Aging and Mental Health, 6(2), May 2002, pp.149-152.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Reports on a cross-sectional survey of the social functioning of community dwelling older adults. Older adults with no psychiatric morbidity, depressed older adults and older adults with schizophrenia were surveyed to see if there were differences in the level of social functioning of the three groups. The setting was two old age psychiatric services. All participants were interviewed and completed the Mini-Mental State Examination questionnaire, the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scales, a social functioning questionnaire, and the Schedules for Clinical Assessment in Neuropsychiatry or the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale. Community dwelling older persons without and psychiatric diagnosis were the least isolated from their local community, reported more private leisure activities, and had the least contact with professional community services. Clients with schizophrenia reported more isolation from their local community and fewer private leisure activities than clients with a diagnosis of depression.
Reports on a cross-sectional survey of the social functioning of community dwelling older adults. Older adults with no psychiatric morbidity, depressed older adults and older adults with schizophrenia were surveyed to see if there were differences in the level of social functioning of the three groups. The setting was two old age psychiatric services. All participants were interviewed and completed the Mini-Mental State Examination questionnaire, the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scales, a social functioning questionnaire, and the Schedules for Clinical Assessment in Neuropsychiatry or the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale. Community dwelling older persons without and psychiatric diagnosis were the least isolated from their local community, reported more private leisure activities, and had the least contact with professional community services. Clients with schizophrenia reported more isolation from their local community and fewer private leisure activities than clients with a diagnosis of depression.
Subject terms:
social isolation, leisure, mental health problems, mental health services, older people, schizophrenia, social skills, access to services, community care;
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 14(6), June 1999, pp.446-453.
Publisher:
Wiley
Presents the findings of a study designed to compare clinical, social and demographic characteristics between Indian subcontinent origin ethnic elders newly referred to a psychogeriatric service. Results found ethnic elders were younger, had more children, had more people living in their household, were more likely to be married, were less likely to live alone, were more likely to have schizophrenia and less likely to have dementia. There were no differences between the two groups with regard to use of almost all health and social services resources at the time of the referral after the initial assessment. These findings do not support the traditional view that ethnic elders do not adequately access psychogeriatric and social services and that they are primarily cared for be extended families.
Presents the findings of a study designed to compare clinical, social and demographic characteristics between Indian subcontinent origin ethnic elders newly referred to a psychogeriatric service. Results found ethnic elders were younger, had more children, had more people living in their household, were more likely to be married, were less likely to live alone, were more likely to have schizophrenia and less likely to have dementia. There were no differences between the two groups with regard to use of almost all health and social services resources at the time of the referral after the initial assessment. These findings do not support the traditional view that ethnic elders do not adequately access psychogeriatric and social services and that they are primarily cared for be extended families.
Subject terms:
mental health services, older people, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, social services, South Asian people, assessment, dementia, families;
Part one introduces mental health and ageing and looks at basic gerontology for working with older adults. Part two presents models of mental health in later life, including: the psychodynamic model; the behavioural model; stress and coping; and the family systems model. Part three gives an introduction to mental disorders and looks at: cognitive impairment; depression; severe mental illness (including Schizophrenia) in later life; and other disorders and difficulties. Part four is on the contexts of practice.
Part one introduces mental health and ageing and looks at basic gerontology for working with older adults. Part two presents models of mental health in later life, including: the psychodynamic model; the behavioural model; stress and coping; and the family systems model. Part three gives an introduction to mental disorders and looks at: cognitive impairment; depression; severe mental illness (including Schizophrenia) in later life; and other disorders and difficulties. Part four is on the contexts of practice.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, models, older people, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, social care provision, ageing, depression;
Aging and Mental Health, 1(3), August 1997, pp.243-247.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Reports on a cross-sectional comparative study examining the demographic, social and clinical characteristics of Indian subcontinent origin elders with mental illness. Of the patients in the study, 17 per cent were of Indian subcontinent origin compared to 7 per cent in the general population. Comparison with indigenous patients revealed that ethnic elders were younger, had more children, had more people living in their household and were more likely to have schizophrenia. There were no differences with regard to use of health and social service resources between the ethnic and indigenous elders. Findings do not support the traditional myth that ethnic elders do not adequately access services and that these individuals are primarily cared for by extended families.
Reports on a cross-sectional comparative study examining the demographic, social and clinical characteristics of Indian subcontinent origin elders with mental illness. Of the patients in the study, 17 per cent were of Indian subcontinent origin compared to 7 per cent in the general population. Comparison with indigenous patients revealed that ethnic elders were younger, had more children, had more people living in their household and were more likely to have schizophrenia. There were no differences with regard to use of health and social service resources between the ethnic and indigenous elders. Findings do not support the traditional myth that ethnic elders do not adequately access services and that these individuals are primarily cared for by extended families.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, older people, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, social care provision, South Asian people, demographics;
British Journal of Psychiatry, 184(4), April 2004, pp.366-373.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
India is a country with a population of over 1 billion, and immense diversity in the languages spoken, levels of literacy, and social and cultural practices. Organising mental health services for this predominantly rural population is indeed a daunting task. Compounding this problem are low budgetary resources, the presence of competing and conflicting healing systems, scarcity of mental health personnel, ‘brain drain’, and the stigma of seeking help for problems related to the mind. This paper looks at the mental health scene in India with respect to services and research. It deals with conditions such as schizophrenia, acute psychoses, minor mental morbidity and drug misuse, highlighting aspects unique to the Indian scene. Indian families exhibit great tenacity in caring for relatives who are ill, and are a great resource in treatment and rehabilitation.
