The research and literature collected and summarised in this resource pack clearly demonstrate the links between poverty and mental health. People with mental health problems usually have low incomes and people on low incomes are more prone to mental distress, creating a vicious circle. The resources are arranged in three sections: the nature of poverty and its impact on mental health; the experience of poverty and the circumstances of mental health service users; and combating poverty and promoting mental health.
The research and literature collected and summarised in this resource pack clearly demonstrate the links between poverty and mental health. People with mental health problems usually have low incomes and people on low incomes are more prone to mental distress, creating a vicious circle. The resources are arranged in three sections: the nature of poverty and its impact on mental health; the experience of poverty and the circumstances of mental health service users; and combating poverty and promoting mental health.
Subject terms:
literature reviews, mental health, mental health problems, poverty, social exclusion;
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 3(3), September 2001, pp.25-32.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Discusses the concept of health and stresses the inherent value of mental health to our general well-being. Using New Labour policies to fight social exclusion as an example of government policy, and the position of people with mental health problem as a socially excluded group, it criticises the policy initiative undertaken so far as being simplistic in nature, supportive of conventional lifestyles and failing to redistribute in come. The results of such policies, it is argued, will be a continuation of social exclusion for a range of disadvantaged groups. If health for all is to be achieved, a socially inclusive society is required.
Discusses the concept of health and stresses the inherent value of mental health to our general well-being. Using New Labour policies to fight social exclusion as an example of government policy, and the position of people with mental health problem as a socially excluded group, it criticises the policy initiative undertaken so far as being simplistic in nature, supportive of conventional lifestyles and failing to redistribute in come. The results of such policies, it is argued, will be a continuation of social exclusion for a range of disadvantaged groups. If health for all is to be achieved, a socially inclusive society is required.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, social exclusion, social policy, central government;
Looks at how foot and mouth disease is ravaging the countryside bringing more heartache to adults and children who already suffer severe poverty, and poor social services.
Looks at how foot and mouth disease is ravaging the countryside bringing more heartache to adults and children who already suffer severe poverty, and poor social services.
Subject terms:
social isolation, mental health problems, poverty, rural areas, social exclusion;
Final report of the focus on mental health work programme 2000/2001. Survey of people with mental health problems, the majority of respondents defining themselves as being of low income. Explores their experiences of deprivation, social exclusion, access to services and working and unemployment
Final report of the focus on mental health work programme 2000/2001. Survey of people with mental health problems, the majority of respondents defining themselves as being of low income. Explores their experiences of deprivation, social exclusion, access to services and working and unemployment
Subject terms:
income, mental health problems, low income, poverty, social exclusion, unemployment, access to services, employment;
This study provides a review of the emerging themes from the extensive literature on disadvantage and discrimination experienced by young black people in Britain. The review focuses in particular on: homelessness; under achievement at school; school exclusion; juvenile justice; looked after young people; substance misuse; racial abuse and racial bullying; racial and cultural identity; and mental health problems.
This study provides a review of the emerging themes from the extensive literature on disadvantage and discrimination experienced by young black people in Britain. The review focuses in particular on: homelessness; under achievement at school; school exclusion; juvenile justice; looked after young people; substance misuse; racial abuse and racial bullying; racial and cultural identity; and mental health problems.
Extended abstract:
Author
BARN Ravinder;
Title
Black youth on the margins: a research review.
Publisher
York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation, 2001.
Summary
This research review explores the wide range of areas in which minority ethnic youth have been found to be disadvantaged. Research evidence suggests that, unless areas of risk and vulnerability are seriously addressed at policy and practice level, minority ethnic young people at the margins of society will become increasingly disaffected and alienated. This report addresses the needs and concerns of those vulnerable young people who are represented amongst the statistics of 'looked after' children, those under achieving at school and excluded from school, young offenders, and those with substance misuse and mental health problems.
Context
Black young people constitute about 10 per cent of the total child population in Britain. The majority of these children will grow up to lead emotionally secure and healthy lives. A certain proportion will come to the attention of health and social services as a result of ill health, poverty, poor housing/homelessness, racial discrimination and disadvantage, and family breakdown, and will require help and assistance to meet their particular needs and concerns.
Method
There is no mention in the text of how the research review was undertaken or what search strategies were employed.
Contents
The introduction provides a background and gives a demographic context to the issues addressed in the review. Chapter 2 explores the situation of young people in contact with the personal social services and their range of needs. A particular focus is placed on children in substitute family placements, residential care, care leavers, and those considered to be at risk of abuse and neglect. Chapter 3 identifies some areas where black young people may be at particular risk of becoming excluded from mainstream society. Research evidence and official statistics are used to provide an understanding of the need and concerns of young people around education, employment and training, homelessness, substance misuse, juvenile justice and mental health. Chapter 4 provides an analysis of thinking about the concept of racial and ethnic identity, and its significance to black young people in multi-racial Britain. Chapter 5 places its efforts in the identification of gaps in future research and provides a conclusion to the review.
