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Behaviour, not diagnosis: some misconceptions in the psychiatry of family and child law
- Author:
- MAHENDRA B.
- Journal article citation:
- Family Law, 38, February 2008, pp.159-171.
- Publisher:
- Jordan
This article draws attention to the kinds of behaviour that may have relevance in family and child law, such as behaviour arising from parental mental health problems. It is argued that there are many individuals with mental health problems who are fully capable of performing their obligations as a parent. The author conclude by stating that behaviour should be evaluated in its own right and assumptions should not be made on the basis of past or concurrent mental health problems suffered by the individual.
Mentally ill parents in psychiatric outpatient care: results of the study ‘HELP-S for Children’
- Authors:
- BOENISCH-ALERT S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 15(2), 2013, pp.254-262.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Knowledge about mentally ill parents, particularly in psychiatric outpatient care is scarce. The study presented here aims to investigate the characteristics of mentally ill parents with minor children in psychiatric outpatient care. All outpatients with minor children, who came to a psychiatrist's practice in Saxony, Germany, at an appointed date filled out a questionnaire (including diagnosis, sociodemographic data, perceived needs and usage of health care system). Data were analysed using SPSS 18.0. The study sample (n = 128) was characterized by a high percentage of women (75%), and high rates of depression (53.1%), anxiety disorder (19.5%) and addiction (10.9%). The main difference between mothers and fathers was the significantly higher rate of custody in mothers. Of the sample, 21.2% of the children of the mentally ill parents (n = 41) had already received treatment because of psychological or behavioural problems. Mentally ill mothers are more likely to retain a caretaking role in their children's lives. Mentally ill fathers are more likely to have an inpatient stay after the birth of the first child. Treatment rates of 21.2% of children of mentally ill parents concerning psychological or behavioural difficulties are alarmingly high. Therefore, psychiatric outpatient care as the biggest part of psychiatric standard care in Germany should get more attention in research and care for mentally ill parents and their children. (Publisher abstract)
The Parent Adult-Child Relationship Questionnaire (PACQ): the assessment of the relationship of adult children to their parents
- Authors:
- PEISAH C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 3(1), February 1999, pp.28-38.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The authors review current understanding of the parent adult-child relationship, describe the development of an instrument to measure this relationship and propose key themes which define the relationship. A 97-item self report questionnaire was administered to two convenience samples (N=302, N=100) comprising Australian primary care patients and community residents.
Adolescent problems: a practical guide for parents and teachers
- Authors:
- NICHOLSON Doula, AYERS Harry
- Publisher:
- David Fulton
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 124p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents current theories and a range of practical approaches to help teachers and parents develop strategies for dealing with the many different problems experienced by young people, particularly those with emotional or behavioural problems. Includes a list of organisations and structured interview forms. Also aimed at counsellors, social workers, and educational psychologists.
Does fathers’ and mothers’ rumination predict emotional symptoms in their children?
- Authors:
- PSYCHOGIOU Lamprini, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 56(4), 2017, pp.431-442.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Objectives: Although rumination can have a negative influence on the family environment and the quality of parent–child interactions, there is little research on the role of parental rumination in predicting adverse child outcomes over time. This longitudinal study examined whether mothers’ and fathers’ brooding rumination would each uniquely predict emotional symptoms in preschool children. Methods: The initial sample consisted of 160 families (including 50 mothers with past depression, 33 fathers with past depression, and 7 fathers with current depression according to the Structural Clinical Interview for DSM-IV). Families were seen at two times separated by 16 months. Children's mean age at the entry into the study was 3.9 years (SD = 0.8). Each parent independently completed the Ruminative Response Scale, the Child Behavior Checklist, the Patient Health Questionnaire, and the Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Results: Fathers’ brooding rumination significantly predicted children's emotional symptoms over 16 months when controlling for child emotional symptoms, couple adjustment, parents’ depressive symptoms, mothers’ brooding and reflective rumination, and fathers’ reflective rumination at baseline. Unexpectedly, mothers’ brooding rumination did not significantly predict child emotional symptoms over time. Correlational analyses showed significant associations between parents’ rumination and lower levels of couple adjustment. Conclusions: Findings suggest that fathers’ brooding rumination may play a unique role in their children's emotional outcomes. If these findings are replicated, studies should examine the processes by which these links occur and their implications for clinical interventions. Practitioner points: 1) Rumination is prevalent among individuals with depression, but to date no studies have examined the possible role of mothers’ and fathers’ brooding rumination in predicting children's emotional symptoms; 2) Fathers’ brooding rumination was positively associated with children's emotional symptoms over time when controlling for mothers’ rumination and other important characteristics; 3) Parental rumination might be a promising target for both prevention and intervention strategies for parents with depression and their children; 4) The findings of this study could inform parenting interventions (e.g., educate parents about the possible effects of rumination on family interactions and children's outcomes, help parents notice when they ruminate, teach them to replace rumination with more adaptive strategies); 5) The findings should be interpreted with caution. The study relied on self-reports, and therefore, the data are subject to shared method variance which may have artificially inflated associations between parent and child outcomes; 6) The sample consisted of well-educated parents, and therefore, the findings should be generalised to other populations with caution. (Publisher abstract)
Where do we go from here?
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.2.99, 1999, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
After intensive help a young mother's parenting skills fail to improve. Talks to the social worker facing the dilemma and provides an expert's view of the case.
Helping families with troubled children: a preventive approach
- Author:
- SUTTON Carole
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 373p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Aimed at health visitors, psychologists, social workers, school nurses, and parents. Demonstrates how a preventive approach, with intervention as early as possible, can help families with children in difficulties. Chapter one looks at research on troubled children and contains sections on: the needs of children; the nature and prevalence of children's difficulties; continuities of children's behaviour difficulties; the origins of difficulties; and a range of approaches for helping troubled children. Chapter two deals with social learning and cognitive behavioural theory. Chapter three deals with engaging families and supporting parents. Chapters four and five are on the ASPIRE method of assessment and planning. Following chapters look at helping families with: children who are anxious or depressed; children with sleeping problems; eating problems; serious behaviour problems; attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder; children who wet or soil; and parent education and training.