Search results for ‘Subject term:"mental health problems"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 8 of 8
Uptake and knowledge of voting rights by adult in-patients during the 2010 UK general election
- Authors:
- MCINTYRE James, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatrist (The), 36(4), April 2012, pp.126-130.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
A total of 152 in-patients resident in Westminster were identified across 12 general adult psychiatric wards in London. A clinician completed survey explored their knowledge about their rights and their attitudes to voting. Of the 84 eligible to vote (55% male, median age 39 years, 50% Caucasian), 38% had voted in the 2005 election. This compares with a turnout of 50.7% in Westminster, 61% nationally. Fifty five of the 84 expressed interested in voting in the 2010 election but only 36 had registered to vote. Overall eligible to vote psychiatric adult in-patients were half as likely to register as the general population and half as likely to vote if registered. Nine out of ten of those unregistered mentioned a lack of knowledge of their eligibility to vote or of the registration process. Long-stay patients were particularly disenfranchised. It seems that, despite a significant proportion of those with mental health problems remaining engaged with politics, many patients and staff are unaware of the new rules giving a greater proportion of in-patients the right to vote and the simplified processes. It is suggested that for future elections timely written information should be provided for both patients and staff. Once registered, patients may need further support to overcome practical and psychological barriers, and cast their vote.
Mental health and citizenship
- Authors:
- ROGERS A., PILGRIM D.
- Journal article citation:
- Critical Social Policy, Autumn 1989, pp.44-55.
- Publisher:
- Sage
An examination of recent legislation in relation to the human rights of psychiatric patients.
Citizenship and inclusion
- Author:
- MILLER Clive
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 105, 2000, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Most people would agree that promoting 'social inclusion' is a laudable aim. Asks what is meant by it.
Equality, identity and disability rights movement: from policy to practice and from Kant to Nietzsche in more than one uneasy move
- Author:
- SMITH R. Steven
- Journal article citation:
- Critical Social Policy, 25(4), November 2005, pp.554-576.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Consistent with Social Work Codes of Ethics and mainstream social policy objectives, the Disability Rights Movement (DRM) promotes the universal values of equal rights and individual autonomy, drawing heavily from Kantian philosophy. However, an anti-universalized Nietzschean perspective is also promoted via the ‘social model’ of disability, challenging the political orthodoxy of rights-based social movements, and the aspirations of social workers to ‘empower’ disabled people. The author argues that these Kantian and Nietzschean strands within the DRM, whilst incommensurable, permit a radical assertion of disability-identity. That is, without conceding to value-relativism and postmodern particularlism, and allowing a ‘celebration of difference’ through establishing reciprocal social relations.
Citizens in detention: the role of the Mental Health Act commission in protecting the rights of detained patients
- Author:
- BARNES Marian
- Journal article citation:
- Local Government Studies, 22(3), Autumn 1996, pp.28-46.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
In this article the author is concerned with questions of rights and citizenship as they apply to people who have been placed in a situation where their freedom to participate within society has been temporarily curtailed by being compulsorily detained within a psychiatric hospital. Looks at the 1983 Mental Health Act and the impact it has on detained patient.
Interventions to improve social circumstances of people with mental health conditions: a rapid evidence synthesis
- Authors:
- BARNETT Phoebe, et al
- Journal article citation:
- BMC Psychiatry, 22(302), 2022, Online only
- Publisher:
- BioMed Central
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: Poor social circumstances can induce, exacerbate and prolong symptoms of mental health conditions, while having a mental health condition can also lead to worse social outcomes. Many people with mental health conditions prioritise improvement in social and functional outcomes over reduction in clinical symptoms. Interventions that improve social circumstances in this population should thus be considered a priority for research and policy. Methods: This rapid evidence synthesis reports on randomised controlled trials of interventions to improve social circumstances across eight social domains (Housing and homelessness; money and basic needs; work and education; social isolation and connectedness; family, intimate and caring relationships; victimisation and exploitation; offending; and rights, inclusion and citizenship) in people with mental health conditions. Economic evaluations were also identified. A comprehensive, stepped search approach of the Cochrane library, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Scopus was conducted. Results: One systematic review and 102 randomised controlled trials were included. We did not find RCT evidence for interventions to improve family, intimate and caring relationships and only one or two trials for each of improving money and basic needs, victimisation and exploitation, and rights, inclusion and citizenship. Evidence from successful interventions in improving homelessness (Housing First) and employment (Individual Placement and Support) suggests that high-intensity interventions which focus on the desired social outcome and provide comprehensive multidisciplinary support could influence positive change in social circumstances of people with mental health conditions. Objective social isolation could be improved using a range of approaches such as supported socialisation and social skills training but interventions to reduce offending showed few benefits. Studies with cost and cost-effectiveness components were generally supportive of interventions to improve housing and vocational outcomes. More research is needed to ensure that social circumstances accompanied by high risks of further exacerbation of mental health conditions are adequately addressed. Conclusions: Although there is a large body of literature examining how to support some aspects of life for people with mental health conditions, more high-quality evidence is required in other social domains. Integration into mental health services of interventions targeting social circumstances could significantly improve a number of social outcomes. (Edited publisher abstract)
Users, officials and citizens in health and social care
- Authors:
- BARNES Marian, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Local Government Policy Making, 22(4), March 1996, pp.9-17.
- Publisher:
- University of Birmingham. Institute of Local Government Studies
Looks at the empowerment of public service users from the point of view of groups of disabled people and people with mental health problems, and the 'officials' (purchasers and providers of health and social care services and politicians) with whom they come into contact. This article focuses on the way in which both user groups and officials view the notion of citizenship and its relationship to empowerment.
Good practice in risk assessment and risk management 2: protection, rights and responsibilities
- Editors:
- KEMSHALL Hazel, PRITCHARD Jacki
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 327p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains chapters on: improving judgment and appreciating biases within the risk assessment process; assessing gay and lesbian carers; making family placements - working with risks and building on strengths; risk in adoption and fostering; attempting to manage risk in children's homes; vulnerable people taking risks - older people and residential care; citizenship, personal development and the management of risk for people with learning difficulties; young people and drug use; the effects and risks of alcohol for individuals; homelessness and mental health; risk, residential services and people with mental health problems; community care, homicide inquiries and risk assessment; risk and prison suicide; teenage suicide and self-harm; issues in risk assessment in parole; rights versus risks when working with prisoners; risk, domestic violence and probation practice; throughcare practice, risk and contact with victims; and the role and responsibilities of middle managers.