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The validation of the trauma symptom checklist-40 (TSC-40) in a sample of inpatients
- Authors:
- ZLOTNICK Caron, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 20(6), June 1996, pp.503-510.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Examines the construct validity of the Trauma Symptom Checklist-40 (TSC-40) in a sample of female psychiatric inpatients. Consistent with other findings, the TSC-40 displayed criterion-related validity in relation to childhood sexual abuse. Survivors of sexual abuse obtained significantly higher scores than those without such a history except in the Depression subscale.
Working with depressed women: a feminist approach
- Author:
- COROB Alison
- Publisher:
- Gower
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 160p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Incorporating interpersonal psychotherapy for postpartum depression into social work practice in Israel
- Authors:
- POSMONTIER Bobbie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 29(1), 2019, pp.61-68.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Purpose: To determine feasibility and acceptability of incorporating IPT for postpartum depression (PPD) into Israeli social work practice. Method: Women who were 4–24 weeks postpartum with PPD, at least 18 years old, had telephone access, and had a score of 10–18 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) were eligible to participate in this two-group, nonrandomized repeated measures pilot. The intervention group received eight 50-min IPT sessions and the comparison group received treatment-as-usual. Primary outcomes were measured with the EPDS, Postpartum Adjustment Questionnaire (PPAQ), and Client Satisfaction Scale-8. Results: There was a significant reduction in both groups in EPDS scores at the end of treatment (t = −4.68, 95% CI [−6.49, −2.57], d = 1.07) and 4 weeks posttreatment (t = −5.09, 95% CI [−7.14, −3.08], p < .001, d = 1.21), a significant reduction in PPAQ scores at the end of treatment (t = −2.09, 95% CI [−0.29, 0.00], p < .05, d = 0.44), and high patient acceptability. Discussion: This study provided preliminary evidence supporting IPT use by social workers in Israel. (Edited publisher abstract)
Conquering the Black girl blues
- Authors:
- JONES Lani Valencia, GUY-SHEFTALL Beverly
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 60(4), 2015, pp.343-350.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
An examination of the literature on epidemiology, etiology, and use of services for this population reveals an insufficient application of culturally congruent approaches to intervening with black women. An exploration of the social work practice literature and other relevant fields indicate that black feminist perspectives offer the opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of the intersection and influence of oppression among black women struggling with psychiatric issues and provide a useful framework for mental health practice with this population. This article discusses the evolving black feminist thought and summarises the scholarship on black women's mental health services needs and utilisation issues. The article includes a discussion of black feminisms as an emerging mental health perspective, arguing that black feminist perspectives in therapy provide an ideal framework for services that are responsive to the values and health needs of black women. The article concludes with a case vignette that illustrates some of its points. (Edited publisher abstract)
Childcare, social support and maternal depression: a review and application of findings
- Author:
- SHEPPARD Michael
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 24(3), June 1994, pp.287-310.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Reviews evidence on the relationship between social support and maternal depression, examines its implications for practice and applies findings through the development of an assessment schedule.
Gender and community care: social work and social care perspectives
- Author:
- ORME Joan
- Publisher:
- Palgrave
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 276p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
Discusses the gender assumptions behind social work practice and community care, and reveals the impact these have on men and women as providers and recipients of care. Outlines feminist theory and relates this to the development of policy and practice in community care. Goes on to explore how assumptions coloured by gender have influenced services to different user groups, such as people with mental health problems, older people, and disabled people. Ends by examining how good practice can be developed in regard to these issues.
Clinical management of women who self-wound: a survey of mental health professionals' preferred strategies
- Authors:
- HUBAND Nick, TANTAM Digby
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 8(5), October 1999, pp.473-487.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This study aimed to evaluate professional opinion on various strategies for the clinical management of self-wounding in female patients. The strategies of maintaining regular discussion amongst involved staff and of encouraging the client to ventilate unexpressed feelings were seen as the most helpful, with medication and hospital admission regarded as unhelpful.
Feminist visions for social work
- Editors:
- VAN DEN BERGH Nan, COOPER Lynn B.
- Publisher:
- National Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 330p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Washington, DC
Presents a feminist vision for a different society. Includes papers on: combating racism in practice and in the classroom; the contemporary black feminist movement; developing a profeminist commitment among men in social work; a feminist perspective on research; women and mental health; a new model of supervision; the hidden feminist agenda in social development; women, community and organising; social policy and poverty among women and families; a feminist approach to social policy; feminism and rural America; integrating the lesbian/gay experience in feminist practice and education; and an expanded mission for occupational social work.
Housing and social work, the BASW green paper: a consultative report
- Editor:
- McCARTHY Michael
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 1985
- Pagination:
- 79p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Social work in the Netherlands: current developments
- Editors:
- HESSER Karl-Ernst H., KOOLE Wibo
- Publisher:
- Hogeschool van Amsterdam. Faculty of Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 127p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Amsterdam
Introduces social work in the Netherlands and goes on to look at: social work and drug addiction - the Amsterdam model; female social work or gender-specific social work with women and girls; gender-specific social work with men and boys; the office for children of drug addicted parents; Opstap, a preventive home based programme; social work with people with learning difficulties, older people, migrants, people with mental health problems, and young people; AIDS prevention; community development; child welfare; and an overview of social work education in the Netherlands.