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Service users' experience of receiving bad news about their mental health
- Authors:
- GALLAGHER Ann, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 19(1), February 2010, pp.34-42.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
The breaking and receipt of bad news is little referred to in the mental health literature. This paper reports findings from a qualitative pilot study which set out to document service users’ experience of good and bad news from mental health professionals, to explore the impact of that news upon them, and to identify strategies used by professionals when breaking bad news. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 mental health service users. The participants recounted key moments when good or bad news was delivered to them and described the impact of that news on their psychological well being. The results showed that the receiving of a diagnosis could be perceived as bad news or a cause of confusion where a diagnosis is changed. The importance of trust in professionals, the use of adequate time and information was considered important in buffering the impact of potentially bad news. The technique of comparing a mental disorder to a physical disorder is not always helpful. The article concludes that the delivery of bad news in mental health is more complex than a “good or bad news” paradigm and it should be done in the context of a good therapeutic alliance. An individualised approach to delivering news about diagnosis is advocated.
Know your normal: young people with autism's experience of mental health
- Authors:
- AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM, CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN AUTISM AND EDUCATION
- Publisher:
- Ambitious about Autism
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- London
This report outlines the findings of research to explore the mental health experiences of young autistic people and makes recommendations on how best to meet their needs. A total 130 young people completed an online survey or took part in interviews. The study was carried out by a group of young researchers who worked with the Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE). The research found that four out of five of the young people experienced mental health issues, yet few felt confident in knowing who to ask for help. Two thirds of young people said that if they did ask for help they had little or no confidence they would get what they need. The report outlines three key points young autistic people believe will make the biggest difference to their experience of mental health: support in identifying and communicating how they feel; a reduction in stigma and increased knowledge around mental health and autism; and to be able to access suitable support when they need it. A toolkit to help young people identify what normal looks like when they are healthy and well and explain any changes was developed as part of the research. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making care programme approach meetings more accessible and person-centred for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- HALL Ian, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 3(1), March 2009, pp.23-29.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The care programme approach (CPA) is an important part of supporting people with mental health problems in the community and has been applied with variable success in services for people with learning disabilities. Investigation into service users' understanding of the CPA has been limited. This study employed multiple methodologies to explore what service users with learning disabilities and additional mental health problems thought about the CPA process, and what their understanding of it was. The authors used the findings to work with other professionals to adapt the meetings in a way that was accessible and inclusive. This work was included in the service communication plan and produced guidance for care co-ordinators and materials to be used at the meetings. The guidance and materials can be used by any service and will be available online.
Switched on
- Author:
- MOORE Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 20.11.08 supplement, 2008, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports on two initiatives which are using internet and text-based technology to elicit feedback from mental health patients and provide them with support. The first, Patient Opinion, allows service users and carers to post comments on a website, which are then answered by the relevant trust. A second initiative uses text messaging to enable patients with bipolar disorder to self-assess their mood.
Creative solutions
- Author:
- LIDDON Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 19.9.96, 1996, p.31.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Creative writing groups provide a supportive setting in which mental health users and their carers can voice feelings about their experiences, as this article explains.
Exploring perceptions of quality of life of frail older people during and after their transition to institutional care
- Author:
- ESRC GROWING OLDER PROGRAMME
- Publisher:
- University of Sheffield. Department of Sociological Studies
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
Reports on research to investigate the quality of life of older people with severe physical and/or mental conditions or disabilities at the end of their lives. The research aims to contributed to the understanding of the quality of life for frail older people, from the perspective of older people themselves. The research used a symbolic interactionist framework and takes a subjective, qualitative approach to quality of life as a multi-dimensional concept, including social, psychological, emotional, cultural, spiritual and environmental dimensions. This ethnographic research included six focus groups, naturalistic observation, and interviews with 52 individuals who had moved into care homes in the previous six months.
Terms of engagement
- Author:
- ROSE Diana
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 108, March 2001, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Discusses the importance of service users of mental health service challenging the medical discourse, and constructing alternative discourses.
You don't know what it's like
- Author:
- CASTILLO Heather
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4(2), October 2000, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Personality disorder has become synonymous with violence and inhumanity. But the experiences of people with the diagnosis tell a very different story.
Social care workers’ experiences of supporting the mental health needs of young people with hearing difficulties
- Author:
- IVORY Niall
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Care, 2, 2019,
- Publisher:
- Dublin Institute of Technology
- Place of publication:
- Dublin
This study examines the experiences of social care workers working with deaf young people presenting with mental health issues in a residential setting. A qualitative research methodology was implemented to gather the data. Four participants engaged in semi-structured interviews. The data collected was analysed using thematic analysis. The research findings identified three themes that were relevant to the research aim. The participants described experiencing issues of anxiety, self-harm and suicidal ideation among their clients. The findings acknowledge the significant impact sign language has in mitigating mental health issues and how isolation due to communication issues among the hearing community can negatively impact on young deaf people. The benefits of engaging with the wider Deaf community was highlighted as having positive psychological outcomes. The findings identified the views of workers about how parents, who were not competent in sign language could contribute to negative developmental outcomes, in agreement with existing literature. Organisational challenges were identified, and the findings suggested there were issues in policies and staff training. This indicates that there are opportunities for the organisation and staff to offer greater support to the clients. (Edited publisher abstract)
Perspectives of people who are deaf and hard of hearing on mental health, recovery, and peer support
- Authors:
- CABRAL Linda, MUHR Kathy, SAVAGEAU Judith
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 49(6), 2013, pp.649-657.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This qualitative study sought to better understand the experiences of deaf and hard of hearing individuals with accessing recovery-oriented mental health services and peer support via a focus group and interviews. Cultural brokers were used to facilitate culturally-sensitive communication with study participants. Findings indicate that access to adequate mental health services, not just recovery-oriented and peer support services, is not widely available for this population, largely due to communication barriers. Feelings of isolation and stigma are high among this population. Public mental health systems need to adapt and expand services for various cultural groups to insure recovery. (Publisher abstract)