A promising evidence-based practice for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues

2006 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 463-464
Author(s):  
Nick Bouras
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

scholarly journals ‘Blocked at every level’: criminal justice system professionals’ experiences of including people with intellectual disabilities within a targeted magistrates’ court

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-144
Author(s):  
Darren David Chadwick ◽  
Caroline Wesson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Information Transfer ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

Purpose Mental health courts (MHCs) may enable better support for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) within the criminal justice system (CJS) but little evaluative empirical evidence is available regarding their operation. The purpose of this paper is to explore professional perceptions of the challenges of including people with ID in a targeted services court (TSC) designed for people with mental health issues and ID. Design/methodology/approach Information was gathered, via interviews and focus groups, from 46 professionals working with people with mental health issues and ID within the TSC. Data were analysed by using thematic network analysis. Findings Findings highlight the neglect and lack of inclusion of people with ID within the TSC processes, with challenges in identifying people with ID, stakeholder awareness, inconsistent adapting of practices for people with ID and information transfer underpinned by the involvement of numerous organisations with differing agendas. Research limitations/implications Although valued, development of a TSC, including people with ID, was a challenging endeavour and may reflect societal and institutional neglect of people with ID, recommendations are provided. Originality/value This study adds to the few investigations that have considered the process of including people with ID in a TSC from the perspective of those working in the CJS.

R v Foy (Nicholas): voluntary intoxication, mental health and the case for diminished responsibility

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethany Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Expert Opinion ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Court Of Appeal ◽  
Diminished Responsibility

In R v Foy, the appellant sought to adduce fresh evidence based on a difference in expert opinion. Dismissing the appeal, the Court of Appeal in England held that, where there is no solid basis for expert assertions, these appeals must fail. The case highlights the legal complexities intrinsic in diminished responsibility cases in the context of intoxication and mental health issues. This commentary addresses the legal ambiguities that arise under these circumstances.

Best Practice Principles When Working With Individuals With Intellectual Disability and Comorbid Mental Health Concerns

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 560-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce Man ◽  
Maria Kangas
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Assessment ◽  
Complex Process

Working with individuals with dual disabilities can be a complex process in the presence of limited evidence base to guide clinical practice. The aims of this qualitative study were to investigate perceptions of best practices of Australian psychologists who work with this specialist population. Thirty-eight Australian psychologists working in the intellectual disability field participated in eight semistructured focus groups. Perceptions of evidence-based practice for individuals with intellectual disabilities and in relation to mental health assessment were explored. Psychologists demonstrated resourcefulness in adapting to limits in available evidence-based practice and in modifying mainstream practice to suit the needs of individuals with dual disabilities. Findings suggest the necessity of practice-based evidence in contributing to the evidence base, and person-centered approaches in relation to best practice for people with intellectual disabilities. Implications for strengthening psychologists’ clinical competency and bridging the research and practice gap are discussed.

scholarly journals Mental health guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 525-534
Author(s):  
Tessa K. Kritikos ◽  
Kathryn Smith ◽  
Grayson N. Holmbeck
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Spina Bifida ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Maladaptive Behaviors ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Fourth Edition ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Clinical Questions

Spina bifida’s (SB) impact on cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functioning places individuals at risk for mental health concerns. This article discusses the SB Mental Health Guidelines from the 2018 Spina Bifida Association’s Fourth Edition of the Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina Bifida and reviews evidence-based directions with the intention of helping individuals with SB achieve optimal mental health throughout the lifespan. Guidelines address clinical questions pertaining to the psychosocial impact of SB on mental health and adaptation, domains of mental health that are affected in individuals with SB, areas of resilience, common maladaptive behaviors that may impact people with SB, and resources or practices that are helpful in mitigating mental health issues in this population. Gaps in the research and future directions are discussed.

scholarly journals An e-mental health intervention to support burdened people in times of the COVID-19 pandemic: CoPE It

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 647-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Bäuerle ◽  
Johanna Graf ◽  
Christoph Jansen ◽  
Nora Dörrie ◽  
Florian Junne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Intervention ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Abstract The outbreak of the novel SARS CoV-2-virus (COVID-19) is pushing national and international healthcare systems to their limits. The aspect of mental health issues, which has been neglected (so far) in times of social isolation and governmental restrictions, now demands innovative and situation-based approaches to support psychological burdened people. The developed e-mental health intervention ‘CoPE It’ offers manualized, evidence-based psychotherapeutic/psychological support to overcome psychological distress in times of COVID-19. E-mental health approaches offer great possibilities to support burdened people during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic effectively.

Good practice and safety

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Rachel Freedman ◽  
Lara Herbert ◽  
Aidan O’Donnell ◽  
Nicola Ross ◽  
Mincho Marroquin-Harris
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Perioperative Safety ◽  
Manual Handling ◽  
Based Medicine

This introductory chapter is intended to emphasise the importance of two fundamental duties: the anaesthetist looking after the patient, and the anaesthetist looking after themselves. Looking after the patient requires building a culture of good practice, and encompasses perioperative safety, the causes of complications, briefing and debriefing, documentation, drug safety, vigilance and crisis management, handling of serious events, and evidence-based medicine. Self-care encompasses resilience, recognition of fatigue and burnout, mental health issues among anaesthetists, working while pregnant, personal protective equipment, manual handling, and dealing with a complaint.

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