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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.
Social work practice with depressed mothers in child and family care
- Author:
- SHEPPARD Michael
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 250p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Evaluates the processes of social work intervention in terms of their appropriateness for depressed mothers and their families, based on interviews with nearly one hundred such women and their social workers. Discusses the women's experience of depression and the social workers' mental health attributions. Examines the clients' particular problems and needs, the social work response and the involvement of mental health agencies. Examines interventions related to child protection, family support and disabled children and describes the womens' experience of receiving intervention. draws conclusions and makes recommendations for future practice.