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Mental health and palliative care: literature review
- Author:
- ELLISON Neil
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 21p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This literature review was carried out to explore the extent and nature of palliative care for people with pre-existing mental health problems. The increased prevalence of terminal illness in those with mental health problems, and the growing number of people with mental health problems living in the community makes research into the palliative care needs of this population especially relevant. The review initially examines literature on the increased incidence of physical illness that may require palliative care among those with mental health problems and the difficulties associated with treating physical illness in this population. It then reviews the literature on palliative care for people with severe and enduring mental health problems (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and severe clinical depression). Lastly, literature on anorexia nervosa and palliative care and end-of-life care for people with dementia was reviewed.
Exercise, health and mental health: emerging relationships
- Editors:
- FAULKNER Guy E.J., TAYLOR Adrian H., (eds)
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 233p.
- Place of publication:
- Abingdon
Provides an introduction to this emerging field and a platform for future research and practice. Written by exercise, health, and medical scientists, this is the first systematic review of the evidence for the psychological role of exercise in: treating and managing mental health problems including dementia, schizophrenia, and drug and alcohol dependence; coping with chronic clinical conditions including cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS; and enhancing wellbeing in the general population by improving sleep, assisting in smoking cessation, and as a way of addressing broader social issues such as antisocial behaviour.
Long-term outcome of late-onset schizophrenia: 5-year follow-up study
- Authors:
- BRODATY Henry, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 18(9), September 2003, pp.213-219.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
There is controversy about whether late-onset schizophrenia is a precursor of cognitive decline. The purpose of this research was examine the long-term outcome of a group of patients with late-onset schizophrenia. Patients with onset of DSM–III–R schizophrenia at age 50 years or over, but without dementia, and a healthy control group were assessed at baseline (n=27 andn=34, respectively), after 1 year and after 5 years (n=19 and n=24, respectively) on measures of psychopathology, cognition and general functioning, and compared on rates of decline and incidence of dementia. Nine patients with late-onset schizophrenia and none of the control group were found to have dementia (5 Alzheimer type, 1 vascular, 3 dementia of unknown type) at 5-year follow-up. There appeared to be a subgroup of late-onset schizophrenia patients without signs of dementia at baseline or at 1 year follow-up who subsequently declined. Late-onset schizophrenia may be a prodrome of Alzheimer-type dementia. More longitudinal studies are required to determine its nosological status.
Late-onset mental disorders: the Potsdam Conference
- Editor:
- MARNEROS Andreas
- Publisher:
- Gaskell
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 208p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Gives an historical overview of studies of the association between certain mental health problems and particular periods of life, finding that attempts to delineate categories of mental disorder unique to old age have failed over the decades and that the debate continues. Goes on to look at the difference between early onset and late onset disorders and whether there are any atypical features. Poses questions concerning depression, dementia, psychosis, sleep disturbances, anxiety, use of anti dementia drugs, antidepressants and neurolpesy in old age.
Mental disorders, medications and clinical social work
- Author:
- AUSTRIAN Sonia G
- Publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 317p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Practical guide, aimed at social workers, to mental health problems. Includes chapters on: anxiety disorders; mood disorders; somatoform and factitious disorders; dissociative disorders; schizophrenia; disorders arising from substance abuse; eating disorders; personality disorders; dementia; psychological and neuropsychological assessment; and psychotropic medications.
Support workers’ mental health knowledge and confidence in relation to exposure, experience, work setting and training
- Authors:
- KILANSKA Ann, PRIEST Helena M.
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 8(4), 2014, pp.260-267.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: In the context of improved UK training programmes, this paper explores the factors that can predict support workers’ knowledge and confidence in recognising mental health problems in service users with intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach: In total, 80 support workers (40 residential and 40 community-based) completed a questionnaire about their length of work experience, exposure to service users with additional mental health needs, training, general and specific mental health knowledge, and confidence in working with mental health issues. It was hypothesised that length of work experience, extent of training, and level of exposure would predict knowledge about mental health problems, and also predict confidence in working with people with mental health problems. It was further predicted that residential support workers would be more knowledgeable and confident than community workers. Findings: Results showed that level of exposure could predict knowledge about schizophrenia, but not about depression, anxiety, or dementia, while length of experience could predict overall mental health knowledge and confidence. Extent of training could only predict knowledge about anxiety, and work setting (residential or community) had no effect to on knowledge or confidence. Implications for practice and training are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
The psychiatry of violence: a guide for lawyers
- Author:
- MAHENDRA B.
