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Signposts: see me, hear me, talk to me: talk to my family as well: working together to improve outcomes for young carers in families affected by enduring parental mental illness or substance misuse
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services; Association of Directors of Children's Services
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 29p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This signposting paper brings together some resource material with the aim of stimulating local conversations to improve support for young carers and their families. The focus of this paper is on young carers who give care and support in families affected by enduring parental mental illness or substance misuse. The paper starts by summarising some key messages around 4 themes: identification of young carers; engaging with young carers; successful frontline services; and building strategic leadership and partnership. The next part of the paper summarises key themes arising from discussions at the workshop ‘Listening, Learning and Leading’ held by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services in May 2011. The paper concludes with the section ‘Growing Local Conversations’ which offers discussion points for further local exploration. These discussion points are listed under the themes: tackling challenges to self-identification by young carers; engaging young carers and meeting family support needs; pursuing successful front line partnerships for whole family approaches; and building strategic leadership and partnership for sustainable outcomes. These suggested local conversations need to embrace young carers and their families.
Children living with parents with mental illness
- Author:
- ALDRIDGE Jo
- Publisher:
- Scottish Child Care and Protection Network
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
This research briefing looks at the research evidence on outcomes for children of living with a parent with mental illness. It also highlights key messages for health and social care professionals who work with children and families affected by parental mental illness. The briefing summarises why the issue is important, provides key implications for practice, and lists further resources.
Estimates of the number of infants (under the age of one year) living with substance misusing parents
- Author:
- MANNING Victoria
- Publisher:
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 8p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes research to find the number of children under the age of one in the UK who live with a parent affected by either one or a combination of substance misuse, domestic violence and mental health problems. It explains how the figures were calculated through analysis of the National Psychiatric Morbidity Survey and discusses the findings. It shows that around 26% of babies under the age of one in the UK have parents affected by either one or a combination of: domestic violence, substance misuse, mental health problems, 14% are living with a parent who is a substance misuser, 19% have a parent who has a common mental health problem, and 5% have a parent who has experienced domestic violence, in the past year. This report stresses that the presence of parental substance misuse, mental illness or domestic abuse does not necessarily translate to harm. These data shed no light on the context in which such complex family problems take place.
Signposts: working together to improve outcomes for young carers in families affected by enduring parental mental illness or substance misuse
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services; Association of Directors of Children's Services
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The focus of this paper is on young carers who give care and support in families affected by enduring parental mental illness or parental substance misuse. The aim of the paper is to bring together some resource materials to support Directors of Adult and Children’s Services in stimulating local conversations and offer a basis for improving support for young carers and their families. The paper summarise some key messages around 4 themes: challenges to self-identification by young carers; engaging young carers and meeting expectations; successful front line partnerships for whole family approaches; and building strategic leadership and partnership for sustainable outcomes. The next part of the paper ‘Listening, Learning and Leading’ summarises a workshop organised by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services in May 2011 which drew on the experience of participants involved in working with young carers. The paper concludes with ‘Growing Local Conversations’ which offers discussion points for further local exploration.
Do attachment patterns of parents with a mental illness have an impact upon how they view the quality of life of their children?
- Authors:
- JESKE Jana, BULLINGER Monika, WIEGAND-GREFE Silke
- Journal article citation:
- Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 6(1), March 2011, pp.39-50.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Children of parents with a mental health problem are themselves at greater risk of developing a mental health issues in adulthood. This research investigated the relationship between the attachment patterns of 61 parents with a mental illness and their perception of their children's health-related quality of life (QOL). Parental attachment patterns were assessed using the Bielefeld Partnership Expectations Questionnaire, and health-related QOL of children was measured with the parent version of KINDL-R. Findings revealed that when compared to the general population, parents showed different attachment patterns and rated their children's QOL significantly lower overall as well as in the dimensions of emotional well-being, friends and family. QOL ratings were associated with specific parental attachment styles. Parents with secure patterns also differed from those with other patterns in their ratings of their children's QOL. The authors concluded that the results highlight the role of parental attachment in the perception of child well-being and functioning.
