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Given a voice
- Author:
- SAYCE Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 8.9.93, 1993, pp.48-50.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Workers in mental health are in a unique position to help women who were sexually abused as children speak out about it and so regain their self-esteem.
Complementary health approaches for postpartum depression: a systematic review
- Authors:
- McCLOSKEY Rebecca J., RENO Rebecca
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 17(1), 2019, pp.106-128.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Postpartum Depression (PPD) affects approximately 9 - 20% of women. Many women with PPD go undiagnosed and/ or do not follow through on referrals for treatment. Although the most routinely prescribed treatments for PPD are antidepressant medication and psychotherapy, a significant number of women desire non-traditional options. This article provides a systematic review of ten recently published, randomized clinical trials in the examination of the effectiveness of complementary health approaches—the use of non-mainstream products and interventions—on PPD. A search of nine databases of the English language literature from the years 2006 to 2018 was performed. Review criteria included published work, utilization of randomized-controlled trials, and the use of a reliable and valid measurement tool to identify cases of PPD and monitor changes in symptom severity. The studies reviewed focused on the following interventions: aromatherapy, bright light therapy, electroacupuncture, infant massage, iron supplementation, mindfulness training, omega-3 fatty acids, saffron, and yoga. Outcomes demonstrate the feasibility and safety of these approaches, as well as varying degrees of effectiveness. While many were pilot studies using small sample sizes, the results are encouraging and substantiate the need for additional trials. Studies are summarized and limitations and implications for social work and future research are described. (Publisher abstract)
Women and psychiatric treatment: a comprehensive text and practical guide
- Editors:
- HENDERSON Claire, SMITH Catherine, SMITH Shubulade, STEVENS Angela, (eds)
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 338p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides a practical guide to the challenge of preserving fairness in access and quality of provision of health care and argues that equity is only achievable through greater recognition of gender differences. Taking into account the main variables which influence treatment, such as setting, age and culture, clear suggestions are given for the reform of training, research and provision of services according to gender differences. This practical text offers a thorough investigation of the issues surrounding the treatment of women with mental health problems. It will be welcomed by psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and other mental health workers.
Towards women-sensitive mental health services
- Authors:
- BARNES Marian, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 7(1), March 2002, pp.19-21.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Looks at women only mental health services, and draws on existing knowledge and research evidence about women's experiences of mental distress and of the mental health systems.
Missionaries with the hopeless? Inebriety, mental deficiency and the burdens
- Author:
- CARPENTER K. Peter
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 28(2), June 2000, pp.60-64.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century campaign for the treatment of 'inebriates' used many of the themes used by campaigners for the care of the 'feeble-minded'. The inebriate reformatories admitted mainly women, and their low rate of success was blamed on the inmates being 'mental defectives', rather than a result of the methods used. When the reformatories closed, these were reused as institutions under the Mental Deficiency Act 1913. Having been missionaries, the Reverend H. N. burden and his wives managed inebriate reformatories and then switched to running colonies for 'mental defectives'. The present article examines some of the links between the two movements.
Homeless women in London: the hostel perspective
- Author:
- JAMES Adrian
- Journal article citation:
- Health Trends, 23(2), 1991, pp.80-83.
- Publisher:
- Office for National Statistics
Reviews studies of homeless mentally ill people and reports on a survey of women receiving psychiatric treatment while living in a hostel.
Addressing PTSD in low-income victims of intimate partner violence: moving toward a comprehensive intervention
- Author:
- SCHMIDT Ioana Dana
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 59(3), 2014, pp.253-260.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Research indicates that female victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are at risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other negative mental health outcomes. Low-income women of colour experience IPV at disproportionately high rates and may need a comprehensive array of resources to recover from victimisation. Although cognitive–behavioural therapy, a psychotherapeutic approach, has been established as the most effective treatment for PTSD in some populations, psychotherapy may not be sufficient for this population of survivors. This article reviews the relevant research and literature on treatment approaches for victims of IPV and provides an overview of studies investigating more holistic intervention approaches that feature components such as social support groups and advocacy, in addition to psychotherapy. Relying on conservation of resources theory, which posits a relationship between resources and psychological stress, and a relationship-oriented ecological framework, this article presents a model of a comprehensive intervention for disadvantaged minority victims of IPV that can help address issues related to PTSD and empower survivors to access necessary resources. (Edited publisher abstract)
Impact of dual disorders, trauma, and social support on quality of life among women in treatment for substance dependence
- Authors:
- BROWN Suzanne, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 9(1), 2013, pp.61-71.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Objective: Women with dual disorders report lower levels of social support than women with substance dependence alone, and lower levels of social support have been associated with lower quality of life among individuals with substance use disorders. However, little is known about the impact of trauma symptoms and violence exposure on quality of life for women with dual disorders. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of dual disorders, trauma, and social support related to recovery on various domains of quality of life among women in substance abuse treatment. Methods: This study utilised multiple standardised measures and hierarchical ordinary least squares regression to examine quality of life, trauma, and social support in women with dual disorders. Four domains of quality of life were measured (physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains). Participants (N = 369) were recruited from three inner-city women-only addiction treatment programmes. Institutional review board approval was obtained prior to sample recruitment. Results: Presence of dual disorders was significantly associated with lower quality of life in the physical and psychological domains. However, this difference was no longer significant when trauma symptoms were added to the model. Trauma symptoms and support for recovery significantly predicted quality of life across all four domains and friends’ support for abstinence across three domains. Conclusions: Findings suggest that the presence of dual disorders in women may indicate a history of trauma. They also support the importance of both friends’ support for abstinence and recovery support as predictors of quality of life in women with dual disorders. Interventions that focus on social support and quality of life in treatment with women with substance use disorders may potentially enhance treatment outcomes. (Publisher abstract)
Co-occurring disorders among female jail detainees: implications for service delivery
- Authors:
- FARKAS Kathleen J., HROUDA Debra R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 7(1/2), 2007, pp.51-67.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The increase in the numbers of women incarcerated in prisons and jails in the United States has given rise to questions about their mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. This study used DSM-IV criteria to describe both lifetime and current diagnoses for substance use disorders, major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and generalized anxiety disorder in a sample of 198 female jail detainees. Women were asked about readiness for treatment and AODA and mental health service use. Findings underscore the view that female jail detainees have complicated diagnostic histories and that the jail setting can provide opportunities for assessment and services. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Whose recovery is it anyway?
- Author:
- SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Social Perspectives Network
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 66p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Recovery is increasingly seen as a progressive way forward in mental health. But to what extent is the current thinking and practice around recovery relevant to and inclusive of service users from diverse sections of the community, such as black and minority ethnic groups, (BME) lesbian, gay and bisexual communities (LGB) and women? This study contributes to this debate.