Asian adults, and explores aspects of their service use, and their attitudes to mental illness. Some distinguishing features of British South Asian mental health are identified, including areas justifying further research. The author concludes that variations in the South Asian population including generation, country of origin, religion, class, wealth and geography, emphasise the growing need to disaggregate this population when presenting data about them.