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Oxford textbook of women and mental health
- Editors:
- KOHEN Dora, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 333p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This textbook includes essays from 57 contributors and covers the growing field in psychiatry of gender and mental health. It reports on epidemiological data showing increased frequency in different clinical aspects of psychiatric disorders in women. The psychosocial, social, cultural, and endocrinological factors which contribute to diagnoses specific to women are discussed, along with the societal, parental and personal consequences of their problems. Part 1 explores fundamental aspects of women and mental health, such as stigma and stereotyped attitudes, gender-based violence, ethnicity, biological differences, lesbianism, attachment, maternal mental health and women as carers. Part 2A describes clinical aspects of anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder aetiology and treatment; women in forensic institutions; and the social care needs of women. Part 2B covers perinatal psychiatric disorders in depth, with Parts 2C and 2D looking at substance misuse and eating disorders, respectively. Part 3 includes chapters on past-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm and suicide, and medically unexplained symptoms in women. Part 4 covers parental psychiatric disorders during and after pregnancy. Part 5 looks at women with learning disabilities. Part 6 summarises legislation, policy and the law.
Intimate partner violence and sexual assault among women with serious mental illness: a review of prevalence and risk factors
- Authors:
- VAN DEINSE Tonya B., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 19(6), 2019, p.789–828.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Summary: As compared with the general population, women with serious mental illness experience higher rates of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and are at a greater risk of future victimization, post-traumatic stress disorder, exacerbated symptoms of mental illness, and other negative health outcomes. Despite substantial research, the field lacks clear, consistent guidance for intervention development. To this end, this review aims to move the field beyond its focus on prevalence by providing a comprehensive and concise summary that compares and assesses the findings, quality, and scope of 10 systematic reviews (reviewing 168 studies) pertaining to prevalence and risk factors of intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault among women with serious mental illness. Findings: The systematic reviews in this study indicate wide variation exists in the prevalence rates of intimate partner violence among women with serious mental illness. Differences are attributable to inconsistent definitions of key concepts across studies, differences in inclusion and exclusion criteria, type of disability, and type of violent victimization. Fewer than half of the studies focus on risk factors for violent victimization among women with serious mental illness, which contributes to the lack of viable interventions for this population. Application: The implications discussed in this study address best practices for screening and assessment, opportunities for intervention modification, standardization of definitions of core concepts, and the importance of examining the service challenges from the perspective of clients and service providers. The study offers an organizing framework to advance the field’s focus on risk and protective factors toward developing effective interventions and treatment strategies. (Edited publisher abstract)
Yahimba
- Author:
- MacATTRAM Matilda
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, June 2004, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The author describes her visit to Yahimba, a supported housing scheme set up by the Wolverhampton based voluntary sector organisations Afro Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI). Yahimba provides supported housing for African Caribbean women with severe psychiatric problems whom other agencies say are beyond help.
Mothers with a mental illness: stressors and resources for parenting and living
- Authors:
- MOWBRAY Carol, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 81(2), March 2000, pp.118-129.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Reports on a US study of a large, primarily minority sample of women with serious mental illness who are mothers and who are being served in the public mental-health system of a large urban area. The author sought to collect more comprehensive information to better understand their situaions and improve service provisions. The women in the study report experiencing severe financial strains and health problems, even when compared with other low-income, urban-based populations. Many also have experienced crisis, loss of significant others, assaults, and other negative life events that are very stressful, along with a high number of chronic hassles. they do have resources available to them, through interpersonal supports, religion, and mental-health services. The discussion focuses on implications for micro-and macro-practice to improve these women's lives, their parenting, and the potential outcomes of their children.
Is the earlier age at onset of schizophrenia in males a confounded finding?
