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The extent and impact of parental mental health problems on families and the acceptability, accessibility and effectiveness of interventions: systematic map report 1
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, COREN Esther, BATES Salina
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 135p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report provides an overview of the main results from Social Care Institute for Excellence’s (SCIE’s) first systematic map. The background and aims of the map topic are discussed followed by an explanation of the methodology behind the systematic mapping. The report then focuses on the flow of literature found in the map and the main results. Finally, there is a discussion of the findings and wider implications of the map for carrying out systematic reviews and various types of other work.
Parent-infant psychotherapy for improving parental and infant mental health (review)
- Authors:
- BARLOW Jane, et al
- Publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 166
- Place of publication:
- Hoboken, NJ
This review examined whether parent-infant psychotherapy (PIP) is effective in improving the parent-infant relationship, or other aspects of parent or infant functioning, and sought to identify the programme components that appear to be associated with more effective outcomes and factors that modify intervention effectiveness (e.g. programme duration, programme focus). It identified eight studies with 846 randomised participants comparing either PIP with a no-treatment control group (four studies) or comparing PIP with other types of treatment (four studies). The review concludes that although PIP appears to be a promising method of improving infant attachment security, there is no evidence about its benefits in terms of other outcomes, and no evidence to show that it is more effective than other types of treatment for parents and infants. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health knowledge gaps in the child protection work with parents: a narrative review of the social work literature
- Author:
- KARPETIS George
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice, 31(3), 2017, pp.353-368.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This is a narrative review of the latest peer-reviewed social work literature on the child protection work with parents. Aiming to identify knowledge gaps, the study researches the mental health aspects of the implicit or explicit theoretical perspectives underpinning the assessment and intervention with parents. An electronic database search extracted 38 peer-reviewed journal articles. It was found that the theoretical perspectives the publications adopted were the managerial, the critical, the humanistic, the psychodynamic and the behavioural. The study identified mental health knowledge gaps in the assessment and intervention work with parents across all theoretical perspectives and stressed the need for process and effectiveness studies on the work with parents, under explicit theoretical perspectives. The study finally highlights the need for the social work profession to increase its mental health literacy through mental health education for students and practitioners alike. (Publisher abstract)
Working with families where there is domestic violence, parent substance misuse and/or parent mental health problems. A rapid research review
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- Oxford Brookes University. Institute of Public Care
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- Bath
This review provides a summary of the reported prevalence of parent mental illness, parent substance misuse and domestic violence in different cohorts (i.e. the overall population; families subject to child protection procedures or care proceedings; and serious case reviews). It sets out the context for thinking about changes in social work and whole system practice with reference to these ‘toxic trio’ and ‘toxic duo’ families commonly presenting to children’s social care services and outlines the findings from research to date about the impact of and ‘what works’ in relation to each of these elements in isolation as well as collectively. (Edited publisher abstract)
Families experiencing multiple adversities: a review of the international literature
- Authors:
- DAVIDSON Gavin, BUNTING Lisa, WEBB Mary Anne
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's Northern Ireland
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 96
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Brings together an overview of the existing international research on families' experience of multiple adversities, highlighting main areas of impact and models of response. Chapter 1 provides the methodology of the literature review, while Chapter 2 considers the range of definitions of families experiencing multiple adversities and estimates of prevalence. In Chapter 3 the range of theoretical models that have been developed to explain how adversity impacts on people are identified and discussed, while Chapter 4 considers the main areas of impact across a range of health, welfare and economic domains. In Chapter 5 the relevant UK and NI policy context is examined and in Chapter 6 selected models for service provision to respond to this issue are reviewed. The conclusion then highlights the main findings and some implications for research, policy and service development. (Edited publisher abstract)
Understanding what children say: children's experiences of domestic violence, parental substance misuse and parental health problems
- Author:
- GORIN Sarah
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 103p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
There is a limited understanding of children's experiences of domestic violence, parental substance misuse and parental health problems. The complex dynamics that can surround families dealing with these issues may make it difficult for parents and professionals to understand how children feel. As a result, children's needs are often overlooked and they do not receive the support they need. This literature review examines what children say about living in families where there is domestic violence, parental substance misuse or parental health problems. It examines research undertaken in the UK from 1990 to 2003, to provide us with a better understanding of the range of children's experience. The book describes the key themes in children's experiences, how children feel about the difficulties they experience at home, what their coping strategies are, and the support they would like to receive. It takes a broad view of children's experiences because children themselves are unlikely to see their own lives in terms of one discrete problem at home. For most, their situation will be complex and their individual experiences will be part of a larger picture of disadvantage or stress in the family.
Understanding what children say about living with domestic violence, parental substance misuse or parental health problems
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This literature review draws together research findings about children's experiences of living with domestic violence, parental substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) and parental health problems (mental and physical). Many children will have parents who experience these issues; some children will be more vulnerable as a result. It is important to try to understand their experiences in order to provide appropriate help. Children are often more aware of problems than parents realise, but they don't always understand what is happening and why. Children whose parents have experienced domestic violence, substance misuse and, to a lesser extent, mental health problems report witnessing or experiencing violence themselves, sometimes very extreme. Children worry about their parents more than may be recognised, particularly if they fear for their parents' safety. Some children, particularly boys, will not talk to anyone about their problems and many children report coping by avoiding problems (emotionally or physically) or by distracting themselves. Children mainly use informal support, and are most likely to talk to parents (more often mothers) or friends, siblings, extended family or pets. Children do not know where to go to get formal help and rarely seek the help of professionals initially. Experience of contact with professionals is mixed. Children's concerns include professionals not believing them, not talking directly to them and not acting to help them when asked. Children say they want someone to talk to, who they trust, who will listen to them and provide reassurance and confidentiality. They want help to think through problems, without necessarily taking full responsibility for decisions. Children's most persistent plea is for more age-appropriate information to help them understand what is going on in their family.