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Youth with mental illness: attitudes towards and therapeutic benefits of residential stepped care
- Authors:
- MAGOR-BLATCH Lynne E., INGHAM Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 51(3), 2015, pp.338-346.
- Publisher:
- Springer
There is little research reporting the 'lived experience' of young people undertaking treatment for mental health conditions. This pilot study explores the phenomenological experiences of a small group of six young people aged 14-18 years who were resident of a youth stepped-care mental health program in the Australian Capital Territory. Using semi-structured interviews, data were collected and two main themes emerged: (a) 'Life engagement' and (b) 'Relationships.' Participants also provided responses on self-report measures at baseline and follow-up and feedback on aspects of the program. Further research is suggested to build on this study to increase research outcomes. (Edited publisher abstract)
Experiences of the early implementation of the Mental health (care and treatment) (Scotland) act, 2003: a cohort study
- Authors:
- RIDLEY Julie, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This evaluative research study was commissioned to explore the implementation of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (MHCT Act). A team of independent researchers including 8 mental health service users undertook the study, which lasted 2 years from September 2006. Using qualitative methods, the experiences and viewpoints of those subjected to compulsory care and treatment, of informal carers and families, and of a range of health and social care professionals and advocacy workers were explored in-depth. The findings should be read within the context of the research study undertaken, and care taken in generalising to different populations and areas. Main findings are presented.
Testimony: inside stories of mental health care
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Media
Testimony is a Mental Health Media project supported by the Wellcome Trust. In 1999 over 50 users or former users of the British mental healthcare system were filmed talking about their experiences of care between the 1930s and 1985. Testimony aims to use this material to increase understanding and challenge attitudes towards those who use mental health services. The resource section gives access to articles on the history of the asylum in the 20th century and the growth of the service user movement. The archive section provides all interview transcripts from the original Testimony archive.
Identifying need for mental health services in substance abuse clients
- Authors:
- MERICLE Amy A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 8(31), July 2012, pp.218-228.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Given the prevalence and consequences of their co-occurrence, it is important that clients’ needs for services to address both substance use and mental health problems are accurately assessed. This study examined correspondence between client-reported psychiatric symptoms and client and counsellor ratings of need for mental health treatment and explored characteristics associated with underrating. The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) was used with 3,972 clients entering outpatient substance abuse treatment across the U.S. While agreement between symptoms and ratings of need for mental health treatment was fairly high, there was a substantial amount of underrating. Approximately 54% of clients had at least some psychiatric problems and 30% of these clients underrated their need for mental health services. Counsellors also underrated need for mental health services in 32% of clients who reported psychiatric problems, even though 36% of them indicated that obtaining treatment for mental health problems was important to them. Two factors were linked to this underrating. Clients with psychiatric problems and a drug disorder were more likely than clients without a drug disorder to underrate their need (as were counsellors), and clients with psychiatric problems who were assessed at programs licensed by an outside agency were less likely to underrate their need (as were counsellors). The authors stress the importance of counsellors receiving training, supervision, and support to help them asses their clients’ need to access mental health care.
Women's experience of forensic mental health services: implications for practice
- Authors:
- COOKE Kerry, BAILEY Di
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 6(4), 2011, pp.186-194.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
A pilot study was undertaken to explore women's experiences of forensic mental health care and inform a potential larger scale research project. Participants were recruited from women service users of a forensic community mental health team. In-depth interviews were undertaken with 7 women who had experience of using secure services. Using content analysis, three broad themes were identified: women's experiences of different settings and treatments, relationships with staff, and the impact of placements and social contacts. The article discusses the findings, with examples from the interviews. It reports that despite their relatively disadvantaged position, the women were able to articulate what worked and offered clear suggestions for improving services.
