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Practical management of affective disorders in older people: a multi-professional approach
- Editors:
- CURRAN Stephen, WATTIS John P., (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 272p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This book looks at affective disorders from a variety of perspectives. It includes expert contributions on areas such as aetiology, diagnosis and psychological and pharmacological treatment. It also focuses on a contextual approach to the management of affective disorders in areas like primary care and geriatric medicine, as well as the specific contributions of disciplines such as nursing, social work and occupational therapy. User and carer viewpoints are also included, along with the often neglected spiritual aspects of managing these conditions. This practical approach makes it ideal for all members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the management of affective disorders in older people.
Efficacy of integrated interventions combining psychiatric care and nursing home care for nursing home residents: a review of the literature
- Authors:
- COLLET Janine, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 25(1), January 2010, pp.3-13.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Nursing home residents needing both psychiatric and nursing home care for either somatic illness or dementia combined with psychiatric disorders or severe behavioural problems are referred to as Double Care Demanding (DCD) patients. This study examined which integrated interventions combining both psychiatric care and nursing home care in DCD nursing home residents are described in the research literature, and which effects of these integrated models are reported in the literature. Following a critical review of studies and a systematic literature search performed in a number of international databases, eight intervention trials were identified as relevant for the purposes of the review. Seven studies, 3 of which were randomised controlled trials, showed beneficial effects of a comprehensive, integrated multidisciplinary approach combining medical, psychiatric and nursing interventions on severe behavioural problems in DCD nursing home patients. The authors conclude that important elements of a successful treatment strategy for DCD nursing home patients include a thorough assessment of psychiatric, medical and environmental causes as well as programmes for teaching behavioural management skills to nurses, and that this review underlines the need for more rigorously designed studies.
The Dawn Project: a model for responding to the needs of children with emotional and behavioural challenges and their families
- Authors:
- ANDERSON Jeffrey A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 39(1), February 2003, pp.63-74.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Systems of care represent a fundamental departure from traditional service provision by espousing genuine family-centered, culturally competent philosophies and blending the funding streams of multiple payers (e.g., education, mental health, child welfare). In Indiana, local leaders created a system of care based on these principles called the Dawn Project. Currently, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation is being implemented to evaluate the program. Preliminary findings from initial evaluation efforts suggest that for youth in the project, there is significant clinical improvement during the first year of receiving services, a reduction in the use of more restrictive settings, and a decrease in recidivism among those who successfully complete the programme.
The mental health of children and young people: the EMHA role
- Authors:
- BONE Deborah, KNIGHT Denise
- Journal article citation:
- Community Practitioner, 82(1), January 2009, pp.27-30.
- Publisher:
- Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association
Children and young people frequently experience emotional and mental health problems, and the promotion of mental health is a high priority for those working with this client group. This paper describes the educational and supportive role of the principal author, a recent recipient of the CPHVA Education and Development Trust MacQueen Award, working as a registered mental health nurse within the children's services team of a primary care trust. It describes how the emotional and mental health advisor (EMHA) role has developed, and discusses the initiatives that have been implemented through working closely with an extremely skilled and creative team of school nurses and health visitors. It also highlights development in practitioners' abilities in promoting the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people. The initiatives are discussed together with the EMHA's personal reflections on the role. A comprehensive and systematic evaluation is in progress and will be reported on at a later date.
Whose crisis: meeting the needs of children and young people with serious mental health problems; a Young Minds study September 2000
- Author:
- STREET Cathy
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 48p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a multidisciplinary study looking at emergency admissions of children and young people with severe mental health problems. The study draws on data from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) across England and Wales. A number of issues emerged, including: greatly increased referral rates, including increasing numbers of emergencies; increased pressure on all community services as a result of staffing shortages; and interagency confusion and frustration about children with conduct disorders and challenging behaviour and about what role CAMHS services should play in helping these young people.
Occupational therapy for child and adolescent mental health
- Editor:
- LOUGHER Lesley
- Publisher:
- Churchill Livingstone
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 270p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This textbook aims to provide a theoretical practice framework for occupational therapists. It looks at the work of an occupational therapist in child and adolescent mental health services and outlines a number of different approaches and interventions. Some areas covered include: emotional disorders; eating disorders; behaviour disorders; hyperkinetic disorders; developmental disorders; child development; attachment theory; play therapy; family therapy, and; child protection legislation.
The role of the body as the medium in child psychotherapy: snapshots of therapy with an 11-year-old, severely abused, multiply placed girl
- Author:
- LYNCH Marell
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Psychotherapy, 26(2), 2000, pp.159-181.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
In Victoria, Australia, children with a history of abuse and severe attachment difficulties, and who have experienced multiple carers and placements, have been traditionally viewed by mental health services as unsuitable for psychoanalytic psychotherapy. This article identifies contextual constraints that have led to these children being precluded from accessing psychotherapy. An alternative model of intervention is discussed and illustrated with clinical material.