Social Services Day Care and Health Services Day Care in Mental Health: Do                 they Differ?

Background.This paper aims to present the Integrated Atlas of Mental Health of Catalonia (2010) focusing on: (a) the importance of using a taxonomy-based coding and standard system of data collection when assessing health services; and (b) its relevance as a tool for evidence-informed policy.Method.This study maps all the care-related services for people with mental disorders available in Catalonia in 2010, using the ‘Description and Evaluation of Services and Directories in Europe for long-term care’ (DESDE-LTC). The unit of analysis is the Basic Stable Input of Care (BSIC), which is the minimal organisation unit composed by a set of inputs with temporal stability. We presented data on: (a) availability of BSICs and their capacity; (b) the adequacy of the provision of care, taking into account availability and accessibility; (c) the evolution of BSCIs from 2002 to 2010; and (d) the perceived relevance of Atlas of Mental Health as a tool for evidence-informed policy.Results.We identified a total of 639 BSICs. A lack of Health services was detected in highly rural areas, although there was moderate availability of Social Services. Overall, more than 80% of the small mental health areas in Catalonia had an adequate core mental health service. Since 2002 the availability of mental health services has increased. Decision makers found the Atlas a useful and relevant tool for evidence informed policy.Conclusions.Policy makers can use Atlases to detect gaps and inequities in the provision of care for people with mental health needs.

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

Transcultural Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/1363461512441594 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 49 (2) ◽

pp. 261-282 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

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.

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Tread Softly (UK, 1985, 51 mins)

Bulletin of the Royal College of Psychiatrists ◽

10.1192/s0140078900023294 ◽

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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Mental health and human rights: Challenges for health services and communities

Salud Colectiva ◽

10.18294/sc.2021.3488 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 ◽

pp. e3488

Author(s):

Rosana Onocko-Campos ◽

Larry Davidson ◽

Manuel Desviat

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Care ◽

Human Rights ◽

Health Services ◽

Social Services ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Community Action ◽

Present Moment ◽

Health And Human Rights ◽

Health And Social Services

The care of people with mental health problems requires health system and service reforms to build up proper mental health care. The challenges of the present moment continue to be immense. The viral pandemic that we are experiencing has exposed the fragility of our health and social services and certified the inequality and precariousness of the living conditions of many people. The collection of articles published in the journal Salud Colectiva as part of the open call for papers “Mental health and human rights: challenges for health services and communities,” includes articles from Spain, Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. These papers present conceptual experiences and reflections on community action plans and programs, contributing toward better knowledge and development of mental health in the region.

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Development of Mental Health Services

Bulletin of the Royal College of Psychiatrists ◽

10.1192/s0140078900027814 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. 180-181

Author(s):

Ian B. Cookson

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Illness ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Health Service ◽

Health Services ◽

Social Services ◽

Health Authority ◽

Regional Health Authority ◽

Regional Health ◽

Voluntary Organisations

In the Mersey Regional Health Authority it has been decided that closure of at least one large mental illness hospital will take place within some 10 years and may be complete by 1992. To facilitate this the region has provided funding for every long-stay patient who might be discharged to the care of voluntary organisations or Social Services Departments and joint assessments of patients have been undertaken by the Health Service and Social Services staff.

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Day Care as a Setting for Intervention in Family Systems

Social Casework ◽

10.1177/104438948206300506 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 63 (5) ◽

pp. 291-295 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Donna Haig Friedman ◽

Steven Friedman

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Health Services ◽

Family Systems ◽

Day Care ◽

Care Setting ◽

Systems Change ◽

Her Family

A unique opportunity arises in a day care setting for broadening contacts with families who might not seek direct mental health services. When a child's behavior signals that his or her family is in trouble, a worker can often help to facilitate a family systems change that may solve the family's problems.

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Re: Collaboration Between the NHS and Social Services in the Provision of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Child Psychology and Psychiatry Review ◽

10.1017/s1360641700002239 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 99-99

Author(s):

J. L. Withecomb

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Health Services ◽

Social Services ◽

Social Service ◽

Collaborative Work ◽

Adolescent Mental Health ◽

Child And Adolescent ◽

Training Centre ◽

Consultant Psychiatrist

I am a Consultant Psychiatrist who spends a large proportion of my time providing input to non-health settings. This includes work with the East Sussex Social Service Secure Facility, the Medway Secure Training Centre, the Brighton & Hove Youth Offending Team, Queensdown EBD School and the East Sussex Special Placements Scheme.I read Professor Pearce's paper (Pearce, 1999) with interest, but felt that there were a number of important omissions. I also felt that the perspective taken on some areas was itself so ‘medical’ as to be unhelpful in supporting truly collaborative work with professionals from a different background.

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