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Voices of parent advocates within the systems of care model of service delivery
- Authors:
- MUNSON Michelle R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 31(8), August 2009, pp.879-884.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
A growing body of research suggests that the “systems of care” approach to children's mental health can be effective in improving children's behaviour and reducing stress on their families. What is less understood is how systems of care achieve these improvements. Through a series of focus groups, this study examined parent advocates, a key but understudied element of systems of care. Focus groups were conducted with parent advocates to examine how they themselves perceive their role within the systems of care model of service delivery. A research team identified several consistent themes from the focus group transcripts: unique role of parent advocates; similarities and differences between advocates and care managers; and, the value of having personal experience. For example, parent advocates saw themselves as navigators for families, helping them understand the system and access traditional and non-traditional services. Because of their own experiences with mental health services, parent advocates also believe they can communicate with family members in ways that professionals cannot. Results from this study can help strengthen the role of parent advocates by clarifying their contributions to service delivery. Future research should measure the extent to which parent advocates can produce the benefits identified in this study.
Building resilience in families under stress: supporting families affected by parental substance misuse and/or mental health problems: a handbook for practitioners
- Author:
- SAWYER Emma
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 151p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book explores how professionals can support parenting more effectively in families affected by parental mental illness and substance abuse. It covers context, legislation and policy; the potential impact on children and families; what helps build resilience; professional responses and barriers to effective practice; and how services can support families more effectively at practice and strategic level;
Parental mental health and child welfare: reviews of policy and professional education
- Authors:
- STANLEY Nicky, COX Pat
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 158p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental health has been the focus of much recent policy development accompanied by increasing awareness of the impact of mental illness, not only on those who experience it, but also on family members, including children, and wider communities. This knowledge review examines existing knowledge and practice in health and social care services regarding parental mental health and child welfare. New guidelines for health and social care staff working with adults and children in a range of settings will be produced. It presents the results of searches of policy and searches of guidance on professional education, to ascertain whether, how and to what extent knowledge, structures, models, skills and values for working with parents with mental health problems and their children are addressed in policy and in professional education. The aims and objectives of these reviews were established through a process of consultation with SCIE and the main body of work was undertaken between December 2006 and September 2007 with revisions added in response to reviewers’ comments early in 2008. The reviews aim to be transparent and accessible in both description of process and presentation of findings, and fit for purpose in progressing the larger review of parental mental health and child welfare.
Think child, think parent, think family
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This At a Glance summary presents key recommendations from the SCIE guide 'Think child, think parent, think family: a guide to parental mental health and child welfare'. The summary outlines the current policy and organisational context. It then makes key recommendations to improve services for families where a parent has a mental health problem in the areas of: screening, assessment, care planning, and care plan reviews. Recommendations for strategic changes are then provided.
Effects of parental imprisonment on child antisocial behaviour and mental health: a systematic review
- Authors:
- MURRAY Joseph, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Campbell Systematic Reviews, 5(1), 2009, pp.1-105.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This systematic review presents findings from studies that examined children's antisocial behaviour and mental health after parental imprisonment. Sixteen studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria. These studies showed that children of prisoners are more likely to show antisocial and mental health problems. However, it was unclear whether parental imprisonment actually caused these problems. They might have been caused by other disadvantages in children's lives that existed before parental imprisonment occurred. Children of prisoners are a vulnerable group. More research is required to determine whether or not parental imprisonment causes an increase in child antisocial behaviour and mental health problems. The review includes details of the search strategies used and detailed descriptions of the studies included in the review. (Edited publisher abstract)
Parental mental health
- Author:
- RUTTER Kim
- Journal article citation:
- Disability, Pregnancy and Parenthood International, 65, Spring 2009, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- National Centre for Disabled Parents
Research commissioned by SCIE into the experiences of parents with mental health problems and their children, and how best these families can be supported by services is described. The research suggests that service organisations need to take a multi-faceted approach to building resilience through the provision of effective support for families and communities. Efficiency in service delivery involved a multi-agency approach that bring together both child and adult mental health services and children’s services to surmount organisational barriers.
Best practices for mental health in child welfare: parent support and youth empowerment guidelines
- Authors:
- ROMANELLI Lisa Hunter, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Welfare Journal, 88(1), 2009, pp.189-212.
- Publisher:
- Child Welfare League of America
This paper, the second in a series of two guideline papers emerging from the 2007 Best Practices for Mental Health in Child Welfare Consensus Conference in the US, provides an overview of the key issues related to parent support and youth empowerment in child welfare. It presents consensus guidelines and also discusses some of the implications these guidelines have for the child welfare field.
Use of web-based Delphi study in the development of a training resource for workers supporting families where parents experience mental illness
- Authors:
- WHITHAM Justine N., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 11(2), May 2009, pp.42-52.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Given the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness, it is essential that workers are provided with effective training in order better to support such families, particularly children. Previous research has suggested that workforce training might focus on worker attitude, skill and knowledge, as well as inter-agency collaboration. A review of current training packages revealed common themes, with family-centred practice considered important. Barriers and issues for workers implementing family-sensitive practice were also identified. This study sought to develop a sound theory and evidence base for workforce training components. A web-based Delphi study was used to obtain consensus on the content of a training resource for mental health practitioners supporting families experiencing parental mental illness. Fourteen experts, including consumers and carers, responded to questions about curriculum content. Suggested topics were translated into seven themes - mental illness, child development, parenting, families, supporting families, carers, and roles and responsibilities of mental health workers - which were then refined to create the final broad content for the training resource modules. A clear structure for the development of future workforce training packages is suggested. The results are discussed in light of previous literature and existing training packages.
It's a family affair
- Author:
- HUNT Louise
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.8.09, 2009, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Children of parents with mental health problems are often taken into care because their needs as a family go unnoticed. The author looks recent guidance from the Social Care Institute for Excellence which recommends more integrated working, so that any assessment of adults with mental health problems takes into account the needs of their children. The current Family Support approach in Wales and its plans to test an Integrated Family Support Services model from April 2010 is also discussed.
A whole family approach to mental health
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.7.09, 2009, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Social Care Institute for Excellence draws from its publications to offer guidance on holistically working with parents with mental health problems. The article stresses the need to improve services at every stage of the care pathway, and to think of the child, parent and family.