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Factors influencing self-esteem among individuals with severe mental illness: implications for social work
- Authors:
- KAHNG Sang Kyoung, MOWBRAY Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Research, 28(4), December 2004, pp.225-236.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Analysed factors affecting self-esteem among individuals with severe mental illness to identify effective targets for social work interventions. Data were obtained from 290 individuals with psychiatric disability recruited from community-based psychosocial rehabilitation agencies. Analyses using structural equation modeling revealed that self-esteem consists of 2 independent dimensions, self-worth and self-deprecation; affective characteristics are more influential than cognitive characteristics in predicting self-esteem; and the predictive factors and paths of the dimensions differ. Implications for future social work research are discussed.
Scottish shake-up bids to balance interests of the public and clients
- Author:
- KENNY Craig
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.4.03, 2003, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the passing of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Bill. Although it is progressive in some areas it still contains compulsory treatment orders.
The tyranny of expert language
- Author:
- HARPER Dave
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 113, January 2002, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Asks who chooses the words we use to talk about mental health problems and looks at some of the social effects of the language we use.
Outcome indicators: severe mental illness
- Authors:
- CHARLWOOD Pamela, et al
- Publisher:
- National Centre for Health Outcomes Development
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 155p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a working group set up to develop indicators of health outcomes, which may be attributable to interventions or the lack of them, for people with severe mental health problems. A menu of indicators, which can be used by different groups of people for a variety of purposes, has been developed.
Two sides of the story
- Author:
- SONE Kendra
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.6.94, 1994, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Ritchie inquiry following the death of Jonathan Zito opened up fears that diagnosed schizophrenics like Christopher Clunis are a danger to society. Looks at research which shows that they need more understanding.
Expenditures of time and money by families of people with severe mental illness and substance use disorders
- Authors:
- CLARK Robin E., DRAKE Robert E.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 30(2), April 1994, pp.145-163.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Families are typically a major source of support for people with mental illness, but substance abuse places an additional burden on family relations. Data from families of 169 people with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse indicate that they give a substantial amount of time and money to their relatives with dual disorders.
Damage limitation
- Author:
- CRESSWELL Rick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.9.93, 1993, p.17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
For a long time concern has been expressed about the over representation of black people in schizophrenia statistics. Questions the admissions process and criteria by which people are diagnosed as having a mental health problem. Calls for a multi-cultural approach to mental health.
Role of social networks in the help-seeking experiences among Chinese suffering from severe mental illness in England: a qualitative study
- Authors:
- YEUNG Echo Yuet-Wah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 43(3), 2013, pp.486-503.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The onset of mental illness can have a significant impact on individuals' lives and on the people who they come into contact with in their social networks. This paper presents the findings of the exploratory stage of a larger study that aims to examine the role of social networks in the help-seeking process of Chinese people suffering from severe mental illness in England. The study used a qualitative phenomenological approach in which in-depth interviews were conducted with three Chinese people suffering from severe mental illness and four network ties who were involved in the help-seeking process. The results of the study showed that family may not be involved in every stage of help-seeking. The size of social networks of Chinese people suffering from mental illness became bigger and the composition of social networks became more diverse after their first contact with mental health services. The implications of the study encourage social workers and mental health professionals to explore resources in the wider social networks to ensure that Chinese people suffering from mental illness receive adequate support to meet their mental health needs. (Publisher abstract)
Using an assessment tool for mental health team referrals
- Author:
- MOUNTFORD Lawrence
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 1.6.04, 2004, pp.38-40.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Describes the use and evaluation of the Threshold Assessment Grid (TAG) developed to define severe mental illness and identify a client's suitability to be treated by secondary mental health services. The tool was implemented into an integrated mental health team.
Not the end of the road
- Author:
- FEINMANN Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 8.5.97, 1997, p.14.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
The experiences of Albert Square's very own schizophrenic, Joe, may represent a breakthrough for those involved in mental health education. This article looks at a disorder which needs all the help it can get.