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Assessing the capacity of parents with mental illness: parents with mental illness and risk
- Author:
- BOURSNELL Melanie
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 57(2), 2014, pp.92-108.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article presents findings from an empirical study of 23 parents with mental illness in New South Wales, Australia. Discussion focuses on the prevailing risk discourse associated with parental mental illness which suggests a limited capacity to parent. Risk assessment practice creates expectations about parenting ability, often utilizing rigid, inflexible and predetermined categorical information. This approach limits social work practice. The discussion presents an insight into how parents manage mental illness and how they manage risk. The narratives of the parents encourage social workers to increase their skills in family-focused working practices to enhance engagement with these families. (Publisher abstract)
Do childhood adversities cluster in predictable ways? A systematic review
- Authors:
- JACOBS Jennifer, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 7(2), 2012, pp.103-115.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Childhood adversities have frequently been linked to a range of difficulties throughout the lifespan including mental health problems, poor physical health and substance abuse. Prior research has found that it is uncommon for adversities to occur in isolation, with exposure to multiple adversities being the norm. The aim of this study was to systematically review prior research which has investigated whether childhood adversities occur in predictable clusters. Following a systematic search of the published research, 12 studies meeting the selection criteria were identified. Eleven of these studies found that childhood adversities did cluster in predictable ways. The number of clusters or factors found ranged from 2 to 7. However, the structure and composition of these clusters were highly inconsistent across the studies. This inconsistency may be due to variation in the number and type of adversities examined, in the definition of ‘childhood’, in the methodologies and criteria used to identify childhood adversities and in the analyses applied to the data. It was suggested in several of the studies that adversities centring on family functioning were most salient in predicting future mental health and behavioural difficulties. Suggestions are provided for future research.
Pediatric mental health problems and associated burden on families
- Authors:
- HOUTROW Amy J., OKUMURA Megumi J.
- Journal article citation:
- Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 6(3), September 2011, pp.222-233.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study investigated mental health problems in children to identify disparities, and to quantify and identify correlates of family burden. A sample from the US National Survey of Children's Health included 85,116 children, aged 3 to 17 years. Findings revealed that the prevalence of mental health problems among the sample was 18%, with older boys, living in or near poverty, with mothers with poor mental health being at greater risk. Twenty eight per cent of families with children with mental health problems reported family burden. Correlates of family burden included white race, severity, older age, higher income, non-two-parent family structure and having a mother with a mental health problem. Childhood mental health problems were common, and disproportionally affect children with fewer family and health care resources. The authors concluded that understanding those highest at risk for mental health problems and family burden could assist clinicians with appropriate support systems.
Dementia and serious sight loss
- Author:
- THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Visual impairment is one of the most common conditions in later life: common causes are aged related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Despite the high prevalence of sight loss in older adults, there have been few studies to examine its effects on quality of life, its psychological effect, or its effect on people’s ability to carry out activities of daily living. People with dementia are less able to express their needs and are therefore more likely to have uncorrected visual deficits. Poor vision in people with dementia leads to accelerated loss of independence and to an increased risk of psychotic symptoms such as visual halluciantions. The combined effects of dementia and serious sight loss can severely restrict independence with a consequent increase in reliance upon family carers and a higher risk of institutionalisation. It has been estimated that at least 2.5 per cent of people aged over 75 have both dementia and serious visual impairment. By finding out more about the needs and experiences of this group of people, the research team will be able to make recommendations for improving access to appropriate support for both individuals and their carers.
The prevention of mental disorders in children and adolescents: future research and public-policy recommendations
- Authors:
- DULMUS Catherine N., RAPP-PAGLICCI Lisa A.
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 81(3), May 2000, pp.294-303.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
The following literature review examines the research on the prevention o mental illness in children and adolescents; relevant theories also are surveyed. The results point to directions for future research and present public policy. A risk-reduction model in preventative research, whereby risk factors are identified and matched to empircally tested interventions, is most promising. If risk factors can be decreased or in some way altered while protective factors are enhanced, the likelihood of at-risk children eventually developing a mental disorder would decrease. The ultimate goal is to achieve optimal prevention by building the principles of prevention into the ordinary aactivities of everyday life and into community structures to enhance development over the entire life span.
