Practical Conclusions. Mental Health and Social Services for Migrants

1961 ◽  
pp. 242-255
Author(s):  
Abraham A. Weinberg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Health And Social Services

Depression in the Developing World

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Minas
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
International Development ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Health And Social Services ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Culturally Informed ◽  
Global Understanding

This chapter provides an overview of what is known about prevalence, social determinants, treatment, and course and impact of depression in developing, or low- and middle-income, countries. The importance of culture in depression and in the construction and application of diagnostic classifications and in health and social services is highlighted, with a particular focus on the applicability of ‘Western’ diagnostic constructs and service systems in developing country settings. The role of international organizations, such as WHO, and international development programs, such as the SDGs, in improving our understanding of depression and in developing effective and culturally appropriate responses is briefly examined. There is both a need and increasing opportunities in developing countries for greater commitment to mental health of populations, increased investment in mental health and social services, and culturally informed research that will contribute to improved global understanding of mental disorders in general and depression in particular.

scholarly journals Aftercare: who attends section 117 meetings?

1995 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-107
Author(s):  
Rosemary Lethem
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Hospital Department ◽  
Health And Social Services ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Legal Duty

The purpose of aftercare is to enable patients to return to their home or accommodation other than a hospital or nursing home, and to minimse the need for future in-patient care. Under section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983, local health and social services authorities have a legal duty to provide aftercare for certain categories of patients when they leave hospital (Department of Health and Welsh Office, 1993).

School Psychologists and Full-Service Schools: Partnerships with Medical, Mental Health, and Social Services

1997 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 603-621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn D. Reeder ◽  
Gloria C. Maccow ◽  
Steven R. Shaw ◽  
Mark E. Swerdlik ◽  
Connie B. Horton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
School Psychologists ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Health And Social Services ◽  
Full Service Schools

More than being against it: Anti-racism and anti-oppression in mental health services

2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Corneau ◽  
Vicky Stergiopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Alternative Healing ◽  
Health And Social Services ◽  
Alliance Building

Anti-racism and anti-oppression frameworks of practice are being increasingly advocated for in efforts to address racism and oppression embedded in mental health and social services, and to help reduce their impact on mental health and clinical outcomes. This literature review summarizes how these two philosophies of practice are conceptualized and the strategies used within these frameworks as they are applied to service provision toward racialized groups. The strategies identified can be grouped in seven main categories: empowerment, education, alliance building, language, alternative healing strategies, advocacy, social justice/activism, and fostering reflexivity. Although anti-racism and anti-oppression frameworks have limitations, they may offer useful approaches to service delivery and would benefit from further study.

The Clientele of a Child and Family Mental Health Agency: Empirically Derived Household Clusters and Practice Implications

1992 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 380-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A. Mattaini ◽  
Bruce A. Grellong ◽  
Robert Abramovitz
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Health Agency ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Health And Social Services ◽  
Family Types ◽  
Family Mental Health

Social workers and other mental health professionals have developed and applied a number of typologies of family types in clinical practice, as well as for program planning. Most such taxonomies have emerged from theory and practice, but few are based on more than two or three dimensions or have been rigorously tested empirically. In this study of a representative sample of 625 households from which clients of a child and family mental health and social services agency come, inductive cluster analysis extracted eight discrete household clusters. The household types included (a) high-aversive households, (b) isolated (mostly single-adult) households, (c) multideficit households, (d) families experiencing circumscribed problems, (e) households with family problems but substantial external supports, (f) extremely isolated families, (g) seriously stressed families with significant strengths, and (h) significant family-functioning problems. Demographic factors and other stressors associated with these clusters were also examined Clinical and programmatic implications of these findings are presented, along with suggestions for further systematic replications in other settings.

scholarly journals Tread Softly (UK, 1985, 51 mins)

1986 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Garrett
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Psychiatric Hospitals ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Important Distinction ◽  
Training Material ◽  
Health And Social Services ◽  
Educational Films

ESCATA, the enterprising and innovative organisation which specialises in training material for health and social services professionals, does not claim mainly to produce educational films but rather, what it terms ‘video assisted workshops’. This is an important distinction and should be borne in mind when viewing the ‘Tread Softly’ video which looks at the transition from large psychiatric hospitals to local community services and is intended for practitioners, planners, managers and members from both voluntary and statutory mental health services.

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