Conclusion
"The widespread diversity between ethnic groups racially, and culturally and in their experience of British institutions is now beginning to be recognised at policy level. Although racial inequality in a range of areas including housing, employment, education, health and social services has been documented over the past 40 years, the differential experiences of minority ethnic groups are now beginning to highlight important needs and concerns. Racial inequality continues to impact the life changes of black young people. It is crucial that there is an adequate conceptualisation of the areas of risk and vulnerability for different groups and that such conceptualisation is able to begin to influence policy and provision to reduce disadvantage and discrimination."
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Subject terms:
literature reviews, mental health problems, racial discrimination, racial harassment, racism, social exclusion, young people, black and minority ethnic people, cultural identity;
Mental Health Review, 6(3), September 2001, pp.21-24.
Publisher:
Pier Professional
Describes the key themes and projects of the Citizenship and Community Programme, an 18 month project.
Describes the key themes and projects of the Citizenship and Community Programme, an 18 month project.
Subject terms:
joint working, mental health problems, mental health services, prevention, social exclusion, user participation, communities, community development, community mental health services, citizenship;
Mental Health Review, 6(3), September 2001, pp.5-12.
Publisher:
Pier Professional
The National Service Framework for Mental Health (Department of Health, 1999) highlights the need for health and social services to tackle stigma and discrimination and to promote the social inclusion of people with mental health problems, but there are doubts as to how effectively this will be translated into action. This article aims to provide a basis for practical action by starting with the experience of exclusion by people with mental health problems, exploring the meanings of social inclusion and exclusion, identifying some useful contributions to thinking about social inclusion and considering what these might mean in practice. Argues that if social inclusion is to be translated into reality for people with mental health problems then the ambiguities within practice and policy need to be recognised, the reasons for exclusion made explicit, and an acknowledgement that promoting inclusion is necessarily a demanding endeavour.
The National Service Framework for Mental Health (Department of Health, 1999) highlights the need for health and social services to tackle stigma and discrimination and to promote the social inclusion of people with mental health problems, but there are doubts as to how effectively this will be translated into action. This article aims to provide a basis for practical action by starting with the experience of exclusion by people with mental health problems, exploring the meanings of social inclusion and exclusion, identifying some useful contributions to thinking about social inclusion and considering what these might mean in practice. Argues that if social inclusion is to be translated into reality for people with mental health problems then the ambiguities within practice and policy need to be recognised, the reasons for exclusion made explicit, and an acknowledgement that promoting inclusion is necessarily a demanding endeavour.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, social exclusion, social policy, stereotyped attitudes, standards, discrimination, employment, equal opportunities;
Mental Health Review, 6(3), September 2001, pp.17-20.
Publisher:
Pier Professional
FOCUS on Mental Health is a UK consortium, founded in 1993, which comprises some 25 representatives of leading UK groups with an interest in mental health. Its overall aim is: to help create a positive climate of opinion towards mental health; to stimulate communication and collaboration between groups working in mental health; to co-ordinate events involving member organisations which are beyond the organisational capacity of individual members of the group; to organise and advise on concrete initiatives, aimed at promoting and improving the image of mental health. Discusses their work and achievements.
FOCUS on Mental Health is a UK consortium, founded in 1993, which comprises some 25 representatives of leading UK groups with an interest in mental health. Its overall aim is: to help create a positive climate of opinion towards mental health; to stimulate communication and collaboration between groups working in mental health; to co-ordinate events involving member organisations which are beyond the organisational capacity of individual members of the group; to organise and advise on concrete initiatives, aimed at promoting and improving the image of mental health. Discusses their work and achievements.
Subject terms:
income, mental health, mental health problems, poverty, public opinion, social exclusion, attitudes, discrimination, employment;
Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 23(2), May 2001, pp.135-153.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
Article identifies that increasing rates of detention through the 1990s in a particular region , disproportionately involve longer-term detentions (under section 3), men, and people with serious mental illnesses. Those detained are likely to experience social difficulties. Changes in legislation are imminent, and the article concludes that thought should be given to the amount of statutory intervention in the lives of seriously mentally ill people, and to the principle of reciprocity in relation to those coerced for lesser periods. Argues that services should seek to address the issues of social exclusion which are reflected in the circumstances of those detained.
Article identifies that increasing rates of detention through the 1990s in a particular region , disproportionately involve longer-term detentions (under section 3), men, and people with serious mental illnesses. Those detained are likely to experience social difficulties. Changes in legislation are imminent, and the article concludes that thought should be given to the amount of statutory intervention in the lives of seriously mentally ill people, and to the principle of reciprocity in relation to those coerced for lesser periods. Argues that services should seek to address the issues of social exclusion which are reflected in the circumstances of those detained.
Subject terms:
law, men, mental health problems, mental health services, monitoring, rights, risk, severe mental health problems, social exclusion, compulsory detention;
Psychiatric Bulletin, 25(4), April 2001, pp.121-123.
Publisher:
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Editorial looking at the relationship between social exclusion and mental health. Also looks at current government policy initiatives and how they are tackling the problem.
Editorial looking at the relationship between social exclusion and mental health. Also looks at current government policy initiatives and how they are tackling the problem.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, policy, rights, service users, severe mental health problems, social exclusion, social policy, central government, discrimination;