India is a country with a population of over 1 billion, and immense diversity in the languages spoken, levels of literacy, and social and cultural practices. Organising mental health services for this predominantly rural population is indeed a daunting task. Compounding this problem are low budgetary resources, the presence of competing and conflicting healing systems, scarcity of mental health personnel, ‘brain drain’, and the stigma of seeking help for problems related to the mind. This paper looks at the mental health scene in India with respect to services and research. It deals with conditions such as schizophrenia, acute psychoses, minor mental morbidity and drug misuse, highlighting aspects unique to the Indian scene. Indian families exhibit great tenacity in caring for relatives who are ill, and are a great resource in treatment and rehabilitation.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, older people, psychiatry, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, suicide, young people, children, cultural identity, depression;
Community Mental Health Journal, 34(3), June 1998, pp.275-287.
Publisher:
Springer
Examines how age is related to the use of formal and informal mental health services, adjustment to current life conditions, and expectations for improvement in future life conditions among a group of people with serious mental illnesses. Results indicate that younger people receive more help from both informal social networks and from mental health professionals. In addition, younger people are more likely to want improvements in their current life conditions and to be optimistic about what the future holds for them. Concludes that mental service providers should give greater recognition to the impact of age on mental health service needs among persons with serious mental illnesses.
Examines how age is related to the use of formal and informal mental health services, adjustment to current life conditions, and expectations for improvement in future life conditions among a group of people with serious mental illnesses. Results indicate that younger people receive more help from both informal social networks and from mental health professionals. In addition, younger people are more likely to want improvements in their current life conditions and to be optimistic about what the future holds for them. Concludes that mental service providers should give greater recognition to the impact of age on mental health service needs among persons with serious mental illnesses.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, older people, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, social networks, young people, ageing, attitudes, families;
Great Britain. Welsh Office. NHS Directorate. Welsh Health Planning Forum
Publication year:
1995
Pagination:
520p.,bibliog.
Place of publication:
Cardiff
Set of papers compiled by the Health Gain Panel of Review with the aim of improving the provision of services to people with mental health problems in Wales. Includes sections on: the epidemiology of mental illness; promoting mental health; mixed anxiety depressive syndrome; depression; bipolar affective disorders; schizophrenia; dementia; personality disorders; suicide and parasuicide; eating disorders; child and adolescent mental health; older people with mental health problems; homelessness and mental health; and therapies.
Set of papers compiled by the Health Gain Panel of Review with the aim of improving the provision of services to people with mental health problems in Wales. Includes sections on: the epidemiology of mental illness; promoting mental health; mixed anxiety depressive syndrome; depression; bipolar affective disorders; schizophrenia; dementia; personality disorders; suicide and parasuicide; eating disorders; child and adolescent mental health; older people with mental health problems; homelessness and mental health; and therapies.
Subject terms:
homelessness, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, older people, personality disorders, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, suicide, young people, anxiety, children, dementia, depression, eating disorders, family therapy;
A 'layman's' guide to mental health problems, treatment, the role of professionals, legislation, finance, and useful organisations.
A 'layman's' guide to mental health problems, treatment, the role of professionals, legislation, finance, and useful organisations.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, older people, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, social care provision, treatment, therapy and treatment, young people, children, depression;
Section one contains orienting material and looks at: the consumer of mental health care; the history of mental health nursing and psychiatry; government policy and the organisation of mental health care; general consultation skills; principles of assessment; and evaluation of mental health nursing. Section two looks at approaches to user problems and includes information on: Schizophrenia; mood disorders; suicide and self harm; phobias and rituals; hypochondraisis and inappropriate illness behaviour; eating disorders; anger and impulse control; post traumatic disorders; children and young people; and mental disorders of older people. Section three is on mental health initiatives and looks at: advocacy; self help; and alternatives to traditional mental health treatments.
Section one contains orienting material and looks at: the consumer of mental health care; the history of mental health nursing and psychiatry; government policy and the organisation of mental health care; general consultation skills; principles of assessment; and evaluation of mental health nursing. Section two looks at approaches to user problems and includes information on: Schizophrenia; mood disorders; suicide and self harm; phobias and rituals; hypochondraisis and inappropriate illness behaviour; eating disorders; anger and impulse control; post traumatic disorders; children and young people; and mental disorders of older people. Section three is on mental health initiatives and looks at: advocacy; self help; and alternatives to traditional mental health treatments.
Subject terms:
law, mental health problems, mental health services, nursing, older people, phobias, post traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, self-help, service users, severe mental health problems, suicide, young people, advocacy, children, depression, eating disorders, evaluation, evidence-based practice;