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Sexual offending and mental health: multidisciplinary management in the community
- Editors:
- HOUSTON Julia, GALLOWAY Sarah, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 288p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The contributors describe current influential models of sexual offending and the developmental, psychological and social factors involved. They discuss the prevalence of personality and mental disorders in known sex offenders and the impact these disorders have on their treatment and management. They describe clinical work with individuals, their partners and families, and also consider the impact of this work on professionals. The book includes an outline of current approaches to risk assessment, an overview of the recent changes in legislation in England and Wales, and suggestions for multi-disciplinary management in the community.
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.
Intensive youth outreach in mental health: an integrated framework for understanding and intervention
- Authors:
- RYALL Victoria, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 7(1-3), 2008, pp.153-175.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The major theories influencing the model of care for the Intensive Mobile Youth Outreach Service (IMYOS) are described. IMYOS is a service providing early detection and treatment for young people 12–25 years of age in the Western region of Melbourne, Australia. The theories incorporated into the intervention include: developmental theory, attachment theory, trauma theory, family systems theory, collaboration/coercion, and relationship management. The theories are each briefly discussed in relation to working with high-risk and difficult to engage young people. A case study the illustrates how the different theories can be integrated into the treatment of IMYOS clients.
Social work and mental health
- Author:
- GOLIGHTLEY Malcolm
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 177p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
The ability to understand and deal with mental health issues and the needs of service users is paramount to good social work practice. This book covers key issues in mental health and helps students develop the knowledge and understanding required to deliver appropriate and responsive services. This third edition reflects recent changes to mental health legislation policies and practice. Case studies are used throughout. Contents include: values and ethical mental health social work; social work practice and mental health; the legal and political context; mental health in children and adolescents; adults who are short-term service users; adults who are long-term service users; working across organisational and professional boundaries. Each chapter refers to the National Occupational Standards covered.
Improving opportunities and outcomes for parents with mental health needs and their children
- Authors:
- FOWLER Rebecca, ROBINSON Barbara, SCOTT Sara
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 28p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Ilford
The government’s 2004 Mental Health and Social Exclusion Action Plan identified parents with mental health problems and their children as one of the groups most likely to face barriers to getting their health and social care needs addressed. The section in this plan which addressed the needs of this group was Action 16. This report analyses the work of the Action 16 outcomes partnership 2005-2008, which aimed to find ways of improving opportunities and outcomes for parents with mental health needs and their children. It provides an overview of the Action 16 programme of work, its objectives and activities, and a contextual analysis of the extent of its success in achieving them. Information for the review was gathered from key documents, including policies and interviews with key stakeholders. The key message of the Action 16 programme was ‘think family’. This report describes how, through awareness-raising, sharing and disseminating knowledge and developing resources for positive practice, the Action 16 programme has influenced emerging policies and work-streams across children's and adult services to focus more clearly on improving outcomes for families.