- Publisher:
- Family Law
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 242p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The author sets violent behaviour against a background of mental disorder but in the context of the social, cultural and personal pressures which can impinge on an individual who goes on to perpetrate violence. The author suggests that despite public preoccupation with violence in all its manifestations, there is considerable misunderstanding of the psychiatric aspects of violent and aggressive behaviour. First, the perception of violence perpetrated by the mentally disordered is often a mistaken one, despite publicity. Secondly, even when it is, the mental disorder itself is not usually the only causative factor. Mentally disordered patients, like others, are subject to the forces of society, culture and personality. Part I is an introduction to violent behaviour and its roots. Part II looks at violence in relation to mental disorder including: organic mental disorders; psychotic disorders; disorders of mood; neuroses; disorders of dependence and appetite; disorders of personality and psychopathy; learning disabilities, and developmental disorders. Part III discusses violence in particular contexts, such as; domestic violence; serial and sexual violence; and public and political violence Appendices cover; psychiatric assessment of violent behaviour; and a national report on domestic violence. The book is expected to be a valuable guide for legal practitioners working in criminal and family/child law, other professionals in situations where they need to evaluate the risks of violent behaviour and those involved in policy making.
Psychiatric and behavioural disorders in intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Editors:
- BOURAS Nick, HOLT Geraldine, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 424p.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
The fully revised and updated second edition of this book is aimed at all those involved in the fields of intellectual, developmental and learning disabilities. It draws on both clinical experience and recent research findings to bring together information on the mental health and behavioural problems of people with intellectual, developmental and learning disabilities and mental retardation. Contributions are provided from a multidisciplinary team of experts and cover; assessment and diagnosis, psychopathology, treatment and therapeutic interventions, and policy and service systems. Children are included and a wide range of conditions discussed, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, dementia, personality disorder and self injurious behaviour. New to this edition are chapters on; mental health assessment and monitoring tools for people with intellectual disabilities; interdisciplinary multimodal assessment for mental health problems; the interface between medical and psychiatric disorders; personality disorders; mental health problems in people with autism spectrum disorders; psychosocial interventions; and psychodynamic approaches.
Delayed discharge, a solvable problem?: the place of intermediate care in mental health care of older people
- Authors:
- PATON J. M., FAHY M. A., LIVINGSTONE G. A.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 8(1), January 2004, pp.34-39.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The National Service Framework for Older People envisages the development of intermediate care for older people. This study examined the possible role of intermediate care beds within mental health trusts. We interviewed senior clinicians in an inner city old age psychiatry service about the 91 current in-patients on the old age psychiatric wards. Sixty-five were classified as acute patients and the remaining 26 were continuing care patients. Structured instruments were used to collect information regarding neuropsychiatric symptoms, activities of daily living and current met and unmet needs. Where discharge was delayed an assessment was made regarding the appropriateness for an intermediate care setting according to the criteria set by the Department of Health guidelines. A total of 30 (46%) patients' discharges were delayed. Of these, 19 (29%) patients met the DOH criteria for intermediate care; 10 (53%) had dementia, five (26%) affective disorder, and four (21%) with schizophrenia. The 11 other delayed discharges were because of lack of availability of finance for placements. The study found that the prompt discharge of older patients from acute psychiatric care was a significant problem and many of those patients may benefit from the therapeutic and rehabilitative process afforded by intermediate care.
Changing minds: our lives and mental illness
- Editor:
- RAMSAY Rosalind
- Publisher:
- Gaskell
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 138p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book presents personal stories that show how individuals, their friends, families and employers, have found ways to overcome difficulties and cope with the changes in their lives brought about by the onset of various psychiatric conditions. Those covered include: depression, anxiety, dementia, schizophrenia, alcohol or drug addictions and eating disorders. Contributions from the providers of mental health services show the ranges of support and treatment available, as well as how both users and providers are learning from each other to help improve services.