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Mental health and substance misuse: a priority for policy and practice
- Author:
- BARKER Ingrid
- Journal article citation:
- Managing Community Care, 7(3), June 1999, pp.7-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Despite policy statements and abundant evidence of the particular needs and problems of those with a dual diagnosis of mental health problems and substance misuse, very little that is effective is being done for this group. The article reviews the evidence and considers some of the solutions proposed.
Law without enforcement: integrating mental health and justice
- Editors:
- EASTMAN Nigel, PEAY Jill
- Publisher:
- Hart
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 238.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Explores and reflects on the debate on the law relating to mental disorder. Considers the apparently irreconcilable objectives of mental health and justice. Looks at the nature of mental disorder and its impact on legal capacity, juxtaposing constructs which arise from differing disciplines and exposing the inadequacies of current mental health law. Makes proposals for integrating the achievement of mental health and justice and acknowledges the potential contribution of law to mental health is inherently limited. Argues for radical law reform but cautions against hasty and ill considered proposals at a time when issues concerning mental health care and related law are politically highly charged.
Use of community and long-term care by people with dementia in the UK: a review of some issues in service provision and carer and user preferences
- Author:
- MORIARTY J.M.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 3(4), November 1999, pp.311-319.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In the UK, one of the effects of the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 has been to highlight the impact of policy changes and changes to service organisation upon the types and levels of service provision. However, much of the existing literature on the use of community and long-term care services by people with dementia is based upon data collected prior to the implementation of the Act. The article identifies some of the methodological issues and highlights the increasing importance that is likely to be attached to incorporating the service preferences of people with dementia and their carers in the future.
Community care: past failures, future directions
- Author:
- ZITO Jayne
- Journal article citation:
- Probation Journal, 46(2), June 1999, pp.101-105.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The author, founder of the Zito Trust, draws on the evidence of numerous inquiry reports to argue that community care in its present form has failed. She explores how this is linked to the closure of large psychiatric institutions, assesses the direction of mental health policy and identifies where change is needed most.
From care to compulsion?
- Author:
- STEELE Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.1.99, 1999, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Examines the government's new mental health strategy.
Understanding community care: a guide for social workers
- Author:
- McDONALD Ann
- Publisher:
- Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 278p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
Text introducing community care services for people with mental health problems, older people, substance misusers, people with HIV/AIDS, and disabled people.
Review of the 1983 Mental Health Act: a response by the Children's Society
- Author:
- UNDERDOWN Angela
- Publisher:
- Children's Society
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Outsiders coming in?: achieving social inclusion for people with mental health problems
- Authors:
- SAYCE Liz, MORRIS David
- Publisher:
- MIND
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A core aim of government policy is to reduce social exclusion. This requires community engagement and success is dependent on multiagency partnerships. Given the mental health dimension in social exclusion, achievements will be limited without significant involvement from mental health agencies.
The national service framework for mental health
- Author:
- RICHARDS David
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 3(4), December 1999, pp.136-139.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
This report gives a summary and assessment of the new National Service Framework for mental health, designed to drive forward and monitor service development and improvement.
The sense in belonging
- Author:
- DUNN Sara
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 3(4), December 1999, pp.114-116.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
This article gives an extensive summary of Mind's inquiry into social exclusion and mental health problems. The main conclusion is that mental ill-health is a key determinant and consequence of social exclusion.