Family history as a predictor of poor long-term outcome in depression
- Authors:
- DUGGAN C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 173, December 1998, pp.527-530.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Investigates whether family history has prognostic significance in depression in a study which addresses some of the methodological short-comings of previous studies. Results found positive family history of severe psychiatric illness was associated with poor outcome in the proband. This association persisted after controlling for variable family size, age structure and gender. Concludes that family history of severe psychiatric illness in a first-degree relative may be useful as one of the vulnerability factors for predicting poor long-term outcome in depression.
The impacts of child sexual abuse: a rapid evidence assessment
- Authors:
- FISHER Cate, et al
- Publisher:
- Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 196
- Place of publication:
- London
This rapid evidence assessment (RAE) summarises the existing evidence for the impacts of child sexual abuse on victims and survivors throughout their lives, in relation to physical health, emotional wellbeing and mental health; externalising behaviours, interpersonal relationships, socio-economic impact, religious and spiritual beliefs and vulnerability to revictimisation. The REA also looks at impact of CSA on the families of victims and survivors and wider society. Searches were conducted using peer-reviewed journal databases and sources of grey literature during 2016 and the results of over 200 of the most relevant and robust studies were synthesised for the report. The review found compelling evidence that CSA is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes in almost every sphere of victims and survivors’ lives, and that this risk can persist across their lifespan. It also identified impacts for family members of the victims and survivors, and for wider society in both financial and less tangible ways. The evidence also shows that resilience and recovery are possible for victims and survivors. Protective factors identified include the receipt of effective support services and a positive and sensitive response from family, friends and professionals following disclosure of CSA. The review identifies evidence gaps in a number of areas, including the impact of CSA on pre-adolescent and older (65 plus) victims and survivors, as well as on black and minority ethnic (BME), lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and disabled people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Childhood adversity, substance misuse and young people's mental health
- Authors:
- AYNSLEY Agnes, et al
- Publishers:
- Addaction, YoungMinds
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing looks at the connection between childhood adversity and substance misuse in young people. It reports that young people who have been exposed to difficult experiences in their childhood - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) -are at higher risk of misusing substances. Adverse Childhood Experiences can include experiences of neglect, abuse, domestic violence family, or living in households where people are misusing substances. Those affected by ACEs (including substance misuse) are also at increased risk of exposing their own children to ACEs creating an intergenerational cycle. The briefing makes recommendations for commissioners and providers to consider when creating trauma-informed services to better meet the mental health needs of young people relating to substance misuse. These include early intervention and targeted whole family support models where children are affected by adult substance misuse. It is the first in a series of briefings about the links between adversity and mental health in young people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Outcomes of the ON FIRE peer support programme for children and adolescents in families with mental health problems
- Authors:
- FOSTER Kim, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 21(3), 2016, p.295–306.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Children in families with mental health problems may encounter multiple risks to their well-being. General aims of peer support programmes for these children include fostering resilience and effective coping strategies, and enhancing self-esteem and social skills. This study aimed to evaluate outcomes from a pilot multi-site implementation of the ON FIRE peer support programme. The purpose of ON FIRE is to cultivate hope, resilience and well-being in children and adolescents aged 8–17 years living in families affected by sibling or parental mental health problems. The authors employed a pre-post test (baseline and 4 months) evaluation using a suite of outcome measures. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Children's Hope Scale, Kids Connections Scale and Positive and Negative Affect Scale for Children (PANAS-C) were completed for 64 child/adolescent participants. At baseline, participants had significantly greater difficulties compared with Australian norms. At 4 months, there were significant differences in children's hope and in connections outside the family. There were no significant differences in the SDQ or the PANAS-C. (Edited publisher abstract)
A systems approach to enhance global efforts to implement family-focused mental health interventions
- Authors:
- FALKOV ADRIAN, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Youth Services, 37(2), 2016, pp.175-193.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper acknowledges progress over the last 20 years in addressing intergenerational risks to the mental health of children whose parents experience mental illness (COPMI-Children of Parents with a Mental Illness and FaPMI-Families Where a Parent Has a Mental Illness) and emphasises ongoing challenges to implement evidence informed family focused interventions. Challenges include variability in practice at individual, regional, and cross-national service system levels and the gap between implementation science and practice. This article begins to address this gap with descriptions of key systems approaches and implementation strategies from around the world to illustrate variability and common themes. A multifaceted, integrated systems approach is proposed as a way forward. Learnings and experience from initiatives, expertise and evidence targeting other vulnerable groups and successful change implementation will enhance existing (COPMI/FaPMI) efforts to facilitate systems change and improve the lives and futures of these children and families around the world. (Publisher abstract)