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Women with and without intellectual disability and psychiatric disorders: an examination of the literature
- Authors:
- TAGGART L., MCMILLAN R., LAWSON A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12(3), September 2008, pp.191-211.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
This article examines the literature on women with and without intellectual disability and psychiatric disorders, using a gender social model of health. Relevant empirical studies, international literature reviews and policies between 1980 and 2007 were identified from electronic databases, journals and secondary sources. Three areas were examined: psychiatric disorders, their contextual background, and their clinical presentation. There are minimal levels of research into women with intellectual disability and psychiatric disorders. However, this article hypothesizes that women with intellectual disability have higher rates of psychiatric disorders than women without. This may result from greater vulnerability related both to internal factors (`intra': cognitive deficits, poorer communication skills, limited social skills) and to the external world (`inter': lack of opportunities, stigma, poor social support networks). The article argues that such women require gender-sensitive mental health services. However, more empirical evidence is required to support this claim and to inform development and delivery of services.
Is exercise helpful for women aged 50 and over with mental health problems and what are the barriers to exercise?
- Authors:
- TINKER Anthea, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 18(2), 2017, pp.93-103.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of exercise on the mental health problems of older women. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based on information from academic literature, government publications and publications from other relevant bodies. It is a scoping study and is not a systematic review because of the constraints of the resources. Findings: There is growing evidence about the value of exercise for the mental health of older women but few evaluated examples of how this can be achieved. Research limitations/implications: There is a gap in the literature about this topic with few evaluated examples of how more older women can be encouraged to take more exercise. Practical implications: Policy makers, practitioners and older people themselves would gain from a greater emphasis on exercise as a means of improving quality of life and for reducing healthcare budgets through fewer referrals to services. Social implications: Greater emphasis on exercise for older women would increase their quality of life through a reduction in mental health problems. Originality/value: There is limited research which links mental health, exercise and older women, especially regarding the barriers to exercise that older women with diagnosed mental health problems may face. (Publisher abstract)
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)
Trauma experiences and posttraumatic stress disorder among women in the United States military
- Authors:
- CHAUMBA Josphine, BRIDE Brian E.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 8(3), May 2010, pp.280-303.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Nearly 8% of Americans will experience post traumatic stress disorder as some point in their lives, with women twice as likely as men. For those serving in the military, the rate is 30%. With the growing number and expanding roles of women in the military, the negative effect of military trauma make their mental health a priority. This paper examines literature on military trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, and the provision of mental health services among females in the United States military. Common themes in the literature suggest that female military personnel experience three main types of trauma: combat trauma, including witnessing death or serious injury; sexual trauma referring to both sexual assault and harassment; and environment-induced trauma resulting from over-exposure to extreme conditions such as heat, extreme living conditions and infectious diseases. In addition, they have increased risks of developing post traumatic stress disorder. Although gender-sensitive services that address trauma among military women have grown, post traumatic stress disorder remains under-diagnosed and undertreated among female veterans. Implications for social work practice are also discussed.
Gender differences in depression: critical review
- Authors:
- PICCINELLI Marco, WILKINSON Greg
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 177, December 2000, pp.486-492.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
With few exceptions, the prevalence, incidence and morbidity risk of depressive disorders are higher in females than in males, beginning at mid-puberty and persisting through adult life. This article reviews putative risk factors leading to gender differences in depressive disorders. It is a critical review of the literature, dealing separately with artefactual and genuine determinants of gender differences in depressive disorders. Findings show that determinants of gender differences in depressive disorders are far from being established and their combination into integrated aetiological models continues to be lacking.
