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Support in housing: a comparison between people with psychiatric disabilities and people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- UMB-CARLSSON Oie, JANNSON Lennart
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 45(6), December 2009, pp.420-426.
- Publisher:
- Springer
The type of housing and support in housing was compared for people with psychiatric disabilities and people with intellectual disabilities who were typically dependent on support in everyday life. The study also examined whether type of housing and support in housing were related to gender within the two groups. Information was obtained by available questionnaire reports provided by staff members. The results indicate unequal accessibility of support in housing in relation to the two groups. Moreover, the findings suggest that type of disability is a more determining factor than gender regarding support in housing.
Working towards women's well-being: unfinished business
- Author:
- NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT UNIT
- Publisher:
- National Mental Health Development Unit
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 76p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Women’s Mental Health: Into the Mainstream (2002) described the mental health needs of women and, with its companion report Mainstreaming Gender and Women’s Mental Health: Implementing Guidance (2003), set out the necessary steps to improve services to meet their distinct needs. Underpinning these recommendations was the principle that gender-awareness should be integrated or mainstreamed into all planning, commissioning, developing, delivering and evaluating of mental health services. The report brings together an account of progress on implementation of the recommendations in providing gender-specific and gender-sensitive mental health services to meet the needs of women. It determines that developments in gender-specific service provision remain patchy, variable and vulnerable, although some significant advances have been made in recognising women’s special needs. The report draws upon 2 national surveys (in 2006 and 2007) of mental health trusts, a wide range of relevant government and national reports and evaluations, and evidence and observations from service users and third sector organisations. This report is likely to be of relevance to policy makers, commissioners, and service providers.
Culture club
- Authors:
- ARSHAD Javed, JOHAL Bakshish
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 3.3.99, 1999, pp.66-67.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Asian people with mental health problems have unique needs. Describes how a culturally sensitive approach can help them and their carers.
Dual diagnosis among incarcerated populations: exception or rule?
- Authors:
- SCOTT Charles L., LEWIS Catherine F., MCDERMOTT Barbara E.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 3(1), 2006, pp.33-58.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Over 2 million individuals were incarcerated in jails and prisons in the United States in 2004. Multiple studies indicate that the prevalence of mental illness and substance use disorders is substantially higher in correctional environments when compared with rates in the community. The objective of this paper is to provide information on the prevalence of dual diagnosis among those incarcerated and the importance of assessing comorbidity for determining treatment needs of inmates. For the purposes of this article, the definition of dual diagnosis includes mental disorders and coexisting substance use disorders, mental disorders and coexisting developmental disabilities, and developmental disabilities and coexisting substance abuse disorders. An extensive electronic literature search was conducted through PubMed, Medline, Department of Justice, and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Studies examining the prevalence of mental illness and substance use in jails and prisons, female inmates, and inmates with developmental disabilities were reviewed. The literature reviewed indicated a high comorbidity of mental illness and substance use disorders in incarcerated individuals. Providers should be aware of issues regarding dual diagnosis in special populations among those incarcerated to include female offenders and offenders with developmental disabilities. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Don't shoot! I'm a detached youth worker
- Authors:
- BURGESS Mike, BURGESS Inez
- Publisher:
- Russell House
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 92p.
- Place of publication:
- Lyme Regis
Unlike other valued books on detached youth work, this one has the important distinction of being written by a detached youth worker together with his partner. Illustrated with case studies, photographs and posters involving young people with whom he has worked in the North East of England since 1989, this book brings to life the fun and enjoyment, challenges and difficulties that are involved in detached youth work everywhere. Detached youth work is a valuable method of working with young people in a wide variety of social settings because of its adaptability, flexibility and responsiveness, which includes working outside the 9-5 hours of many other agencies and organisations. It can provide focused support for young people within the communities in which they live, and on the street corners where they congregate. Many young people face a multitude of disadvantages and often feel socially excluded. This book shows how a detached youth worker will face a diverse and challenging range of issues affecting young people's lives... unemployment, mental health, addiction and masculinity are amongst those discussed in this book. But the focus of the work is the whole person and their developmental needs, not a particular problem or difficulty. Once these needs are identified, the workers can give information, provide practical assistance, offer emotional support during times of stress, and undertake counselling to help youngsters through key transitions in their lives – alongside the equally important matters of helping youngsters get the most out of being young, by assisting them to organise activities and projects and facilitating trips, residential weekends away and holidays.
Women in European therapeutic communities: conclusions of the BIOMED project
- Authors:
- de WILDE Joke, TRULSSON Karin
- Journal article citation:
- Therapeutic Communities: the International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, 27(1), Spring 2006, pp.123-146.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The first part of this article reports on the activities and findings of the BIOMED II 'Improving Psychiatric Treatment in Residential Programmes for Emerging Dependency Groups through Relapse Prevention' (IPTRP). The multi-site research involved treatment centres from nine countries (Norway, Sweden, Belgium, France, Germany, Scotland, Spain, Italy and Greece) over Northern, Central and Southern Europe. The major aim was to identify and address the needs of 'emerging dependency groups'. A further development of the BIOMED project allowed the study of the special needs of substance-abusing women. The authors discuss the findings of both BIOMED studies and their implications for the organisation of therapeutic communities treatment.
