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Finding common ground: the boundaries and interconnections between faith-based organisations and mental health services
- Authors:
- LEAVEY Gerard, DURA-VILA Gloria, KING Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Religion and Culture, 15(4), 2012, pp.349-362.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Healing, in theological terms, and from sociological and anthropological theoretical perspectives, is a central function of most religions. A common theme in the literature of religion and mental health is the need for dialogue between psychiatry and faith-based organisations in the care of people with mental health problems. There are, hover, boundaries that are so tightly drawn that it is hard to see where they might share values and concerns. This article explores the interface areas of religion and mental health care in order to consider where consensus and from where collaboration might emerge. It suggests that while certainly there is a need for dialogue and mutual understanding, there is also a need for psychiatry and faith groups to explore the nature and boundaries of proposed relationships. The article explores: the role of faith-based organisations in mental health care; the role of clergy in mental health care; and the role of religion in psychiatry.
Zero tolerance; measured response: responding to violence in mental health or learning disability care settings
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Although workplace violence is unacceptable, when it relates to mental ill-health within a care setting the issues are complex. Staff may be caught between providing appropriate and sensitive care for people whose mental disorder results in violence, and reporting significant incidents to the police in order to protect the person, other service users and themselves. This guidance looks at best practice in responding to incidents of violence in learning disability and mental health settings. It reflects the findings of a national consultation with a wide range of stakeholders using a number of anonymised case examples. The guidance questions the traditional idea of ‘zero tolerance’ and aims towards developing a more measured response. The 2 essential outcomes from all incidents of violence in mental health and learning disability care settings are: ensuring the safety of all persons; and ensuring that the needs of the person for care and treatment (and the needs of any others affected by the incident, including staff) continue to be met in a safe and appropriate care setting. A number of recommendations are provided on the development of policies in response to violent incidents. [An updated version titled 'Responding to violence in a mental health or learning disability care setting' was published in 2017].
Mental health in intellectual disabilities: a reader
- Authors:
- BOURAS Nick, HARDY Steve, HOLT Geraldine
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 200p.
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The fourth edition of this reader draws together contributions from experts in the field to provide up-to-date information on mental health problems in people with intellectual disabilities. Recent changes include: The Mental Capacity Act (2005) which came into operation in 2007; the 2007 revision of The Mental Health Act (1983); and the introduction of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in 2008. There is also emerging evidence of the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for people with intellectual disabilities. The revisions encompass these changes. Two chapters are dedicated to the new legal and policy frameworks and information on the Care Programme Approach (1990) is included. There are chapters on specific mental health problems, these include: psychosis spectrum disorders; mood, anxiety and eating disorders; personality disorders and substance misuse; neuropsychiatric disorders and epilepsy; and autism. Other topics discussed include: assessment of mental health problems; biological interventions; psycho-social interventions; policy and mental health care for people with intellectual disabilities; staff support and training; consent to treatment; challenging behaviour; and working with families, children, older people and offenders. (The reader provides background knowledge for facilitators using Mental Health in Learning Disabilities: A training resource but can be used as independent resource.)
The making of a film about recovery
- Authors:
- CARSON Jerome, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 16(2), 2012, pp.72-78.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Recovery Film, a 20 minute film about recovery directed and edited by someone who has lived experience of mental health problems and featuring only service users, was launched in 2011. It was funded by the charitable trustees of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. This article explains how the film came about and describes the process of making it. A number of service users were auditioned for the film and four were chosen to participate. The article illustrates the main themes from the film, with quotations from participants to illustrate the narrative: the experience of being mentally ill, what caused mental illness, what recovery is, what helped people, and the process of recovery. The film is available on the internet http://www.slam.nhs.uk/patients/recovery.aspx www.slam.nhs.uk/patients/recovery.aspx (Edited publisher abstract)
Understanding the use of psychotropic medications in the child welfare system: causes, consequences, and proposed solutions
- Authors:
- ALAVI Zakia, CALLEJA Nancy G.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Welfare Journal, 91(2), 2012, pp.77-94.
- Publisher:
- Child Welfare League of America
The use of psychotropic medications in children in the US has increased over the past 2 decades, and research has shown significantly greater usage among child welfare-involved children. In this article the authors explore factors that may contribute to this higher incidence of psychotropic medication usage and discuss unintended negative consequences for foster children and the public health system. The section on contributing factors covers biological vulnerability of foster children, psychosocial factors, fragmented assessment practices, the role of the foster parent, health insurance reimbursement, reactive rather than prevention-based practice, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and community mental health and child welfare. The discussion about consequences considers the health of the child, impact on mental health systems and professionals, and economics. The authors make proposals for addressing the issue of psychotropic medication use in foster children, including approaching it as a multisystem problem and instituting guidelines for a prevention-based biopsychosocial medical and mental health assessment of all children in the child welfare system.
