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Social psychiatry and social policy for the 21st century - new concepts for new needs: the ‘psychologically-informed environment’
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Robin, HAIGH Rex
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 14(4), November 2010, pp.30-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
There are many modern-day environments in which the original therapeutic community (TC) model has been unable to make headway. This paper describes new ideas have been emerging over recent years for the development of institutions and services that can be adapted to a wide range of psychological needs and settings, such as homelessness hostels and refuges. It proposes that where the concept of a TC was unable to go, the more flexible and adaptable concept of a psychologically-informed environment (PIE) can be applied. The PIE approach seems to offer greater flexibility in scope than the TC model. With its stress on reflective practice in frontline services, the PIE approach, along with its counterpart the psychologically-informed planned environment (PIPE) for high risk or security settings, aim to revitalise discussion over how best to manage the psychological and emotional needs of some of the most excluded from society and to support them into recovery.
Bringing it all back home
- Author:
- JOHNSON Robin
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 12(2), May 2008, pp.9-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article provides a broad overview of relations between mental health and housing service over recent years. The article draws on the findings of the Northern Centre for Mental Health commissioned study in 2003 on the views and experiences of staff working in social housing, published in 2006. The author calls for better co-operation and co-ordination between mental health and housing support services, and greater recognition of the important role of social housing in community mental health care.
Do “complex needs” need “complex needs services”? – part one
- Author:
- JOHNSON Robin
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 17(3), 2013, pp.127-134.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – This paper – the first of two – aims to trace the origins of, and suggest the underlying intentions behind, the recent appearance of the new term “complex needs”, amongst commissioners, service providers and some service user groups. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes a narrative approach, describing the early appearance of the term “complex needs” in services for those excluded from and/or stigmatised in mental health services. This is then contextualised with UK Government policy papers. Findings – Contemporary usage of the term “complex needs” may at times be inconsistent and confusing; but it reflects government concerns that service provision has become too narrow in focus, and less needs-led. The concept embodies an implicit critique of overly narrow practice, and holds the prospect of more systemic change. Originality/value – “Complex needs” is relatively new, as a quasi-technical term; as is any analysis locating its usage in the context of current overly narrow service definitions. (Publisher abstract)