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Sources of meaning derived from occupational engagement for people recovering from mental illness
- Authors:
- HANCOCK Nicola, HONEY Anne, BUNDY Anita C.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(8), 2015, pp.508-515.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Introduction: Engagement in meaningful occupations is of central importance in mental health recovery. The purpose of this study was to gain a richer understanding of the relationships between occupations, sources of meaning and recovery for people living with mental illness. Method: People living with mental illness (n = 78) attending an Australian Clubhouse completed the recovery assessment scale and socially valued role classification scale. Qualitative and quantitative data were analysed using mixed methods. Findings: The most meaningful occupations were those most likely to provide opportunities for social connection and being valued by others. The frequency with which these socially derived sources of meaning were identified far outweighed other sources: positive sense of self; skills/personal development; time use/routine; financial gain and fun/pleasure. Neither the occupations identified as most meaningful nor the source of meaning differed depending on level of recovery. Conclusion: Irrespective of stage of recovery, socially derived aspects of meaning are most frequently prioritized by people living with mental illness. In facilitating engagement in personally meaningful occupations, occupational therapists need to understand that, for many, meaningfulness centres around inter-dependence: being with others, belonging, giving or contributing and being valued by others. (Publisher abstract)
Hearing voices and befriending schemes
- Author:
- HOLTTUM Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 15(4), 2011, pp.160-164.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper provides a summary of 2 recent research papers relating to mental health and social inclusion. The first (Beavan, J. Mental Health, 2011, 20, 281-92) considers the prevalence of voice hearing. Voice hearing is defined as when someone hears a voice that sounds real (rather than a thought) but that others cannot hear. Studies spanning more than 100 years are reviewed and suggest that hearing voices is more common than usually thought. The article argues the case for viewing hearing voices more positively than at present. The second article (Mitchell & Pistrang, Psychology and Psychotherapy, 2011, 84, 151-69) looks at befriending schemes for people with mental health problems. Interviews involving 8 people with mental health conditions and their befrienders suggest that demonstrating empathy and being non-judgmental helped people with mental health conditions to talk things through, with both parties learning from one another. Going out together helped befriendees gain greater confidence to participate in further activities and feel less isolated.
Mental health and public transport
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH ACTION GROUP
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Action Group
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- Derby
Back in 2008, the Government introduced national concessionary bus passes. People with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and sensory disabilities were eligible but the legislation did not include a category for people with mental health problems. Given that public transport plays a significant role in social inclusion, this research was conducted in order to investigate how important access to public transport is in the maintaining of good mental health and in recovery from an episode of poor mental health. A survey was designed which consisted of 16 questions split into 3 different sections: the need for public transport; experience of public transport; and concessionary fares for public transport. A total of 203 responses were received from across the United Kingdom. The findings revealed that 83% of respondents believe that that access to public transport is very important to their mental health. Barriers to public transport included: cost-prohibitive prices, overcrowding, unreliability, transport staff who are poorly trained in mental health and a continued level of ignorance and discrimination from their fellow passengers. Having a concession brings about not only the obvious financial benefit but also help to significantly reduce other barriers such as anxiety and low motivation levels.
What does social inclusion mean?
- Author:
- BERTRAM Mark
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 12(2), May 2008, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on findings from a survey of over 150 service users, through one-to-one interviews and discussion groups, which asked what the term 'social inclusion' meant to them. It also gathered their thoughts on whether mental health services could help people in the area of social inclusion.
Work for health?: exploring the issues around employment and mental health: notes from study day 7th June 2005
- Author:
- SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Social Perspectives Network
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Summaries of the study day which brought together leading policy makers, survivors, carers, practitioners and educators to look at the issues around employment, mental health and social inclusion through presentations and participatory workshops.
Moving to inclusion
- Authors:
- BATES Peter, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, April 2006, pp.16-18.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
People who have mental health issues or learning difficulties tend to spend a lot of time in segregated places when, in general, services should be helping them move more into places used by everyone, and to get involved in activities open to everyone. The National Development Team had developed an 'inclusion traffic lights' system to help staff think about what they are doing now, and how they could support service users towards greater social inclusion. This article describes the model and then shows how it had been used by day services.
Deprivation, psychological distress and consultation length in general practice
- Authors:
- STIRLING A.M., WILSON P., McCONNACHIE A.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of General Practice, 51(467), June 2001, pp.456-460.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of General Practitioners
Dance as a complex intervention in an acute mental health setting: a place 'in-between'
- Authors:
- FROGGETT Lynn, LITTLE Robert
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(2), February 2012, pp.93-99.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Prior studies on the benefits of dance have tended to focus on clinical outcomes. This study evaluated a dance therapy programme in an acute NHS mental health setting in England. Occupational therapists collaborated with a professional dancer to facilitate the programme. The study used the Herth Hope Index with 11 service users. Fifteen interviews were conducted with service users. Five members of staff were interviewed and film-based data were also utilised. Findings indicated that the value of the dance programme was related to its 'in-between' status as an intervention; dance connected the inner and outer experience of service users by engaging the creative imagination and translating it into movement. It also contributed to a hopeful but realistic sense of connection between mind and body and to social groups inside and outside the hospital. The authors concluded that dance provided an appropriate challenge for service users in acute mental health settings. Implications for practice are discussed.
Mental health and art
- Author:
- SECKER Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, May 2011, pp.21-22.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Drawing on the findings from research conducted at Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Central Lancashire 2007, the author discusses how art and artistic expression can help to improve mental health. As part of the study case studies were carried out with six diverse projects. Eight processes that were found to benefit participants in the six projects were identified. These were: getting motivated; focusing on art; connecting with others; rebuilding identities; expanding horizons; self-expression; connecting with abilities; and having time out.
Psychosocial factors affecting adults with intellectual disabilities with psychiatric disorders in Cali, Colombia
- Authors:
- VERDUGO Miguel Angel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 6(3), September 2009, pp.173-179.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The objective of this study was to describe the psychosocial factors associated with the comorbidity between intellectual disability (ID) and psychiatric disorder of adults in the city of Cali, Colombia. Subjects were 50 dyads consisting of a carer and a person with ID. The Caregivers Questionnaire and the Integral Quality of Life Scale were adapted for use in the study. The analysis of information was based on three factors: person, family, and society. In the case of the personal factor, an adequate level of physical well-being and a good level of self-care were found in more than 60% of the adults with dual diagnosis, good adherence to treatment in 82%, and medium satisfaction in the individual-context relationship in 54%. With regard to the family factor, a high level of satisfaction of needs (84%) was found. Good family functioning was observed in 86%, while family participation in rehabilitation was reported to be between moderate and deficient in 60% of the cases. With respect to the social factor, cases of support between moderate and deficient were found in 68%, and a regular inclusion was observed in 48%. The authors conclude that the family functioning aspect appeared as the major protective factor, while the inclusion and social support were shown as the main risk factors.