Brief notes on the role of mental health services in multi-racial Europe, and previews a major conference on this topic to be held in Bristol in April 1994.
Brief notes on the role of mental health services in multi-racial Europe, and previews a major conference on this topic to be held in Bristol in April 1994.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, mental health services;
This fully revised, expanded and updated edition describes and analyses mental health theory, practice, tradition and innovation around the world. Part 1 covers theory and tradition, including discussion of perceptions of ethnicity and identity, and the problem of racism in psychiatry. Part 2 covers practice and innovation, including Asian and African therapy for mental health, and mental health in low and middle income countries. The book offers a unique analysis of the impact of race and culture on contemporary issues in mental health, challenging the traditional ideas that inform practice in clinical psychology and psychiatry. Topics new to this 3rd edition include: trauma and psychosocial support; the new discourses in mental health of recovery, spirituality and well-being; the mental health of refugees; and specific developments in low-income countries, including Asia and Africa. The book is likely to be of interest to both students and practitioners.
This fully revised, expanded and updated edition describes and analyses mental health theory, practice, tradition and innovation around the world. Part 1 covers theory and tradition, including discussion of perceptions of ethnicity and identity, and the problem of racism in psychiatry. Part 2 covers practice and innovation, including Asian and African therapy for mental health, and mental health in low and middle income countries. The book offers a unique analysis of the impact of race and culture on contemporary issues in mental health, challenging the traditional ideas that inform practice in clinical psychology and psychiatry. Topics new to this 3rd edition include: trauma and psychosocial support; the new discourses in mental health of recovery, spirituality and well-being; the mental health of refugees; and specific developments in low-income countries, including Asia and Africa. The book is likely to be of interest to both students and practitioners.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, psychiatry, racism, refugees, black and minority ethnic people, cultural identity;
Scrutinises Inside/Outside, a new government initiative for black and minority ethnic mental health.
Scrutinises Inside/Outside, a new government initiative for black and minority ethnic mental health.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, policy, public sector, voluntary sector, black and minority ethnic people, central government, community development;
Includes chapters on: social realities and mental health; professional interventions (therapy and care); law and guidelines; sectioning - the black experience; consulting and empowering black mental health system users; training to promote race equality; women's neighbourhood mental health services; culture and family therapy; and psychotherapy in the context of race and culture.
Includes chapters on: social realities and mental health; professional interventions (therapy and care); law and guidelines; sectioning - the black experience; consulting and empowering black mental health system users; training to promote race equality; women's neighbourhood mental health services; culture and family therapy; and psychotherapy in the context of race and culture.
Subject terms:
intervention, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, psychotherapy, voluntary organisations, black and minority ethnic people, empowerment, equal opportunities, family therapy;
Describes and analyses mental health theory, practice, tradition and innovation around the world in the context of a diversity of world-views and of problems arising from racism. Argues that psychiatric imperialism at a global level and racist ways of working at an individual level must be combated in order for us to move forward into truly culturally based concepts of mental health.
Describes and analyses mental health theory, practice, tradition and innovation around the world in the context of a diversity of world-views and of problems arising from racism. Argues that psychiatric imperialism at a global level and racist ways of working at an individual level must be combated in order for us to move forward into truly culturally based concepts of mental health.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, psychiatry, racial discrimination, anti-racist practice, black and minority ethnic people, cultural identity;
According to the National Service Framework for mental health published by the Department of Health in 1999 black and minority ethnic communities have little confidence in mental health services. This book examines how and why this situation has come about, and makes specific practical, often surprising, suggestions for changing the status quo. The author reflects on the current situation in light of his own personal experience, academic research and anecdotal reports. He weaves together themes of importance for the future of psychiatry and mental health services in a multi-cultural setting, exploring: the nature of racism and its permeation into mental health services; the inside story of the struggle against racism in statutory and voluntary sectors of the mental health system; the history of psychiatry; and the role of spirituality, holistic thinking, psychotherapy and Asian traditions of medicine.
According to the National Service Framework for mental health published by the Department of Health in 1999 black and minority ethnic communities have little confidence in mental health services. This book examines how and why this situation has come about, and makes specific practical, often surprising, suggestions for changing the status quo. The author reflects on the current situation in light of his own personal experience, academic research and anecdotal reports. He weaves together themes of importance for the future of psychiatry and mental health services in a multi-cultural setting, exploring: the nature of racism and its permeation into mental health services; the inside story of the struggle against racism in statutory and voluntary sectors of the mental health system; the history of psychiatry; and the role of spirituality, holistic thinking, psychotherapy and Asian traditions of medicine.
Subject terms:
holistic care, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, models, multicultural approach, psychiatry, psychotherapy, racial discrimination, anti-racist practice, black and minority ethnic people, complementary therapies, cultural identity;
Describes and analyses mental health theory, practice, tradition and innovation around the world in the context of a diversity of world-views and of problems arising from racism. Argues that psychiatric imperialism at a global level and racist ways of working at an individual level must be combated in order for us to move forward into truly culturally based concepts of mental health. Addresses the possibility of a basis for incorporating ideas from all cultures an approach to mental illness that is universally applicable. Programmes for mental health care must take on board the cultural diversity of humankind, and incorporate a spiritual dimension. If this can be done, it may be possible to look beyond race and culture towards a mental health for all. Contents include: race, culture and racism; mental health and mental disorder across cultures; culture of psychiatry; racism in psychiatry and psychology; psychiatry applied universally; Asian and African 'therapy' for 'mental health problems'; technologies for mental health; mental health for all.
Describes and analyses mental health theory, practice, tradition and innovation around the world in the context of a diversity of world-views and of problems arising from racism. Argues that psychiatric imperialism at a global level and racist ways of working at an individual level must be combated in order for us to move forward into truly culturally based concepts of mental health. Addresses the possibility of a basis for incorporating ideas from all cultures an approach to mental illness that is universally applicable. Programmes for mental health care must take on board the cultural diversity of humankind, and incorporate a spiritual dimension. If this can be done, it may be possible to look beyond race and culture towards a mental health for all. Contents include: race, culture and racism; mental health and mental disorder across cultures; culture of psychiatry; racism in psychiatry and psychology; psychiatry applied universally; Asian and African 'therapy' for 'mental health problems'; technologies for mental health; mental health for all.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, models, multicultural approach, psychiatry, psychotherapy, racial discrimination, spirituality, anti-racist practice, black and minority ethnic people, complementary therapies, cultural identity;
Tizard Learning Disability Review, 4(3), July 1999, pp.31-39.
Publisher:
Emerald
Government reports since 1990 on services for people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and/or criminal offending have recommended community living wherever possible. Nevertheless, most health and social service providers still find it difficult to attain the types of service proposed. It has recently been concluded that this was partly a result of the separation of services for people with learning disabilities form mainstream mental health services. This article reports the experience of a local service development intervention designed around the needs of this client group.
Government reports since 1990 on services for people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and/or criminal offending have recommended community living wherever possible. Nevertheless, most health and social service providers still find it difficult to attain the types of service proposed. It has recently been concluded that this was partly a result of the separation of services for people with learning disabilities form mainstream mental health services. This article reports the experience of a local service development intervention designed around the needs of this client group.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, mental health services, offenders, severe learning disabilities, severe mental health problems, unmet need, challenging behaviour, community care, community mental health services, community mental health teams, cost effectiveness, health authorities;