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‘Listen, empower us and take action now!’: reflexive-collaborative exploration of support needs in bipolar disorder when ‘going up’ and ‘going down’
- Authors:
- BILLSBOROUGH Julie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 23(1), 2014, pp.9-14.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: People with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder experience mood fluctuation from depression to mania, and their support needs may differ during these fluctuations. Aims: To investigate support needed during periods of mania and depression, and when ‘going up’ or ‘going down’. Method: Five service user researchers were supported in a reflexive-collaborative approach to undertake and analyse semi-structured interviews with 16 people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and 11 people providing informal support. Results: Support needs differed when becoming manic or depressed. When manic, people needed a calming approach and encouragement to avoid overly stimulating activities. When depressed, positive activity and engaging in everyday life routines were helpful. Three core themes determined the effectiveness of support: (1) being listened to with active engagement through affirmation and encouragement, (2) empowerment through development of personal coping and self-management strategies, and (3) early action and understanding of early warning signs to respond to developing crises and protect wellbeing. Conclusion: Periods of depression or mania, and lesser ‘ups’ and ‘downs’, all require different support needs. Active listening and engagement, facilitating empowerment and appropriate early action are crucial elements of effective support. (Publisher abstract)
See beyond the label: empowering young people who self-harm: a training manual
- Author:
- SELLEN Julie
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 111p., bibliog., handouts, CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- London
This training manual offers a method of involving young people who self-harm, and those staff who seek to support them, to achieve four key aims. Aim 1 To provide opportunities for all of us to think about our attitudes about self-harm Aim 2 To increase our understanding about why children and young people self-harm Aim 3 To seek out ways to tackle the stigma commonly associated with expressions of mental distress Aim 4 To ensure the involvement of young people who self-harm in the design, implementation and evaluation of local self-harm protocols It does not seek to be a ‘one fit all’ solution, but it is hoped that this manual will support the provision of co-ordinated, consistent and respectful services to address the mental health needs of children and young people who self-harm.
User centred mental health assessments
- Author:
- COX Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 3(2), June 1998, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Describes the Avon Mental Health Measure (AMHM), a user-centred approach to assessing need for those with mental health problems.
Personal and relational empowerment: a framework for family recovery
- Authors:
- BUCKLEY-WALKER Kellie, CROWE Trevor P., CAPUTI Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 10(1), 2017, pp.25-38.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Caring for a person with a substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health disorder (MHD) represents a significant burden for family members. The features of “carers/family members” experiences reflect trauma signatures. Consequently, working through this trauma for carers corresponds with psychological recovery, empowerment processes and intrapersonal/interpersonal needs. The purpose of this paper is to outline a framework called the “personal and relational empowerment (PRE)” framework which enables family support practitioners to help family members to be able to take control of their own lives, develop meaningful relationships and live purposeful and fulfilling lives, regardless of whether the person with the SUD and/or MHD is in recovery or not. Design/methodology/approach: This paper critically reviews existing frameworks for carer recovery, through a systematic literature search, and proposes a “PRE” alternative to redress the shortfalls in these existing frameworks. Findings: The PRE framework takes a multi-level needs-based approach to understand carer recovery. This framework links the concepts – psychological recovery, empowerment processes and intrapersonal/interpersonal needs. Practical implications: The PRE framework recognises the importance of recovery support practitioners being able to balance the immediate carer crisis intervention needs responses with personal growth and well-being supporting interventions. Originality/value: The PRE framework of family recovery attempts to answer the need to broaden the focus on the family journey to better reflect the principles and practices of contemporary SUD and/or MHD recovery-based support. (Publisher abstract)
Assessing consumer programme needs: advantages of a brief unstructured format
- Authors:
- BLANKERTZ Laura, HAZEM Denis
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 38(4), August 2002, pp.277-286.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This American article argues that to be empowered, consumers must provide feedback on services so that modifications can be made. The most frequently used method to attain such information is consumer satisfaction measures. However, often the measures are not useful because they have a strong positive response bias or because they do not contain items that reflect consumer needs. An alternative brief unstructured assessment which was piloted with individuals served by four Community Treatment Teams in Delaware, USA. is is described.
The chronically mentally ill: case management - more than a response to a dysfunctional system
- Authors:
- ANTHONY William A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 36(1), February 2000, pp.87-106.
- Publisher:
- Springer
The service systems which assist the long-term mentally ill to function in the community have been routinely described as fragmented and uncoordinated. The development and implementation of case management has been seen as one response to this dysfunctional system. This article examines case management from the perspective that case management is a needed function no matter how co-ordinated and integrated the system. From this perspectives, case management is driven by the clients' goals and not the systems' goals. Case management must be seen as a uniquely human response to the client's specific service needs and overall goals. For persons with long-term psychiatric disabilities, case management brings to life the human dimension of the human service system.
Mental health and social work
- Editors:
- ULAS Marion, Connor Anne
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 248p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines the theory and practice of work with people with mental health problems. Makes an appraisal of policy and organisation options based on a discussion of the circumstances of this client group and of the different approaches to social work and social care practice. Uses research findings and case studies. Discusses: the perceptions of users by social work organisations; the implementation of services; the impact of community care arrangements; the circumstances of users who are 'hidden' from social services; the mismatch between users needs and services offered; the issue of empowerment in models of care; and the interaction between the various agencies involved.
Recording contract
- Author:
- STRONG Susannah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.7.96, 1996, p.25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
People with a mental illness often have no say in their care package. The author reports on a scheme in Avon which involves everyone concerned, with some positive results.
Stuff as dreams are made on
- Author:
- BATES Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 4.4.96, 1996, p.33.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
A study of the aspirations of long-term community care patients with psychiatric problems revealed that an ambition to work is a powerful factor in many of their lives. Explores the service implications.
Vulnerable adults and community care: a reader
- Editor:
- BROWN Keith
- Publisher:
- Bournemouth University
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 184p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Poole
This text was written primarily to support candidates undertaking a post qualifying social work award in the field of Community Care and working with Vulnerable Adults. Contnets include: needs assessment and community care; assessing rights and risk; Primary Care Groups; are waiting lists inevitable?; the elderly welfare consumer; intermediate care for the older person; caring for older people - informal carers; empowerment; practicing partnership; quality care and interprofessional working; mental health in later life; chronic illness and disability; and adult protection for vulnerable adults.