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A case for diversion therapy
- Author:
- SANDELL Graeme
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.11.91, 1991, pp.ii-iii.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the role of Approved Social Workers in diverting mentally disturbed people from the criminal justice system.
Mental illness: policies for prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and care
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health and Social Security. Mental Health Division
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health and Social Security
- Publication year:
- 1983
- Pagination:
- 9p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Fabricated or induced illness in a child by a carer: a reader
- Author:
- BOOLS Christopher
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 144p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This book will assist professionals by providing easy access to original sources of information about illness fabricated or induced (FII), previously known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. It is a collaboration from professionals with varied backgrounds and promotes a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approach with a child welfare focus. The information is wide ranging and includes experiences of professionals and victims. Contents include: nature of the phenomena; impact on victims; behaviour, relationships and psychopathology; explanatory models - trying to understand FII; responses by professionals - challenges for the multi-disciplinary response; contributions by psychiatric services; incidence and knowledge of FII; prevention of FII.
Addressing risk factors of cognitive impairment in adults aging with HIV: a social work model
- Authors:
- VANCE David E., STRUZICK Thomas C.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 49(4), 2007, pp.51-77.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
As medical treatments improve, the number of older adults with HIV is increasing, and the synergistic effects of ageing and HIV may place many at risk of cognitive impairment. However, cognitive reserve and neuroplasticity can be maintained, and in some cases improved, by addressing the biopsychosocial aspects of cognition through strategies such as: reducing alcohol and other substance use; improving nutrition; reducing the effects of comorbid conditions; increasing social contact; reducing depression and stress levels; engaging in cognitively stimulating activities; applying cognitive remediation therapies; and incorporating psychopharmacological interventions. Social workers are in a good position to recognise signs of cognitive decline, and a model for identifying and monitoring affected clients is discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Prevention not detention
- Author:
- LYON Juliet
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.8.02, 2002, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Large number of young offenders show symptoms of having mental health problems. Argues for better access to treatment.
Workshops add to psychosis service
- Authors:
- KHOO Linda, WOOLLETT Siobhan
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 26.7.01, 2001, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
People who have experienced psychotic episodes can benefit from discussing what has happened. The authors describe what goes on at the workshops they have developed.
Physical activity and mental health
- Authors:
- CRONE-GRANT Diane, GRANT Trudi
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 4(4), November 2000, pp.11-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The authors describe an evidence-based programme designed to promote mental health through developing physical well being.
Drug use, mental health and social exclusion: cause effect and what we can do about it
- Authors:
- HUNT Neil, ASHENHURST Andy
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4(1), September 2000, pp.18-21.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Dual diagnosis, mental illness and drug misuse combined, has become the focus of major concern at government policy level and among mental health and drug services providers. Summarises the evidence on the links between mental health and drug use, and reports some welcome recent advances in treatment. Argues that the double exposure of people with dual diagnosis to social exclusion demands greater attention to the questions of cause and effect if this rapidly escalating problem is to be checked, not simply pathologised and contained.
The Dartmouth Assertive community treatment Scale (DACTS): a generalizability study
- Authors:
- WINTER Joel P., CALSYN Robert J.
- Journal article citation:
- Evaluation Review, 24(3), June 2000, pp.319-338.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article uses generalisability theory to assess the reliability of Dartmouth Assertive Community Treatment Scale (DACTS), which was developed to assess treatment reliability to assertive community treatment (ACT). The total scale scores for the DACTS demonstrated acceptable internal consistency and interrogator reliability. The generalisability analyses provide additional detail on the effects of site, occasion, and site by occasion interactions on the reliability of the DACTS.
Early intervention in psychosis: a guide to concepts, evidence and interventions
- Editors:
- BIRCHWOOD Max, FOWLER David, JACKSON Chris.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 388p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Argues that early intervention in psychosis can prevent or limit later difficulty. Discusses the concept of early intervention, strategies for early intervention and their implementation, and discusses the issues facing patients, families and professionals.