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Don't ask me, I'm only the client
- Author:
- HOCKING Josephine
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 20.2.92, 1992, p.13.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Looks at the failure of the Children Act to prevent children being sent to adult psychiatric wards.
A narrative review of reviews of interconnecting risks (IR) of mental health problems for young people
- Authors:
- EDBROOKE-CHILDS Julian, DEIGHTON Jessica
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Therapy, 43(4), 2021, pp.748-772.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The aim of this narrative review is to examine the most prevalent multiple or interconnecting risks of mental health problems that have been identified in previous reviews of the literature and to examine those most prevalent for children and young people. Overall, ten databases were searched for published literature reviews, and from 1,556 unique hits, 91 reviews examining individual risks were included, with 35 reviews examining interconnecting risks. The findings suggest that interpersonal connection plays a central role in interconnecting risks, as indicated by the number of interconnections between social groups, interpersonal, parental relationships and family cohesion with other risk themes. Family and systemic approaches have clear value in supporting young people by enabling the development of a secure relational foundation on which to build future protective interpersonal connections. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health and care needs of British children and young people aged 6–17
- Authors:
- FLEDDERJOHANN Jasmine, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 126, 2021, p.106033.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
We conducted a scoping literature review based on a sample of 51 UK-based research articles published since 2004, focusing on children and young people aged 6–17 years. Taking the 2004 Office for National Statistics survey of child and adolescent mental health as a pivotal point in the development of the field, our aims were to identify the mental health difficulties featured in extant literature since the survey; uncover critical gaps; and propose avenues for advancing the field. Articles were critically reviewed, coded, and summarised. We found socioeconomic disadvantage, family instability and parental distress are cited as key contributing factors to mental distress. Following categorizations in the 2004 survey, emotional, conduct, and hyperactivity difficulties were the most commonly researched and reported topics. The needs of migrant, BAME, physically disabled, and LGBTQ children were severely underrepresented in the literature, as were those of looked after children. We also found a strong reliance on clinic-based convenience samples, which obfuscates the needs of children who are not able to access care. Further research using inclusive, population-based samples and diverse methods is needed going forward. (Edited publisher abstract)
A retrospective case note review of young people in transition from adolescent medium secure units to adult services
- Authors:
- LIVANOU Maria I., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Practice, 22(3), 2020, pp.161-172.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: There is substantial evidence that young people moving from child and adolescent mental health services to adult services are more likely to experience poor transitions. However, little is known about the care pathways of young people transitioning from forensic services. This retrospective case note review sought to examine the clinical characteristics, transition pathways and psychosocial indicators of transition outcomes amongst young people in forensic medium secure services discharged to adult services. Design/methodology/approach: The electronic records of 32 young people, who transitioned from six adolescent medium secure units in England to adult services between May 2015 and June 2016, were examined. Findings: Approximately 65% of young people were between 18 and 19 years at the time of transition and the average waiting time from referral to discharge was six months. A total of 63% young people transitioned to community placements and adult medium secure services. Four pathways describing the journey into and out of adolescent medium secure services were identified in a subsample of 12 young people. A total of 25% young people with neurodevelopmental problems moved to specialist services. Practical implications: The results suggest that diagnosis, severity of offence and clinical background are associated with transition pathway. Promoting a person-centred approach and gradual independence of the young person may improve current practice. Originality/value: These results inform existing policy and clinical practice in an effort to reform transition guidelines around young people’s needs during transition times. Further studies in adolescent forensic services are needed to understand complex neurodevelopmental problems and comorbidities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Young people's narratives of depression
- Authors:
- ISSAKAINEN Mervi, HANNINEN Vilma
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Youth Studies, 19(2), 2016, pp.237-250.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article reports on findings from a study, which aimed to gain insight into young people's depression as a part of their life course by analysing written accounts of 81 young Finnish people who self-identified as having been depressed. The participants’ accounts were seen as reflecting both their actual life and their narrative interpretations of it in relation to the prevailing normative conceptions regarding youth. The accounts can be grouped into four main story types. The story type referred to as growing up on a sidetrack depicts depression as having its origins in childhood adversities that hinder the realisation of normative goals. Falling off the track depicts how a young person's life can be derailed as a result of experiences that cause or exacerbate depression. In the story missing the track, depression is intertwined with one's experience of failure in meeting normative expectations, whereas the story questioning the track features the problematisation of such expectations. The results underscore the importance of tackling different adverse conditions in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood in a timely fashion, as well as the importance of therapy, counselling and guidance, which help young people to manage difficulties and depression in their life. (Publisher abstract)
A general psychopathology factor in early adolescence
- Authors:
- PATALAY Praveetha, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 207(1), 2015, pp.15-22.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Background: Recently, a general psychopathology dimension reflecting common aspects among disorders has been identified in adults. This has not yet been considered in children and adolescents, where the focus has been on externalising and internalising dimensions. Aims: This study aimed to examine whether a general psychopathology could be identified in early in young people. It also sought to evaluate the validity and relevance of a hierarchical model that includes general psychopathology by exploring associations with sociodemographic predictors, educational correlates and social competencies. Method: Alternative factor models were estimated using self-reports of symptoms in a large community-based sample aged 11–13.5 years (N = 23 477) across 210 secondary schools in England, and resulting dimensions were assessed in terms of associations with external correlates and future functioning. Results: Both a traditional two-factor model and a bi-factor model with a general psychopathology bi-factor fitted the data well. The general psychopathology bi-factor best predicted future psychopathology and academic attainment. Associations with correlates and factor loadings are discussed. Conclusions: A general psychopathology factor, which is equal across genders, can be identified in young people. Its associations with correlates and future functioning indicate that investigating this factor can increase our understanding of the aetiology, risk and correlates of psychopathology. (Edited publisher abstract)
Growing pains
- Author:
- GOODCHILD Sophie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, May 2015, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
As the number of children and young people with mental health issues continues to increase, the author looks at the possible reasons and want can be done to address the issues. (Edited publisher abstract)
Horse power
- Author:
- MEACHIN Hayley
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, February 2015, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
The author visits an equine assisted psychotherapy session in Surrey to see how it can help traumatised young people where other types of therapy have failed. A short case study describes how equine therapy helped a young person with issues around identity, self-esteem, mental health and relationships. (Original abstract)
The relationship between victimization and mental health functioning in homeless youth and adults
- Authors:
- RATTELADE Stephanie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 29(9), 2014, pp.1606-1622.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study examined the relationship between victimization and mental health functioning in homeless individuals. Homeless populations experience higher levels of victimisation than the general population, which in turn have a detrimental effect on their mental health. A sample of 304 homeless adults and youth completed one-on-one interviews, answering questions on mental health, past victimisation, and recent victimisation experiences. A hierarchical linear regression showed that experiences of childhood sexual abuse predicted lower mental health functioning after controlling for the sex and age of individuals. The study findings are applicable to current support programmes for victims in the homeless population and are relevant to future research on homelessness and victimisation. (Edited publisher abstract)
Adderall abuse on college campuses: a comprehensive literature review
- Author:
- VARGA Matthew D.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 9(3), June 2012, pp.293-313.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Over the last ten years, prescription stimulant abuse has dramatically increased. However, the amount of research regarding college students and illicit prescription stimulant use is inadequate. This has important implications for college mental health professionals and higher education administrators. In this comprehensive literature review the author explored factors contributing to illicit use, self-medication, and recreational use of controlled prescription stimulants, and explored the potential consequences for those students abusing stimulants. The review also provided recommendations for educating, combating, and assisting students who illicitly use prescriptions stimulants on college campuses. Implications for practice are considered.