Parenting interventions for mothers with problematic substance use: a systematic review of research and community practice
- Authors:
- MILLIGAN Karen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Maltreatment, 25(3), 2020, pp.247-262.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Women with problematic substance use are frequently referred to interventions to promote positive parenting. Parenting interventions that attend to the unique risks faced by this population may enhance engagement and outcomes. While reviews of extant parenting interventions in the research literature have been undertaken, no studies have examined parenting interventions being implemented in community practice and the extent to which these are informed by current research. This study systematically compared parenting interventions offered in 12 maternal substance use treatment programs in one Canadian province with those described in the research literature (K = 21). Few parenting interventions were replicated, either within or across the two samples. However, parenting interventions within both samples were largely similar in their objectives. Across both research and community samples, approximately half of the interventions were developed or adapted for a problematic substance use population. Parenting knowledge, psychosocial risk, and maternal emotional regulation were most commonly addressed. Risks pertaining to the impact of drug craving and substance-related changes in neurobiology associated with parenting were less commonly addressed. Findings highlight current strengths and limitations of parenting interventions within research and community settings, with recommendations offered for future research and knowledge translation. (Publisher abstract)
Introduction to the research on: the impact and effectiveness of meaningful activity for people with mental health problems
- Authors:
- HARFLETT Naomi, JENNINGS Yasmin, LINSKY Kate
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This short scoping review identifies research on the impact and effectiveness of meaningful activity for people with mental health problems. Due to the lack of consensus on what is meant by the terms ‘meaningful activity’ or ‘meaning activity’, the review focused on different activities, such as unpaid work and volunteering, horticulture, woodwork, arts and music, physical exercise and leisure. Searches were on a range of databases, including Social Care Online, and organisational websites for UK based research published from 2000. The review provides an overview of the quantity and quality of the research and a table summarising the 33 studies reviewed and their key findings. It also provides a summary of areas identified for future research. The review found that in the vast majority of the studies found people experience positive outcomes from participating in meaningful activity or occupation. These included: a sense of purpose or meaning to life, a structure or routine to the day, acquisition of skills, a sense of identity, social interaction and increased social networks, improved wellbeing, access to employment or education, improved confidence and improved self-esteem. However it notes that due to the high proportion of small-scale qualitative research studies, positive outcomes may be overstated. It also found no conclusive evidence to show that volunteering resulted in positive outcomes for people with mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Intersection of suicidality and substance abuse among young Asian-American women: implications for developing interventions in young adulthood
- Authors:
- HAHM Hyeouk Chris, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 7(2), 2014, pp.90-104.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the current literature uncovering specific factors associated with self-harm and suicidality among this population. Design/methodology/approach: Of an original 32 articles, 12 were chosen for in-depth empirical review due to relevance to the topics at hand, quality of research, and significance of findings. Out of 12, six articles examined the barriers of mental health utilisation among this population. Findings: The literature review revealed that the limited research only aims to understand the intersection of suicidality, mental health, and substance abuse among this population. The paper also found that there are few existing interventions specifically tailored to this population. Research limitations/implications: Six articles examined substance use and mental health/suicidality. Among these articles, only three examined the relationship between substance use and mental health, while the other three studied suicidality/mental health alone. This shows a gap in existing literature investigating the comorbid relationship between mental health issues and substance use issues among Asian-American women. Given the extensive research on the correlation between substance use and suicidality, or substance use and mental illness among other ethnic/racial groups, it is imperative to address this comorbid relationship among Asian Pacific Islander women as well. Practical implications: It is imperative for professionals in the fields of public health, mental health, medicine, and substance abuse to proactively combat the “model minority” myth and to design and implement interventions targeting family dynamics, coping with immigration/acculturative stresses, mental illnesses, suicidal behaviours, and substance abuse among Asian-American populations across the developmental lifespan. Social implications: The pernicious effects of the “model minority” myth must be recognised as a public health problem, as it contributes to the under-diagnosis and under-treatment of Asian-Americans in general, and young Asian-American women in particular, as they are often suffering mental illnesses and comorbid substance abuse problems alone. Future studies should include large-scale sampling of various Asian ethnic subgroups, in order to investigate potential differences in suicidal behaviours and comorbid substance abuse among Asian subpopulations. Originality/value: The paper has provided specific suggestions for interventions to adequately respond to the mental health needs of young Asian-American women. These include addressing the cultural stigma and shame of seeking help, underlying family origin issues, and excessive alcohol and drug use as unsafe coping, as well as incorporating empowerment-based and mind-body components to foster an intervention targeting suicidality among Asian-American women in early adulthood. (Edited publisher abstract)
The health care of women prisoners in England and Wales: a literature review
- Author:
- KENNEY-HERBERT Jeremy
- Journal article citation:
- Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 38(1), February 1999, pp.54-66.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The health needs of women imprisoned in England and Wales have not been systematically co-ordinated or evaluated. This review discusses the available literature on the health of women prisoners and highlights areas in need of improved service and research. The importance of taking the opportunity to improve the immediate and long term health of incarcerated women is emphasised.