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Now the time is right
- Author:
- TAWHAI Susan
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 105, 2000, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Susan Tawhai is one of the contributors to A Gift of Stories, a collection of accounts by people living with mental health problems recently published by the New Zealand Mental Health Commission.
Strategies for living
- Author:
- FAULKNER Alison
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 4(2), May 2000, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In March 2000 the Mental Health Foundation launched a groundbreaking report based on a three-year investigation on the ways in which people with mental health problems manage their own mental illness. This article introduces and discusses the key findings and recommendations.
Adjusting the focus of mental health nursing: incorporating service user's experiences of recovery
- Author:
- REPPER Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 9(6), December 2000, pp.575-587.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental health nursing is currently torn by debate about its proper focus and function, with the two dominant 'camps' competing for ascendancy. Although both traditions stress the need to involve service users in their own care, the hegemonic nature of these professional theories tends to relegate the expertise of those who experience mental health problems. This article considers service users' views and experiences, particularly their accounts of recovery, and finds a place for both approaches. Users also highlight the importance of strategies for social inclusion (facilitating access to roles, responsibilities, relationships and communities) an area of work that has not been prioritised by mental health nurses in either approach. Service users differ from each other and have a range of different roles in different settings. In developing their own strategies for living they need choices, multiple perspectives, a range of approaches and skills.
Psychotherapy patients' views of treatment: on learning from the patient
- Authors:
- BENDE Brigitta, CROSSLEY David
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 24(12), December 2000, pp.453-456.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
Psychotherapy patients' views of treatment received from two senior registrars were obtained by questionnaire. The aim of the study was to give patients an opportunity to reflect on therapy and help trainees evaluate their therapeutic style and the therapy they provided. All patients recalled key issues covered in therapy, 96% found therapy valuable. Seventy-two per cent made comments about therapists' style and 20% made suggestions for improvement of the service. Clinical, service and training implications are discussed and it is suggested that this form of patient survey is a useful adjunct in outcome evaluation of treatments and of training.
What about me?
- Authors:
- RING Chris, WATKINS Jonathon
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.10.00, 2000, p.24.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The authors argues that, to be effective, quality assurance programmes must involve mental health clients more fully in decisions about the organisation of their care.
First-person accounts of delusions
- Authors:
- STANTON Biba, DAVID Anthony
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 24(9), September 2000, pp.333-336.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
In order to investigate cognitive aspects of the experience of delusions, including onset and recovery, autobiographical accounts of schizophrenia were reviewed. The sample was self-selected and biased towards women and highly-educated patients. Most attributed their recovery to a combination of medication, psychotherapy, social support and personal coping strategies; some felt that their illness had enhanced their self-awareness or spirituality.
The Aylesbury story - development of new work and daytime opportunities for people with mental health problems in Aylesbury Vale
- Authors:
- DALEY Mike, et al
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 4(2), May 2000, pp.6-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Describes the successful transformation of an outdated industrial therapy unit into a range of services that meet the diverse needs of individuals in an economically mixed locality. Looks at the planning process, the importance of partnership working and the lessons learned.
Facing up to life in Hong Kong
- Authors:
- BARKER Lindsay, CHEUNG Stephen, NG Petrus
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 4(2), May 2000, pp.21-27.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article asks whether social firms and supported employment can they flourish in the very special situation of the new Hong Kong. Now part of the people's Republic of China, the former colony is still sitting between East and West, capitalism and communism, and is also in the throes of a very sharp recession. The authors look at what the future might hold.
Lest we forget
- Author:
- JACKSON Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 3(7), March 2000, pp.220-221.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
The filmed life stories and testimonies of survivors of the psychiatric system have been added to the National Life Story Collection at the British Library. This article details the Mental Health Media project and gives some brief examples of the kind of stories that were told.
Nowhere else to go: increasing choice and control within supported housing for homeless people with mental health problems
- Authors:
- FLEISCHMANN Pete, WIGMORE Jon
- Publisher:
- Single Homeless Project
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 53p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is the result of twenty one to one interviews and three focus groups with homeless people with experience of mental health problems. It includes their views about preventing homelessness, keyworking, user involvement, care planning and gives an insight into users perceptions of mental health crisis. Included in the report is a ready to use crisis card designed to give users more control at the time of crisis and to raise awareness of each individual's right to respect and fair treatment.