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Adolescents' help-seeking behaviour: the difference between self- and other referral
- Authors:
- RAVIV Amiram, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 23(6), December 2000, pp.721-740.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
This Israeli study examines the difference between adolescents' willingness to seek help for themselves and their willingness to refer others for help. Results found adolescents were more willing to refer another person than themselves to most of the sources of support. Differences were more pronounced for severe problems and referrals to psychologists, school counsellor and teachers. Girls were more willing than boys to seek help from their parents and friends. Actual help-seeking behaviour was positively related to willingness to seek help from various sources of support. The results are discussed with reference to the threat to self mechanism and other costs.
We hear what they say
- Authors:
- ROMME Marius, ESCHER Sandra
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4(4), December 2000, pp.134-137.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Reports on a radical new way of working with people who hear voices, based on acknowledging the reality of their experience.
Quality of life: priorities for people with enduring mental health problems
- Author:
- MAYERS Christine A.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63(12), December 2000, pp.591-597.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article interviewed eleven people with enduring mental health problems about their quality of life. The analysis of the data collected indicates that the key areas that were problems affecting their quality of life were lack of personal achievement, lack of job, difficulty in forming and maintaining relationships, loneliness, health problems, lack of leisure activities, personal safety and looking after self. The literature review also clearly indicates that finance and access to benefits were priorities for people with enduring mental health problems.
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- Author:
- LAURENT Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 14.9.00, 2000, p.18.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
A label of 'dual diagnosis' is being given to people with mental health problems who misuse alcohol and drugs. Asks if this improve their care.
Mental disorders in India: an analysis of epidemiological studies
- Author:
- GANGULI H.C.
- Journal article citation:
- Indian Journal of Social Work, 61(3), July 2000, pp.394-419.
- Publisher:
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
In this article fifteen epidemiological studies on psychiatric morbidity in India have been analysed. Prevalence rates for all mental disorders and five specific disorders for all-India and six regions have been worked out.
The accommodation and support needs of people with a mental illness: a process and framework for action
- Authors:
- HARVEY Desley, HUNTER Ernest, WHITESIDE Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 53(4), December 2000, pp.7-14.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article reports the results of a consumer-focused assessment of the accommodation and support needs of people with a mental illness living in Australia. The study utilises a 'pathway to stability' approach to assess the phase-contingent accommodation and support needs of mental health consumers through interview and focus groups with consumers, carers and service providers. The implications of the findings and research methodology for social work practice and research are discussed.
Too much pressure
- Author:
- WINCHESTER Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.12.00, 2000, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on calls for a dedicated national service to help the increasing numbers of children with mental health problems.
Working for individual choice
- Author:
- GRAHAM Cecil
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 4(4), November 2000, pp.29-32.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Action Mental Health, under its previous name ITO, has long been an established part of the mental health scene in Northern Ireland. Over the past few years it has faced up to the challenge of modernising its services to meet user aspirations and, more ambitiously, has tried to change the way mental illness is perceived by the whole community.
The palace
- Author:
- ALLARD Simon
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 4(4), November 2000, pp.23-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This report describes 'The Palace' - an ambitious contribution to community development by a user/survivor-managed organisation from the London borough of Newham, the Independent Newham Users' Forum.
The Revolving Doors Agency
- Author:
- TRUMAN Crispin
- Journal article citation:
- Voluntary Voice, 148, October 2000, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- London Voluntary Service Council
Looks at a scheme that provides a link between the criminal justice system and health and social care services.