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School-based prevention for children at risk: the primary mental health project
- Authors:
- COWEN Emory L., et al
- Publisher:
- American Psychological Association
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 372p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Washington, DC
Describes the history, rationale, implementation and outcomes of a series of programmes in schools in the United States designed to predict and prevent mental health problems in children.
Prevention of suicide: guidelines for the formulation and implementation of national strategies
- Author:
- UNITED NATIONS. Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development
- Publisher:
- United Nations
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 34p.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Contains guidelines and an example of a strategy in action from Finland.
Someone to rely on
- Author:
- MAPP Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.7.96, 1996, p.11.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Homelessness and mental illness are among the hidden problems behind the offending behaviour of some young people. Reports on a scheme in Gloucestershire to put them on the right track.
Phasing out seclusion through staff training and support
- Authors:
- McDONNELL Andrew, REEVES Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 7.8.96, 1996, pp.43-44.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Seclusion raises considerable ethical issues. While many services aim to phase out this practice, little research has been conducted into how this can be achieved. This article describes the phasing out of seclusion from a locked ward in a hospital for people with learning disabilities. The implications of these findings for other services are discussed.
Depression and its treatment in the primary health care setting
- Author:
- ARMSTRONG Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- Health Visitor, 69(7), July 1996, pp.286-288.
- Publisher:
- Health Visitors' Association
Depression or anxiety syndrome are commonly reported by adults, and an increasing problem among younger people. Severe depression can lead to suicide. Postnatal depression affects up to 15 percent of new mothers. The author describes the symptoms, prevalence and treatment of depression in primary care, and the role of the health visitor in early identification and intervention with clients experiencing mental health problems.
Families and the mental health system for children and adolescents: policy, services and research
- Editors:
- HEFLINGER Craig Anne, NIXON Carol T.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 270p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Thousand Oaks, CA
Examines policy, research, and practice issues related to families of children with severe emotional disorders. Includes chapters on: family issues in health care reform; family- centred services for children with mental health problems; a family focused model of prevention; implementing community mental heath services for children; family empowerment; family research methods; and mental health services for rural children.
Coping with children in stress
- Editor:
- VARMA Ved
- Publisher:
- Arena
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 177p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Childhood is a time of rapid change which can cause stress for many children, but those with special needs may have to face additional stresses, either at home or at school. Investigates how to handle children with stress derived from various sources, including health, educational and social. Also looks at the causes and effects of stress and ways of preventing or minimising it, as well as coping strategies. Chapters focus on children with sensory impairments, disabilities, learning difficulties, and emotional or behavioural difficulties, as well as children from black and minority ethnic communities and gifted children.
Behavioral risk management: how to avoid preventable losses from mental health problems in the workplace
- Author:
- YANDRICK Rudy M
- Publisher:
- Jossey-Bass
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 429p.
- Place of publication:
- San Francisco, CA
Details how to identify potential mental health problems and behavioural problems at work and outlines the intervention strategies that are most effective in preventing behavioural risk. Offers specific guidelines for evaluating individual and organisational behaviour and risk exposure, measuring the effectiveness of current behavioural risk strategies, and introducing new programmes for health education.
Mental health and prevention for families
- Authors:
- RAPHAEL Beverley, SPRAGUE Titia
- Journal article citation:
- Family Matters, 44, Winter 1996, pp.26-29.
- Publisher:
- Australian Institute of Family Studies
There are many opportunities for improving mental health in family settings. Programmes in Australia supporting couples to build better relationships, specific parenting interventions through the period of childbirth and child rearing, and early childhood interventions have all been shown to have significant benefits.
Discovery: finding a child's lost treasure
- Author:
- MOE Gerry
- Journal article citation:
- Addiction Counselling World, 7(40), 1996, pp.14-16.
- Publisher:
- Addiction Recovery Foundation
Addiction, codependency and mental-health problems in parents put their children at high risk for truancy, juvenile courts, hospitals and even inheritance of the same addiction and mental-health problems. The article reports on how early intervention can return them to health.