‘Keeping families and children in mind’: an evaluation of a web-based workforce resource
- Authors:
- REUPERT Andrea, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 16(2), May 2011, pp.192-200.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
‘Keeping Families and Children in Mind’, is a web-based training resource designed for clinicians who work with families where a parent has a mental illness. It was developed from existing workforce packages and in consultation with consumers, carers and mental-health clinicians. This paper presents findings from pilot evaluation data collected via focus group interviews with 28 participants, from an urban and a rural site in Australia. Findings revealed that participants emphasised the need to work collaboratively with others, as well as the importance of acknowledging and working with the family members of consumers, especially children. Positive increases in knowledge, skill and confidence when working with families affected by parental mental illness were highlighted. However, facilitators indicated technology issues and the need to work interactively with participants when using the resource.
Think child, think parent, think family: interim evaluation report
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, ROSCOE Hannah, et al
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 63p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Since September 2009, five local authority areas in England and the five Health and Social Care Trust areas in Northern Ireland have been implementing recommendations from the SCIE guide 'Think child, think parent, think family' when working with parents with mental health problems and their families. This document summarises the evaluation of the first year of the project. The evaluation aims to capture learning about how to implement the guide and to assess early indications of implementing the guidance in a local area. It focuses on the processes and practices that are effective; the barriers and enablers; and the costs associated with implementation. Data used for the evaluation included quarterly progress reports produced by the sites and notes from site meeting discussions. The report covers: the background and aims of the ‘Think child, think parent, think family’ implementation project and evaluation an overview of events in the first year; the project management and governance arrangements, the implementation plans themselves, overall progress of the implementation so far, and learning emerging from the project.
Programs for children of parents who have a mental illness: referral and assessment practices. “One size fits all”?
- Authors:
- STEER Sharron, REUPERT Andrea, MAYBERY Darryl
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 64(4), December 2011, pp.502-514.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
A range of programmes have been developed to address the needs of children whose parents have a mental illness. However, the risk exposure and developmental outcomes for these children will vary, and it is important to identify the children at greatest risk of adverse outcomes. This study sought to ascertain how children are referred to these support programmes and subsequently assessed, if at all, prior to programme entry. Semi-structured interviews were held with 20 programme coordinators, responsible for 19 intervention programmes across Australia, regarding referral and assessment practices. The findings showed that primarily children were identified for programme intervention from adult mental health agencies and schools. All coordinators cited parental mental illness as the main reason for referral. The coordinators relied on self-constructed questionnaires, referral information, or interviews with children and parents to ascertain children's suitability to programmes, their individual needs, and to build rapport. It was found that coordinators did not totally subscribe to a ‘one size fits all’ model of intervention, as a number of otherwise eligible children were excluded and some process refinements were made to programmes.
A guide to understanding the effects of parental mental health on children and the family
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety. Understanding the Needs of Children in Northern Ireland
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The Reform Implementation Team was established by the then Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety to drive forward a change agenda for child protection services in Northern Ireland, based on a Care Pathway approach. A key area of responsibility is the development, piloting and implementation of a single assessment framework, including risk assessment and mental health needs component, for Children in Need across Northern Ireland (UNOCINI). This document looks strengthening the recognition and understanding of mental health needs, and raise awareness of interrelated issues. The document looks some issues in the areas of: infant mental health, adult mental health, and addictions and substance misuse.
Children's needs: parenting capacity: child abuse: parental mental illness, learning disability, substance abuse and domestic violence
- Authors:
- CLEAVER Hedy, UNELL Ira, ALDGATE Jane
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 273p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
The second edition of this book provides an overview of the impact of parental problems, such as substance misuse, domestic violence, learning disability and mental illness, on children's welfare. It has been updated in the light of legal and policy changes in England and findings from recent national and international research. The text has also been expanded to cover parental learning difficulties. The findings show that the parenting issues discussed affect children differently depending on their age and individual circumstances; while some grow up unscathed, others develop emotional and behavioural disorders. The book aims to support practitioners undertaking assessments of the needs of children and their families and the delivery of effective service responses. The books chapters: question whether concern is justified, and explore the problems of definition and prevalence; explore the ways in which mental illness, learning disability, problem drug use (including alcohol) and domestic violence affect parenting capacity; identify which children are most vulnerable; discuss the impact of parental problems for children under five years; look at the issues for children aged five to ten years and those aged 11 and over separately; and outline the implications for policy and practice.