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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.
'Alone with my thoughts' : recommendations for a new approach to young people’s mental health support
- Author:
- MINDFULL
- Publisher:
- MindFull
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 23
MindFull, a new mental health charity, commissioned YouGov to carry out this study of over 2,000 young people aged 16 - 25 to understand their experiences of mental health. Young people were asked to reflect on their experiences before they were 16, and complete an online survey. Presents the findings of the survey, which sheds light on the problems of poor mental health, the associated stigma, and young people’s experience of seeking support. It calls for early intervention and prevention as well as increased professional support and advice. This report has been released to accompany the launch of a free online counselling service for young people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Clinical social work practice with former system youth with mental health needs: perspective of those in need
- Authors:
- MUNSON Michelle R., LOX Jeffrey A.
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Social Work Journal, 40(2), 2012, pp.255-260.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
The purpose of this study is to describe the types of programmes and mental health services former system youth with mental health histories would be inclined to engage in to manage their mental health difficulties, along with the factors that might hinder them from engaging in these services. A series of closed and open-ended questions on potential programmes and services were asked, as part of a larger study. Participants were former system youth; specifically 18–30 year olds who were diagnosed with a mood disorder and were involved with public mental health and social services (e.g., public welfare, child welfare, juvenile justice) during childhood. Responses to the open-ended questions were categorised and percentages are reported from the yes/no items. Eighty-three percent and 76% reported that they would be enticed to come to a support group and panel discussion on mood disorders, respectively, while only 46% reported that they would attend a family support group. Talking with others who have had similar experiences, material possessions and creative expression were the most common responses regarding what would entice them to get involved. Further, peer disrespect, transportation, and daycare were common barriers to potential participation. As the field continues to build knowledge on system-wide strategies to improve agency-based mental health care for transitioning youth and young adults, new evidence-based approaches may benefit from listening to the specific needs, preferences, and suggestions of these youth themselves. (Publisher abstract)
The needs and experiences of parents of young people who have mental health difficulties
- Authors:
- HAMILTON Wook, SHEPHERD Julie
- Publisher:
- Trust for the Study of Adolescence
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 35p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
The Trust for the Study of Adolescence (TSA) has published a new report that considers the needs of parents caring for young people with mental health difficulties and that support is needed but not always forthcoming.
Exploring peer support needs of caregivers for youth with mental illness or addictions concerns in family navigation services
- Authors:
- MARKOULAKIS R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 54(5), 2018, pp.555-561.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Roles for peer support workers are increasingly recognised as a valuable component of mental health and addictions (MHA) services. In youth MHA care, caregivers are often closely involved in finding and accessing services and may also require support for themselves, yet caregiver peer support is not readily available in existing service delivery models. In order to understand the potential role and value of a caregiver peer support worker in a Family Navigation service, a descriptive qualitative study was conducted to explore the needs and potential value of a peer worker from caregiver client perspectives. Study findings indicate that a caregiver peer support worker can provide support for engaging in the caregiving role, utilise lived experience as a skill, and complement navigation support through lived experience. The discussion highlights implications for the implementation of a caregiver peer role at a family-focused service as well as implications for peer work within the MHA system. (Edited publisher abstract)
Help seeking among adolescents in foster care: a qualitative study
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Emily M., MENNA Rosanne
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 76, 2017, pp.92-99.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Adolescents in foster care are at high risk for mental health and emotional problems, however many do not receive needed services. The objective of this qualitative study was to examine the subjective experiences and perceptions related to mental health and help seeking of adolescents in care. Seven individuals aged 16–20 completed in-depth semi-structured interviews, which were coded following a grounded theory approach. Identified concepts or themes were related to level of need (i.e., stressful situations related to school, family, and foster care); predisposing and enabling factors (e.g., attitudes toward help seeking, previous help seeking, and awareness of sources); seeking help (i.e., a preference to talk to others with shared experiences); and stages of help seeking (i.e., problem recognition; recognition of need for help; evaluation of appropriate sources of help; and seeking help). Findings address gaps in the literature, and suggest targets for intervention. (Publisher abstract)
Mental health needs of children and young people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- RAGHAVAN Raghu, BERNARD Sarah H., McCARTHY Jane
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Research has demonstrated that the co-occurrence of a mental health disorder is highly prevalent in children and young people with a learning disability. The overlap of challenging behaviour and mental health disorders along with the lack of understanding of the nature and manifestation of mental health disorders in this population produces a difficult and complex picture in terms of detection, diagnosis and therapeutic services. This book explores the issues around care of this group of service users, focusing on developing evidence based practice. The authors believe that through the consolidation of the evidence for assessment, intervention, service provision and safeguarding issues, professionals will be able to provide high quality personalised care for children and young people with learning disabilities who also have mental health needs. Topics covered include: epidemiology and aetiology; assessment; specific conditions; nursing perspectives and care planning; psychological interventions; pharmacological interventions; transition and social networks; ethnicity and diversity; service models; safeguarding children; and the Mental Health Act, capacity and consent. The handbook is primarily aimed at health and social care professionals and intended to provide them with a sound knowledge base for shaping and enhancing their practice along with the skills and confidence to improve the outcomes for these young people.
The mental health and social circumstances of Kosovan Albanian and Albanian unaccompanied refugee adolescents living in London
- Authors:
- HOLLINS Kathryn, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Diversity in Health and Social Care, 4(4), 2007, pp.277-285.
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe Publishing
This cross-sectional study using mixed methods examined the psychological health and social needs of 99 Kosovan Albanian and Albanian unaccompanied refugee adolescents looked after by Haringey social services. Results found older age at interview and older age on arrival were associated with a significantly higher level of psychological difficulties, rather than at a younger age. Lack of structured support, such as living in hostel accommodation, and lack of parental contact were also associated. It is suggested that the higher the level of psychological difficulties among the older adolescents may be partially due to the reduction of statutory provision of social, practical and emotional support for this vulnerable population, which occurs after the age of 16 years.
Mental health, learning disabilities and adolescence: a developmental perspective
- Authors:
- HASSIOTIS Angela, BARRON Diana Andrea
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(3), September 2007, pp.32-39.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article presents the results of a survey of a community-based sample of adolescents with learning disabilities. The aims were to describe a cohort of adults with learning disabilities in one catchment area and explore the prevalence of mental disorders and their association with socio- demographic and clinical variables. The hypothesis was that adolescents with learning disabilities as a group have high rates of mental health problems when compared with published rates of mental disorders in adolescents without mental health disorders.
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.