Search results for ‘Subject term:"mental health problems"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 10 of 13
Investigating staff knowledge and attitudes towards working with adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems
- Authors:
- ROSE Nikki, O'BRIEN Alex, ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(3), September 2007, pp.52-59.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Government policy in the UK suggests a shift in service provision so that the treatment of people with a learning disability who have mental health problems should be undertaken by mainstream mental health services rather than specialist learning disability services. Staff members from both specialist and mainstream services took part in a series of focus groups to discuss their experiences and attitudes about working with this group of people. Findings form the study suggest that staff with mainstream services currently feel that they are inadequately trained to deal with the often complex mental health needs of this group. Conversely, staff in learning disability services expressed concern about loosing their specialist skills in generic services. The implications of the themes are raised are discussed, particularly in relation to future service provision.
The queer youth cultural competency (QYCC) scale: measuring competency in direct-care behavioral health workers
- Author:
- GANDY-GUEDES Megan E.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 30(4), 2018, pp.356-373.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youths are disproportionately represented in behavioural health treatment settings, and face disparities in outcomes when compared to their non-SGM peers. These youths need workers who are culturally competent in addressing their specific needs. This article presents a scale to measure the SGM-related cultural competence of direct care workers. The scale, named the Queer Youth Cultural Competency (QYCC) scale, fills a gap in the measurement literature and enables social workers to more robustly address the cultural competency of service providers as it relates to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youths receiving behavioural health treatment. (Edited publisher abstract)
Psychologically informed environments for homeless people: resident and staff experiences
- Authors:
- PHIPPS Catriona, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 20(1), 2017, pp.29-42.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Many homeless people have significant levels of early adverse experiences and consequent mental health difficulties. This study examines the experiences of residents and staff living and working in a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), a new model of hostel for homeless people which aims to update and make more flexible the principles of the therapeutic community, thereby meeting the psychological and emotional needs of residents. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured interviews were carried out with nine residents, ten staff and five psychotherapists at two PIE hostels in London. The data were analysed using thematic analysis with a phenomenological epistemological approach. Findings: Analysis generated 18 themes for residents and staff combined, organised into five domains: what makes a home, resident needs, managing relationships, reflective practice and theory vs practice of PIEs. The study suggests that PIEs broadly meet their aim in providing a different type of environment from standard hostels. Efforts to build relationships with residents are particularly prioritised. This work can be challenging for staff and reflective practice groups provide a supportive forum. There are limits to the extent to which the theoretical PIE can be put into practice in the current political and economic climate. Originality/value: Originality/Value: This is one of the first qualitative studies of PIEs. It provides perspectives on their theoretical background as well as how they operate and are experienced in practice. It may be informative to services intending to establish a PIE and to commissioners in assessing appropriate resources. (Publisher abstract)
“Walking wounded or wounded healer?” does personal experience of mental health problems help or hinder mental health practice? a review of the literature
- Authors:
- CONCHAR Catherine, REPPER Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 18(1), 2014, pp.35-44.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: A systematic review of the literature on “wounded healers” was undertaken to identify, define and interpret the term and its application within the mental health environment. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach:Eight key medical/social sciences databases were interrogated. In total, 835 papers were identified in the systematic database search and abstracts were obtained for each to determine whether they met the inclusion criteria. In total, 237 sources were retrieved for critical reading, to assess relevance and value to the review, and 125 documents were subsequently included. Through thematic analysis a number of themes and sub themes were identified. Findings: The archetypal image of the wounded healer originates in ancient mythology and crosses many cultures. There are many interpretations and applications of the belief that having healed their own wounds a person is in a better position to heal others, however, the evidence to support this is not so robust. Of more direct relevance to contemporary practice are reports of supporting staff with mental health problems to make a contribution to mental health services, most recently through the employment of peer support workers. Originality/value: As peer support workers are increasingly being employed in mental health services, it is helpful to consider the many existing staff who bring personal experience of mental health problems. This paper explores the evidence that their lived experience makes a difference to the way that they work and considers their employment support needs. (Publisher abstract)
Mental health training needs amongst staff of Probation Approved Premises: a comparison with mental health hostel staff in the voluntary sector
- Authors:
- HATFIELD Barbara, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Probation Journal, 52(2), June 2005, pp.137-152.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The recognition of significant levels of mental health need amongst people in contact with the criminal justice system has led to many new areas of partnership working between mental health and the criminal justice system. The training needs of staff within the criminal justice system in England and Wales is recognized as an important area for service development and has to date been largely unexplored. This article examines many of the issues as identified when comparing the mental health training needs and experiences of staff working in two forms of residential service - Probation Approved Premises and voluntary sector mental health services.
Citizens Advice Bureaux services for people with mental health problems: an investigation of seven CABx
- Author:
- BIRD Lisa
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 107p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a research project looking at mental health service users needs for advice and information. Also looked at the needs of CAB advisers regarding working with people with mental health problems. Draws conclusions and makes recommendations.
How mental health and development disabilities staff prioritize training and development needs
- Authors:
- GARMAN Andrew N., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 33(2), April 1997, pp.143-148.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Compares a staff training needs assessment distributed to three groups: staff serving people with mental health needs in the community, staff serving people with mental health needs in state hospitals, and staff serving people with developmental disabilities in the community. Analyses revealed that all three groups rated team-related training as the area in greatest need of development. Further analyses suggests that community staff serving persons with developmental disabilities reported significantly less need for training on direct client care compared to community and inpatient staff who serve persons with mental health needs. Results suggest that future developmental efforts should begin with team building skills.
Voices from the frontline: listening to people with multiple support needs and the people that support them
- Author:
- MAKING EVERY ADULT MATTER
- Publisher:
- Making Every Adult Matter
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
To explore the experiences of people with complex needs and the staff who are working with them, this report draws on in-depth conversations with over 50 people: some engaged with services, and others working in frontline roles. Participants were from a variety of organisations and services including homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and offending services. The report is in three sections which focus on: why services fail people with multiple needs; the challenges facing services in helping people with multiple needs; and how people with multiple needs face additional setbacks due to the way elements of the system interact in unexpected ways. Each section includes extracts from the participants about their experiences, what has changed and how it has affected then. The report found that people with multiple needs often fail to get the coordinated support they need. It calls for politicians and civil servants to involve those with complex problems in shaping future policy to avoid negative consequences. The full results and methodology of the research are available in an accompanying report 'Evidence from the frontline'. (Edited publisher abstract)
Service responses to women with mental health needs
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Jennie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 7(1), March 2002, pp.6-14.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
The authors suggest that we have reached a turning point in Britain in relation to mental health service provision for women. The article draws on a range of sources, including information gathered as part of a national programme to develop and pilot training for staff in secure services who work with women with mental health needs. It also looks at findings from a recent survey on attitudes to mental health services for women.
Asking the right questions
- Authors:
- ROBERTSON David, SATHYAMOORTHY Ganesh, FORD Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.3.99, 1999, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The authors say that in order to help black mental health service users, professionals must understand their culture.