- Authors:
- JABLENSKY Assen, COLE Steven W.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 170, March 1997, pp.234-240.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The finding of an earlier age at onset of schizophrenia in males compared with females, replicated across a number of studies, appears to be so robust as to support hypotheses about gender differences in the aetiology of the disorder. Explores the possibility that this observed gender effect might reflect other confounding variables. Concludes that the gender difference in the age at onset of schizophrenia is not a robust biological characteristic of the disorder. Failure to control for marital status and pre-morbid personality in male/female comparisons of age at onset may explain a large part of the differences reported previously.
The national visit: a one-day visit to 309 acute psychiatric wards by the Mental Health Act Commission in collaboration with the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Authors:
- MENTAL HEALTH ACT COMMISSION, RUNCIMAN Ruth, (chair)
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of 309 inspection visits, focusing on: the number, qualifications and deployment of nursing staff; the adequacy and understanding of policy and procedures about leave for detained patients; and the safety and privacy of women atients.
Amaan: information about mental health and ways to look after your wellbeing: for asylum seeking and refugee women
- Authors:
- AZZUDIN Amal, McLEAN Joanne, BIGGS Hannah
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- London
A wellbeing resource to help asylum seeking and refugee women to better understand what mental health is and provide a toolkit to help them have a better understanding of the ways they can help themselves and others to have good mental health. It covers information about mental wellbeing and the asylum process; stigma and discrimination; common and more serious mental health problems, including the signs and symptoms, what might cause them and how they can be dealt with; the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. It also provides details about how to look after your own mental health and wellbeing, when and where to seek help from others and how to support other people. The resource has been developed in collaboration with asylum seeking and refugee women as part of the Amaan project and includes messages and stories from the women who participated in the project, about what helped them to understand and look after their mental health and wellbeing, and about how they have sought help. Some of the approaches women have found helpful are also included, such as the wall of support and the wheel of change. The Amaan project was funded by Comic Relief and Lankelly Chase and was led by the Mental Health Foundation working in partnership with the Scottish Refugee Council and Freedom from Torture. (Edited publisher abstract)
Witnessing violence and self-harming behaviors in women and men with severe mental illness
- Authors:
- O'HARE Thomas, SHEN Ce, SHERRER Margaret V.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 14(4), 2016, pp.313-326.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
People with severe mental illness (SMI) report high rates of having witnessed violence resulting in injury or death, but little is known about the relationship between having witnessed violence and self-harming behaviours. With 420 women and men diagnosed with SMI, the authors tested the hypothesis that one or more lifetime episodes of having seen someone “seriously harmed or killed in combat, home, or crime situation” would correlate with self-harming behaviours while controlling for other correlates of self-harm. Results showed that depression and having witnessed another person being harmed or killed were significantly associated with self-harm. Limitations included the cross-sectional design. (Edited publisher abstract)
Equalities in mental health
- Author:
- NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT UNIT
- Publisher:
- National Mental Health Development Unit
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 9p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This fact sheet outlines some relevant facts and figures relating to inequality in mental health. It discusses race issues, age and sex discrimination, and inequalities with those with learning disabilities. It also highlights how these inequalities affect children and young people.
Contemporary topics in women's mental health: global perspectives in a changing society
- Editors:
- CHANDRA Prabha S, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 593p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
This compilation discusses advances in reproductive health, the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology in the context of women’s current social, cultural and political realities. It acknowledges the effect of social change on women, stresses such as migration, war and violence and the impact this may have on women who care for children and extended families. Specific case studies from Africa, India and Chile are included. Each of the 28 chapters is introduced by an editor’s commentary. Chapters cover topics such as: psychiatric disorders and bipolar affective disorder BPAD; depression and anxiety; somatisation and dissociation; eating disorders; suicide; alcohol and substance abuse; psychiatric consequences of trauma: voices of consumers; mental aspects of pregnancy; childbirth and the postpartum period: psychological issues and reproductive health conditions; menopause and the need for multidimensional approaches; ethics in psychiatric research; settings for gender sensitive psychiatric care for children; young people and adults; wars and disasters; intimate partner violence and coercion; work and stress; female genital mutilation; and mothers and the unpaid workload.