HOWARD Louise M., KUMAR Howard R., THORNICROFT Graham
Journal article citation:
British Journal of Psychiatry, 178, May 2001, pp.427-432.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
It is not known whether mothers with psychotic disorders are clinically and socially distinct from women with psychoses who have not had children. Article aims to determine the proportion of mothers in an epidemiologically representative population of women with psychotic disorders, to examine the factors associated with having children, and to examine the factors associated with having children 'looked after' by social services. Sixty-three per cent of women with psychotic disorders in the study were mothers. There were no clinical differences between women with or without children, but mothers were more likely to be older and live in unsupported accommodation. Having had a 'looked after' child was associated with Mental Health Act detention, younger age, a forensic history and being Black African. Concludes that many women with psychoses are mothers. Mothers with psychoses are as disabled and have as many needs as women with psychoses without children.
It is not known whether mothers with psychotic disorders are clinically and socially distinct from women with psychoses who have not had children. Article aims to determine the proportion of mothers in an epidemiologically representative population of women with psychotic disorders, to examine the factors associated with having children, and to examine the factors associated with having children 'looked after' by social services. Sixty-three per cent of women with psychotic disorders in the study were mothers. There were no clinical differences between women with or without children, but mothers were more likely to be older and live in unsupported accommodation. Having had a 'looked after' child was associated with Mental Health Act detention, younger age, a forensic history and being Black African. Concludes that many women with psychoses are mothers. Mothers with psychoses are as disabled and have as many needs as women with psychoses without children.
Subject terms:
looked after children, mental health problems, mothers, needs, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, women, black and minority ethnic people, children;
Many people with mental health problems do not claim their full entitlement to benefits. The authors explain how computerised assessment helped identify the problem.
Many people with mental health problems do not claim their full entitlement to benefits. The authors explain how computerised assessment helped identify the problem.
Subject terms:
information technology, mental health, mental health problems, payments, severe mental health problems, assessment, benefits, computers;
British Medical Journal, 15.10.94, 1994, pp.970-971.
Publisher:
British Medical Association
Argues that without more information the debate about how many psychiatric beds are needed will be guided more by moral and political than by clinical or research considerations.
Argues that without more information the debate about how many psychiatric beds are needed will be guided more by moral and political than by clinical or research considerations.
Subject terms:
hospitals, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, needs, severe mental health problems, social care provision, assessment, community care;
Provides up to date information on research, policy and practice for those involved in or interested in purchasing and commissioning mental health services. Includes papers on: adult mental health policy; defining severe mental illness; assessing population needs; mental illness needs index; how mental health services are commissioned; purchasing mental health care for primary care; a local authority perspective on purchasing mental health services; housing and mental health; core components of a comprehensive mental health service; commissioning and managing hospital and community beds; independent sector providers; implementing core service components - commissioning and contracting; purchasing from a user perspective; purchasing mental health services for black communities; performance indicators in mental health services; community care; and monitoring quality.
Provides up to date information on research, policy and practice for those involved in or interested in purchasing and commissioning mental health services. Includes papers on: adult mental health policy; defining severe mental illness; assessing population needs; mental illness needs index; how mental health services are commissioned; purchasing mental health care for primary care; a local authority perspective on purchasing mental health services; housing and mental health; core components of a comprehensive mental health service; commissioning and managing hospital and community beds; independent sector providers; implementing core service components - commissioning and contracting; purchasing from a user perspective; purchasing mental health services for black communities; performance indicators in mental health services; community care; and monitoring quality.
Subject terms:
housing, local authorities, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, mixed economy of care, needs, performance indicators, private sector, purchaser-provider split, quality assurance, residential care, severe mental health problems, social services, assessment, community mental health services, commissioning, general practitioners;