Gender effects on components of burden and depression among dementia caregivers
- Authors:
- PILLEMER Sarah, DAVIS Jennifer, TREMONT Geoffrey
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 22(9), 2018, pp.1156-1161.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objective: Previous literature has examined burden and depression predominately as unitary constructs in relation to dementia caregiving. No studies thus far have examined gender differences in the specific components of burden and depression in dementia caregivers. The current study examined whether empirically validated dimensions of caregiver burden differed by gender for dementia caregivers. Methods: The sample consisted of 211 dementia caregivers enrolled in a longitudinal intervention study. Only baseline functioning was evaluated in this study. Levels of burden were assessed using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), and levels of depression were assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Results: Factor analysis revealed three facets of burden: impact of caregiving on the caregivers’ lives, guilt, and frustration/embarrassment, and four facets of depression: depressed affect, somatic activity, positive affect, and interpersonal feelings. Overall burden (p < .001) and impact of caregiving on the caregivers’ life (p < .001) were significantly higher in females. Overall levels of depression (p = .018), somatic and retarded activity (p = .018), depressed affect (p = .005), and positive affect (p = .012) were significantly higher in females. Conclusions: Findings suggest that distressed male and female dementia caregivers experience caregiving differently. Results from this study could be used to identify gender-specific interventions related to subtypes of burden and depression to optimize quality of life for caregivers. (Publisher abstract)
Jumping through hoops: how are coordinated responses to multiple disadvantage meeting the needs of women?
- Author:
- SHARPEN J.
- Publishers:
- AVA, Making Every Adult Matter, Agenda, St. Mungo's
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the experiences of local areas who are coordinating services for people facing multiple disadvantage due to homelessness, substance misuse, mental health and criminal justice services. Specifically it looks at how services are responding to women’s needs and how services such as domestic and sexual violence services, are involved in coordinated approaches. It draws on research carried out in areas using the Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) Approach or those who are part of the Big Lottery’s Fulfilling Lives programme. This involved in-depth research in five areas and a survey sent to 24 areas. The research explored: understanding of the experiences and support needs of women experiencing multiple disadvantage; whether good practice was being followed; the impact of a more coordinated approach and what services need to do to improve support for women experiencing multiple disadvantage. The report makes five recommendations, including for MEAM Approach and Fulfilling Lives areas to ensure that they are involving women-specific services in their partnerships, to ensure that partnerships are shaped by the voice and experience of women facing multiple disadvantage, and for services to develop a clear understanding of what it means to be ‘gender informed.' (Edited publisher abstract)
While your back was turned: how mental health policymakers stopped paying attention to the specific needs of women and girls
- Authors:
- POLLARD Amy, et al
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing paper highlights evidence to show the rise in reported mental health problems amongst young women and girls over the past 15 years. It also argues that over the same period, the mental health of young women and girls has received less priority, with their needs being tackled within the broader context of children and young people. The paper draws on statistical data to show the rise in mental health problems and identifies some of the underlying factors for the deterioration in young womens’ and girls mental health. These include a rise in domestic violence and abuse; increased pressures from the online culture, social media and pornography; and the impact of economic disadvantage which results in young women being more vulnerable. It also identifies examples from practice aimed at preventing mental health problems for those at highest risk and improving the understanding of how to prevent mental health problems in young women by decision makers. The report makes five key recommendations to reprioritise young womens’ mental health. These include for mental health policy to incorporate a gender dimension and for there to be a whole community approach to tackling young women and girls’ mental health, which uses the opportunities across public services and community life for improving mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Examining health-related factors among an ethnically diverse group of Asian-American mental health clients
- Authors:
- KIM Wooksoo, KEEFE Robert H.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 6(1), January 2009, pp.17-28.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study explored healthcare needs among a group of Korean-, Japanese-, and Chinese-American mental health clients and compared the within-group variations in healthcare needs by age, gender and ethnicity. The study included 283 individuals aged 18 to 100 years and comprised 158 Chinese-American, 64 Japanese-American, and 61 Korean-American clients seeking services from an Asian mental health care agency in Seattle, Washington. To assess the subjects the intake worker used the client’s self-reports and reports from their family members and collateral sources, including hospital and primary care physician reports. ANCOVA analyses showed that the three East Asian groups significantly differed in physical but not in health status and self-care items after controlling for age, gender and ethnicity and gender interaction variables. The planned post hoc test found that, in basic physical ability, the Korean-Americans showed a significantly higher level of impairment than the Chinese –Americans. The authors discuss the implications of these findings for health policy, practice and education. They comment that social workers working in the mental health field may need to develop outreach programmes as a preventive measure to their clients’ health issues. Asian Americans may delay mental health service use and seek services only as a last resort and this tendency could be more apparent to certain ethnic groups than to others.