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An integral approach to mental health recovery: implications for social work
- Author:
- STARNINO Vincent R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 19(7), October 2009, pp.820-842.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The term recovery has become increasingly popular in the area of mental health care. Recently, it has been described by policy makers as the guiding vision for transforming the mental health system. Problematic, however, is that a lack of clarity continues to exist regarding how recovery is to be defined. Definitional attempts often appear to have competing opinions about what the concept exactly stands for. This causes confusion for both professionals and consumers desiring to adopt a recovery approach. This article organises and connects insights from different views of mental health recovery by drawing on aspects of Ken Wilber's integral theory. The intention is to create a conceptual framework that brings together the competing ideological positions held by key stakeholders who have helped to shape the contemporary recovery paradigm. The resulting model comprises 4 quadrants which present a framework for situating recovery themes alongside their respective philosophical underpinnings. The implications for social work practice and education is discussed.
What can the Human Rights Act 1998 do for my mental health?
- Author:
- HALE Brenda
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Law Quarterly, 17(3), 2005, pp.295-305.
- Publisher:
- Jordan Publishing
This article explores the potential use the Human Rights Act 1998 in the field of mental health. It is based on the text of the Paul Sieghart Memorial Lecture, presented at the British Institute of Human Rights on 7 July 2004.
Whole in one: achieving equality of status, access and resources for people with depression
- Authors:
- PAXMAN Jon, MANNING Julia
- Publisher:
- 2020 Health
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 50
- Place of publication:
- London
This report focuses on depression in adults, with particular emphasis on access to NHS services and treatment, the funding of services, depression in the workplace, and the role of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). It draws on evidence from interviews and discussions with researchers and people living with depression or in supportive roles. The report questions the lack of diagnosis, treatment options and the apparent discrimination in availability of medicines, as well as the continued separation of mental health from physical health. The report sets out a series of recommendations aimed at: improving access to treatment and services; closing the funding gap; improving mental health in the workplace; and encouraging parity of esteem through NICE. (Edited publisher abstract)
Getting help and support for common mental health problems: understanding NICE guidance
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance booklet from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence addresses the care and treatment of adults with common mental health problems, including depression, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder, in the NHS in England and Wales. It is written for people experiencing common mental health problems but it may also be useful for their families or carers, or for anyone with an interest in common mental health problems. The booklet is designed to help in the understanding of the care and treatment options that should be available in the NHS. It does not describe common mental health problems, tests or treatments in detail. The booklet should be discussed with a member of the healthcare team. Sections include: common mental health problems; how can I get help for common mental health problems?; what should I expect to happen at an assessment?; what treatments might I be offered?; information for families and carers; explanation of technical words and terms; more information; about NICE.
The relationship between maternal and child symptom change in community mental health
- Authors:
- RISHEL Carrie W., GREENO Catherine G., ANDERSON Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 44(4), August 2008, pp.289-293.
- Publisher:
- Springer
The mental health of mothers and children are closely linked. This American study examined the relationship between child and maternal symptom change during a period in which children participated in community mental health treatment. Symptom change was measured using the Child Behavior Checklist for children and the Beck Depression Inventory for Mothers. Results indicate that mothers whose children improve in community mental health treatment are significantly more likely to report a reduction in maternal depressive symptoms than mothers whose children do not improve. Implications of these findings for mental health service settings are discussed.
A theoretical framework for goal-directed care within the prison system
- Authors:
- BULTEN Erik, VISSERS Annelies, OEI Karel
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 13(3), September 2008, pp.40-50.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Mental health care in prisons involves many stakeholders. As a consequence, the goals involved are divergent but there is no sound theoretical framework that accounts for the complexity of care in prisons. This paper considers a broad theory and its conceptual framework that differentiates between prisoners with emotional suffering and those without, the need for care from an objective point of view as opposed to a subjective one, and the need for care related to mental health problems versus care related to limiting recidivism. The article focuses on the situation in the Netherlands, and the actual care and treatment in a Dutch prison are described.
Working within the medical model
- Author:
- FREETH Rachel
- Journal article citation:
- Therapy Today, 18(9), November 2007, pp.31-34.
- Publisher:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Assessment, diagnosis and treatment are at the heart of the medical model. This is at odds with the relationship-centred psychological therapies - and raises many questions for those working in healthcare settings. The author argues that it is important for those therapists whose orientations are not aligned to the medical model to gain and understanding of the model and to be ready with clear arguments as to why mental health services should be more welcoming of non-medical model therapies.
Mental health problems during pregnancy and after giving birth: understanding NICE guidance
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The advice in the NICE clinical guideline on mental health problems during pregnancy and after giving birth covers: recognising mental health problems during pregnancy and in the first year after giving birth; the care and treatment (including drugs and psychological treatments) of women who develop a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth, and women who have a higher chance of developing a problem at this time; the care and treatment (including drugs and psychological treatments) of women who already had a mental health problem before becoming pregnant; how families and carers may be able to support women with mental health problems and get support for themselves.
Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance: quick reference guide
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 21p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The advice in the NICE clinical guideline on mental health problems during pregnancy and after giving birth covers: recognising mental health problems during pregnancy and in the first year after giving birth; the care and treatment (including drugs and psychological treatments) of women who develop a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth, and women who have a higher chance of developing a problem at this time; the care and treatment (including drugs and psychological treatments) of women who already had a mental health problem before becoming pregnant; how families and carers may be able to support women with mental health problems and get support for themselves.
Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance: full guideline (draft)
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 335p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The advice in the NICE clinical guideline on mental health problems during pregnancy and after giving birth covers: recognising mental health problems during pregnancy and in the first year after giving birth; the care and treatment (including drugs and psychological treatments) of women who develop a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth, and women who have a higher chance of developing a problem at this time; the care and treatment (including drugs and psychological treatments) of women who already had a mental health problem before becoming pregnant; how families and carers may be able to support women with mental health problems and get support for themselves.