Supporting briefing note: community mental health survey 2010
- Author:
- CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Care Quality Commission
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Key findings from a 2010 survey of people who use community mental health services are reported. The 2010 survey comprises a sample of service users aged 16 and over who had been in contact with NHS community mental health services in the period 1 July 2009 to 30 September 2009 and who were receiving specialist help for a mental health condition. A total of 17,199 questionnaires were returned, a response rate of 32%. The survey aimed to find out about the experiences of people using mental health services in the community. These services provide care and treatment to people who have been referred to a psychiatric outpatient clinic, local community mental health team, or other community-based mental health services. The survey results are presented separately for those on Care Programme Approach (CPA) and those not on CPA. The survey questions relate to: health and social care workers; medications; talking therapies; care coordinators or lead professionals; care plans; care reviews; day to day living; and crisis care. Overall, service users rated the care they received from mental health services in the last 12 months as: excellent 29%, very good 30%, good 20%, fair 12%, poor 5% and very poor 4%.
Psychiatrist-consumer relationships in US public mental health care: consumers' views of a disability system
- Author:
- TANENBAUM Sandra J.
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 24(6), October 2009, pp.715-726.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The US public mental health system is a disability system. By this is meant that public programs for people with mental illness serve consumers who are seriously and chronically ill, functionally disabled and eligible for benefits by virtue of their disability. This study explores, through focus groups and qualitative data analysis, the perceptions of these consumers of their relationships with public sector psychiatrists. Thematic analysis finds relationships of three types - compliance, collaboration and contention - and constituent sub-themes that specify these further. Issues of poverty and powerlessness arise in every category, but especially in contentious relationships. The paper argues that the economic and political empowerment of people with psychiatric disabilities is vital to the success of their clinical care.
Experiences of the early implementation of the Mental health (care and treatment) (Scotland) act 2003: a cohort study
- Authors:
- RIDLEY Julie, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 132p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This research study, commissioned by the Scottish Government Health Directorate, has evaluated the experience and perspectives of those with direct experience of, as well as those working with, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (MHCT Act). A team of independent researchers including 8 mental health service users undertook the study, which lasted 2 years from September 2006. The broad aim of the study was to evaluate the implementation of the MHCT Act by exploring in-depth the experiences and perceptions of service users, informal carers/relatives, and various health and social care professionals and advocacy workers, and to consider stakeholders’ views in light of those expressed prior to implementation of the MHCT Act. The methodological approach was qualitative, using interviews and focus groups as the main tools to articulate different viewpoints and explore individual experiences of compulsion.
Mental health user narratives: new perspectives on illness and recovery
- Author:
- COHEN Bruce M.Z.
- Publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 211p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
Drawing on extensive research in the UK, Mental Health User Narratives focuses on the listening to and understanding of the mental health user within the psychiatric system. It differs from other texts in the field by arguing for the avoidance of immediate interpretation. Instead, the user 'narratives' (or stories) are taken at face value, building a more rounded picture of the lives of users, and producing new perspectives on mental health and illness. Insights are gained into such areas as spiritualism, self-coping, self-recovery, alternative treatments, positive affects of illness and future life paths. Further, comparison of institutional and home treatment psychiatric narratives illustrates the fluidity of illness-identity depending on the psychiatric intervention experienced. The research in this book will demonstrate a need to widen the therapeutic mind to include the mundane and everyday as an additional focus for treatment and recovery. It is the first volume allowing mental health users to speak to the professional community which offers to treat them and as such will be an important resource for professionals, students and practitioners in the mental health field.
Service users' views of self-help strategies and research in the UK
- Authors:
- LUCOCK Mike, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 16(6), December 2007, pp.795-805.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Self-help approaches for mental health problems are a research and service development priority within the UK. The aim was to engage service users in the research process through a consultation exercise, seek their views on the strategies they use to manage their lives and priorities for research into self-help Service users were involved in planning and conducting a consultation event and in analysing, interpreting and disseminating the findings. Forty nine service users attended the consultation event. Notes and key points from focus groups discussions were analysed to identify main theme Five themes for service user self-help strategies were identified; managing and structuring the day; empowerment; engaging others to help yourself; physical health and well being; and spirituality. Four research priority areas in self-help were identified: the importance of user-led research; research into self-help strategies to improve physical health and well being; mapping of available services and self-help approaches; and what works and why self-help research and developments should take account of these service users' views of research priorities and the strategies they use to manage their lives.