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The mental health of prisoners: a thematic review of the care and support of prisoners with mental health needs
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office. HM Inspectorate of Prisons
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Home Office. HM Inspectorate of Prisons
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 101p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
HM Inspectorate of Prisons has published a report called 'The mental health of prisoners. A thematic review of the care and support of prisoners with mental health needs'. It identifies gaps in services and makes recommendations for improvements
Recruitment and mental health
- Author:
- EMPLOYERS' FORUM ON DISABILITY
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental ill health is common and can affect anyone of any age, gender, ethnicity or social group. Three in ten employees will experience mental health problems during a year. The majority of people with mental health problems are willing and able to work. Despite this, an estimated one million people are out of work. This report describes what employers and government could do differently that would make it easier to recruit people with mental health problems
Effective supervision inspection of the National Probation Service for England & Wales: reference report on results across for 42 probation areas inspected between 2003 and 2006, including results on diversity issues
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office. HM Inspectorate of Probation
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Home Office. HM Inspectorate of Probation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This reference report provides aggregate results from HMI Probation’s effective supervision inspection programme, which inspected all 42 probation areas in England and Wales over the period 2003 to 2006. It includes analysis of results by the diversity characteristics of offenders, and examples of good diversity practice identified in the course of the programme.
Pathways to policy: a toolkit for grassroots involvement in mental health policy
- Editors:
- BUREAU Jonathan, SHEARS Jane, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Hamlet Trust
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 91p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This toolkit provides a framework for NGOs and user groups to establish a mental health policy “forum” to enable people experiencing mental distress to have a genuine voice in policy-making. Published by the Hamlet Trust and the Mental Health Foundation, the resource explains how to work in partnership with stakeholders to prioritise local mental health issues, develop action plans and raise awareness among the wider population. The Pathways to Policy programme, originally developed in 2002 by the UK organisation Hamlet Trust, has seen the establishment of forums in a wide range of countries and contexts. Using socially inclusive approaches to policy-making, this toolkit is draws on the experiences of those involved in the programme. The toolkit includes: Accessible, interactive study of concepts of policymaking; Workshop outlines, including exercises, to improve skills and confidence among service users and other stakeholders; Advice and ideas on working with the media; Case studies and learning from successful mental health policy forums around the world.
Students with psychiatric disabilities: an exploratory study of program practices
- Authors:
- GLENMAYE Linnea F., BOLIN Brien
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Education, 43(1), Winter 2007, pp.117-131.
- Publisher:
- Council on Social Work Education
This article presents findings of an exploratory study addressing social work program practices regarding psychiatric disabilities among social work students in the United States. An e-mail invitation to participate in an online survey was sent to approximately 875 social work educators, with 71 individuals choosing to participate. The findings indicated that 88% of respondents were in programs that had made accommodations and slightly less than 33% were in programs that had psychiatric disability policies. A positive relationship between ratings of the effectiveness of the accommodations and ratings of employability of students with psychiatric disabilities was found. These findings suggest that additional studies are needed to identify effective ways to deal with the complex legal and educational issues involved with accommodations and support.
Way2work: mental health and employment
- Author:
- HURFORD Heather
- Publisher:
- RDMH
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Whitstable
This paper examines specific aspects of the debate that surrounds approaches to mental health care. It details examples of good practice within the context of current policy and research. The paper highlights an employment project called Way2Work which has been chosen for a number of reasons. Nationally, performance remains weak in this area despite the strong evidence base and the high need identified by service users for this kind of support. This particular example of good practice demonstrates what is possible using high levels of commitment, relatively small resources, and an assertive approach to partnership working. As a project based in a voluntary sector organisation it also highlights the financial insecurity that such services continue to face despite the value placed on them by their clients and the fact that successful uptake should produce whole system savings in terms of reduced dependency on statutory organisations. The paper concludes that commissioning organisations need a robust approach to performance monitoring that levels this playing field if voluntary sector services are truly to be encouraged to bring their capabilities much more into play in developing services that respond to need.
Neglected children and their families
- Author:
- STEVENSON Olive
- Publisher:
- Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 182p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
Those who work with children and young people have a responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare. Recognizing and detecting signs of emotional abuse and neglect is an important responsibility as well as a key skill. As well as ensuring that children and young people are free from harm, it is equally important to ensure their well-being and quality of life. This new edition is updated throughout to include the latest policy and research developments, and expanded to include greater consideration of topics such as the impact of parental mental health, substance abuse and alcoholism on parental capacity and the issue of parents with learning disabilities. Providing clear guidelines for the assessment and intervention of child neglect, Neglected Children and Their Families is an invaluable resource for all those studying and working in childcare, including social workers, health visitors and child nurses.
The mark of shame: stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change
- Author:
- HINSHAW Stephen P.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 331p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
In this book, the author examines the longstanding tendency to stigmatize those with mental illness. He also provides practical strategies for overcoming this serious problem, including enlightened social policies that encourage, rather than discourage, contact with those afflicted, media coverage emphasizing their underlying humanity, family education, and responsive treatment. Stigma is a deeply inspiring and passionate work that is realistic and filled with hope. It combines personal accounts with information from social and evolutionary psychology, sociology, and public policy to provide messages that are essential for anyone afflicted or familiar with mental illness.
Direct payments in England: factors linked to variations in local provision
- Authors:
- FERNANDEZ Jose-Luis, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy, 36(1), January 2007, pp.97-121.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Direct payments have moved to the heart of the government's drive for increased user choice. At the same time, implementation has remained disappointing. This article explores the demand, supply and related factors associated with patterns of local variability in uptake and intensity of care package provision. Statistical analyses are conducted for key client groups – people with physical disabilities, older people, people with learning disabilities and people who use mental health services – using data for England from 2000–01 to 2002–03. The results suggest that direct payments variability reflects a complex array of factors, both within and beyond the control of local public actors. In particular, while local policy preferences appear to shape the extent of direct payments growth, the results also demonstrate that understanding levels of activity requires attention to local circumstances.
Mental health policy and practice across Europe
- Editors:
- KNAPP Martin, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 452p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
In much of Europe, it remains taboo to discuss the challenges that poor mental health raises for governments, societies and particularly for people with mental health problems themselves. This book maps the current state of policy, service provision and funding for mental health care across Europe, taking into account the differing historical contexts that have shaped both the development and delivery of services. A holistic approach is adopted that aims to assess the influence on mental health of environmental factors such as housing, poverty, employment, social justice and displacement. This title examines the legal rights of people with mental health problems; addresses the impact of stigma, social exclusion and discrimination; reviews the role of users and their families in the development of mental health services and policy; reflects on approaches to reform and on the future development of services; evaluates opportunities for the rehabilitation of people with mental health problems; discusses the financing and organisation of mental health systems; and, reflects on approaches to reform and the future development of services.