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Social capital: can the ideas or Robert Putnam assist the practice of social work?
- Author:
- MAGEE Denis
- Journal article citation:
- Irish Social Worker, Spring 2011, pp.15-18.
- Publisher:
- Irish Association of Social Workers
This article argues that social work is engaged in the promotion of social capital, as theorised by Robert Putnam, and that social work is inherently a capacity building activity. The article explores how the idea of social capital might enhance and enable social workers to practice with greater effectiveness, particularly in the area of child protection and mental health. The value of Putnam’s idea of social capital is also discussed, particularly the concept of ‘bonding and bridging’ social capital, and, in ending, a critique of social capital is presented. The author concludes that, from a social work perspective, the concept of social capital merges seamlessly with some social work methods of intervention, namely the strengths-based approach to social work and also systems and ecological theories.
The mental health risks and vulnerabilities of lesbian, gay and bisexual people: a role for social work
- Author:
- SMITH Owen
- Journal article citation:
- Irish Social Worker, Spring 2011, pp.8-14.
- Publisher:
- Irish Association of Social Workers
This paper examines the mental health risk of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people and the responsibilities placed on social workers in their practice. The paper begins by briefly exploring the context of LGB mental health and the effects of heterosexism and homophobia which can result in stress. The relationship of the health and social care professions is considered with a brief analysis of positive and negative therapeutic interventions. Finally, the role of social workers is investigated with guidelines presented to effective practice and what is sought going forward with of particular emphasis on LGB clients in Ireland. The paper concludes that, fortunately, Ireland is becoming progressively more positive for the LGB community, and the needs of LGB people are now better addressed than before.
Mental health social work in context
- Author:
- GOULD Nick
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 216p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Following a resurgence of interest in social work in mental health services in recent years, mental health is now a core part of all qualifying social work students’ training. This textbook aims to prepare students for practice and to develop their knowledge around: promoting the social inclusion of people with mental health problems; the changing context of multidisciplinary mental health services; an integrated evidence base for practice; and working with people with mental health problems across the life course. Chapters include: perspectives on mental health; developing socially inclusive practice; the social work role in mental health services; children and adolescents; mental health social work with adults: mood disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder; mental health social work with adults: psychoses and personality disorders; mental health social work with older people; risk and dangerousness; and the future of mental health social work.
The social worker's guide to child and adolescent mental health
- Author:
- WALKER Steven
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 288p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The author’s aim is to provide a comprehensive guide to working with children and young people who are experiencing mental health problems. He also hopes to equip the reader with the knowledge and skills to provide the best service to these vulnerable young people. The first part of the book considers what role social work can play in child and adolescent mental health. It explores key ideas related to mental health and young people, including attachment issues, children's emotional development and common and complex mental health problems. The author then goes on to look at how social work skills and methods can be applied to working with children and young people with mental health problems. Here he offers guidance on assessment tools, intervention, and multi-disciplinary working. The final section of the book focuses on the wider context, such as legislative and policy frameworks and the importance of considering cultural, spiritual and religious identity. Case examples, reflective activities and practical exercises are included throughout to underpin theory and knowledge. The book is expected to be of interest to pre- and post-qualifying social work practitioners involved with children, adolescents and families, in particular those working in mental health settings, as well as approved mental health professionals.
An integral approach to mental health recovery: implications for social work
- Author:
- STARNINO Vincent R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 19(7), October 2009, pp.820-842.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The term recovery has become increasingly popular in the area of mental health care. Recently, it has been described by policy makers as the guiding vision for transforming the mental health system. Problematic, however, is that a lack of clarity continues to exist regarding how recovery is to be defined. Definitional attempts often appear to have competing opinions about what the concept exactly stands for. This causes confusion for both professionals and consumers desiring to adopt a recovery approach. This article organises and connects insights from different views of mental health recovery by drawing on aspects of Ken Wilber's integral theory. The intention is to create a conceptual framework that brings together the competing ideological positions held by key stakeholders who have helped to shape the contemporary recovery paradigm. The resulting model comprises 4 quadrants which present a framework for situating recovery themes alongside their respective philosophical underpinnings. The implications for social work practice and education is discussed.
The role of social work in the field of mental health: dual diagnoses as a challenge for social workers
- Authors:
- KVATERNIK Ines, GREBENC Vera
- Journal article citation:
- European Journal of Social Work, 12(4), December 2009, pp.509-521.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper provides a discussion about the relevance of medical terminology within the social work context. The authors use the example of dual diagnoses to argue for less stigmatised attitudes toward people who become, in the process of help, labelled as people with dual diagnoses. It argues that using medical terminology in the field of social work is often a strategy to exclude people from accessing help. It is concluded that social workers do not need knowledge about diagnoses - knowing the diagnosis is important only as information that illustrates users' specific experience and perception of reality, the available resources and obstacles that people face in their everyday life. The planning of a social work intervention should be based on an operational definition of everyday life, e.g. how people live through the day, what are the important and valued roles they play in life, what are their wishes and needs.
Sexuality and social work
- Authors:
- BYWATER Julie, JONES Rhiannon
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 158p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
Sexuality remains a neglected and largely taboo area within practice, but it can be a demanding aspect of social work. Social workers may be familiar with the importance of issues such as racism and ethnicity, but sexuality is also a very significant part of people's lives, closest relationships and sense of identity. This valuable resource introduces the topic, using a combination of perspectives to consider sexual diversity and examining related issues across the life-course, including sexual orientation, disability, HIV, sexual abuse, mental health and sexual exploitation. It also includes recent legislation which has significant implications for social work practice.
Tackling mental health crises
- Authors:
- KINGDON David, FINN Marie
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 249p.
- Place of publication:
- London
How can medical, psychological and social approaches to tackling crises be integrated? How best to manage clients who present in crisis is a vital but much neglected area of clinical practice. This book aims to provide a practical guide to combining social and psychological responses to mental health problems. The authors look at what constitutes a crisis, be it an individual crisis presentation or a situational crisis for services. They reject current diagnostic approaches to mental health, focusing instead on a symptom-led approach and keeping an awareness of the intervention experience for clients and carers throughout. Subjects covered include: engaging and assessing the client; risk assessment and management; emotional, behavioural, cognitive and physical presentations; and service teams and settings. The emphasis throughout is on taking a holistic look at crisis prevention and management, encompassing both the work that takes place at an individual level and the wider impact of societal and political issues.
The international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF), a new tool for social workers
- Author:
- BARROW Frederica H.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 5(1), 2006, pp.65-73.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The World Health Organization (WHO) ratified the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in 2001. This followed a ten year period of international development which shifted emphasis from a system concerned with the consequences of disease to a system concerned with human functionality and health. Disability advocates contributed to this system which has potential as a tool for social work classification and assessment. In this article, background information is provided, the system is briefly described, and guidance is offered regarding training options as a way of introducing it as a new assessment tool for social workers. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
An examination of the implementation of restorative justice in Canada and family group conferencing approaches in the UK
- Author:
- FOX Darrell
- Publisher:
- Venture Press
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 62p.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
The author provides us with a short history of restorative justice as well as highlighting the models of restorative justice, and in particular establishing the variations and similarities between the Wagga Wagga and the New Zealand models. The use of the former in welfare issues and the latter in judicial matters is amply illustrated by the conference facilitator scripts which are included as appendices. Restorative interventions or conferences are currently flavour of the month in many areas of social work from youth justice to mental health despite a lack of research evidence to support its "success"; and the author is quite rightly critical of some of the ways in which the original processes used by Aboriginal peoples have been interpreted.