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From the mental patient to the person
- Authors:
- BARHAM Peter, HAYWARD Robert
- Publisher:
- Tavistock/Routledge
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 170p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the lives of a group of people with a history of schizophrenic illness living in the community, largely from their own point of view. Looks at participants' experience of psychiatric services in the community; at isolation; and at learning to live with mental illness. Stresses the need for open dialogue between people with mental illness and society.
The family and schizophrenia : toward a psychoeducational approach
- Authors:
- SIMON Cassandra E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 72(6), 1991, pp.323-334.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Families of schizophrenics traditionally have been viewed as causative agents in the development of the mental disorder. This article traces the prevailing conceptions of families with schizophrenic members and the various roles families have been perceived to play, both in terms of aetiology and treatment.
Community care for patients with schizophrenia one year after hospital discharge
- Authors:
- MELZER David, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 26.10.91, 1991, pp.1023-1026.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
A survey of discharged schizophrenic patients in two inner London districts showed they had serious psychotic symptoms and impaired social functioning; despite comparatively high levels of contact with health and social service professionals, they made little use of day care, employment services and sheltered accommodation.
Schizophrenia and social needs
- Authors:
- HARRIES Maria, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Western Australia. Department of Social Work and Social Administra
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 83p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Perth
Australian research study that seeks to identify and describe the problems of living experienced by 2 groups of people with schizophrenia: a group of 150 being discharged from psychiatric hospital, and a group of 50 attending a community psychiatric clinic.
Social work and mental disorder: a practical guide for social workers
- Author:
- BEECH David
- Publisher:
- Pepar
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 112p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Includes descriptions of mental disorder, models of mental illness, guidance for the social worker in working with disordered clients, social work with schizophrenic clients, psychopathy, mental handicap or mental impairment, the legal context, the role of the courts and local authorities, admissions to hospital, consent to treatment, the roles and functions of the approved social worker, the rights of the patient and the nearest relative, mental health review tribunals, the Mental Health Act Commission, and medication.