Perspectives in Caribbean psychology
- Authors:
- HICKLING Frederick W., et al
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 744p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The editors bring together a collection of papers that attempt to record the unique psychological character of those who live in the Caribbean and more broadly people of African-Caribbean heritage. The book examines the impact on individuals of colonialism and the struggle for domination by various European and North American countries through history. The book makes the case for a definitively Caribbean psychology that has emerged from attempts to come to terms with the realities of Caribbean culture and experience. Contributors address prevalent issues of violence, mental illness, stigma, psychopathology and HIV/AIDS, and chronicle the adaptation, cultural retentions, resilience and migratory tenacity of the Caribbean people, both within their geographic communities and in the Diaspora. There also chapters focusing on psychological assessment, understanding and treatment modalities culled from a Caribbean experience. The book is aimed at anyone with an interest in multicultural psychology, as well as for social work and mental health professionals working with members of the Caribbean community.
Diagnosing, diagnoses, and the DSM in clinical social work
- Author:
- PROBST Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 93(4), October 2012, pp.255-263.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Using data collected within a larger study, this article presents findings about how clinical social workers think about and use diagnoses deriving from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and differential use of diagnostic categories. The US-based qualitative study gathered information from a sample of 30 clinical social workers in Westchester County who took part in face-to-face interviews. The article describes the methodology and the results of thematic analysis of the interviews. It discusses the findings, covering 7 specific themes: diagnosis can provide useful indications for treatment decisions, the importance of a diagnosis depends on the disorder, diagnoses can be affected by preference for a familiar or popular category, clinical social workers prefer to select the mildest diagnosis available, diagnosis is more problematic for children than for adults, experience changes attitudes towards and use of DSM categories, and DSM categories are not exact so choice can be a struggle. It reports that participants distinguished between thinking diagnostically and using the DSM, and considered symptoms a more useful analytic focus than psychiatric categories.
The provision of mental health care and services in Young Offender Institutions
- Author:
- ALMOND Tracy
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 24(3), 2012, pp.189-200.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Young offenders are many times more likely to have a mental health problem than other young people. This article considers issues relating to young male offenders with mental health problems serving sentences in Young Offenders Institutions (YOIs). YOIs hold young offenders aged 15–21 years old, although those under 18 years of age tend to be housed in different buildings from those over 18 years. The focus of this article relates largely to 15–18 year olds. The article explores the extent and quality of mental health care and services in YOIs. It argues that, despite legislation and government policy to safeguard welfare, services do not meet the complex needs of this group of vulnerable young people. The high prevalence of mental health problems amongst incarcerated youth is not reflected in the provision of mental health services in custody. Problems associated with multi-agency collaboration, assessment, treatment and social stigma are explored. The article questions the suitability of criminal incarceration and considers less stigmatising provision to meet the standards of ‘Every Child Matters’.
Mental health and challenging behaviour: an overview of research and practice
- Authors:
- THAKKER Yogesh, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 6(5), 2012, pp.249-258.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In this review, the authors aimed to explore the current evidence base in understanding the relationship between mental health and challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disabilities. The article discusses how challenging behaviour is associated with psychiatric disorders. It looks at types of challenging behaviour, challenging behaviour and mental illness, including common aetiological factors between challenging behaviour and psychiatric disorders, and diagnostic issues. It also reviews the assessment and management of service users with challenging behaviour within the context of mental health. It concludes that there is evidence for a range of different treatment approaches, that service provision for challenging behaviour varies in the UK, and that there is limited evidence about what service structure is the most cost effective.
Family-based crisis intervention with suicidal adolescents in the emergency room: a pilot study
- Authors:
- WHARFF Elizabeth A., GINNIS Katherine M., ROSS Abigail M.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 57(2), April 2012, pp.133-143.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Suicidality in adolescents is the most significant factor in the majority of paediatric emergency room (ER) visits for behaviour health concerns. Current standard practice for psychiatric patients in the ER is evaluation and disposition, with little or no treatment provided. This article describes the results of a pilot study of a family-based crisis intervention (FBCI) for suicidal adolescents and their families in a large, urban paediatric ER. FBCI is designed to sufficiently stabilise patients within a single ER visit so that they can return home safely with their families. A sample of 67 suicidal adolescents and their families who presented at the ER from January 2001-June 2002 participated in the study. Demographic and clinical characteristics and disposition outcomes from the sample were compared with those obtained retrospectively from a matched comparison group. The findings showed that patients in the FBCI group were significantly less likely to be hospitalised than were those in the comparison group (36% versus 55%). Only 2 of the patients in the FBCI cohort were hospitalised immediately after receiving the intervention during their ER visit. The article concludes that FBCI with suicidal adolescents and their families during a single ER visit is feasible and safely limits the need for inpatient psychiatric hospitalisation.