scholarly journals Reducing social worker burnout during COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 757-760
Author(s):  
Micaela Peinado ◽  
Kelly N Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Current Climate ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Job Related Stress

Burnout has become part of everyday vocabulary. During the time of COVID-19, burnout is no longer exclusively associated with job-related stress. Our current climate is entrenched with unprecedented levels of varying societal stressors. Particularly during this time, social workers should prioritize their own mental health. This is necessary in order to have continued success when working with others. This article proposes interventions for social workers to implement in order to combat burnout during the time of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Section 136 and the Police

1987 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 224-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Dunn ◽  
Thomas Fahy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
Public Place ◽  
Mentally Disordered ◽  
Police Station ◽  
Mental Health Act

Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 is a controversial section. It authorises a police constable, often with no psychiatric training, to take a mentally disordered person from a public place to a place of safety, usually a hospital or a police station, so that he or she may be assessed by a doctor and a social worker within a 72 hour period. There have been several studies looking at this section from the point of view of psychiatrists, social workers, and other interested parties, in particular MIND. The aim of this study was to find out from the police whether or not problems arose during their dealings with people whom they had placed on section 136.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan dan Skil Pekerja Sosial Kesihatan Mental di Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
FATIMAH ZAILLY AHMAD RAMLI ◽  
YUSMARHAINI YUSOF ◽  
NORFARAHIN MOHD NOOR
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Psychosocial Assessment ◽  
Mental Health Setting ◽  
Social Work Training ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
Work Training

Knowledges and skills in providing documentation, client assessment and problems solving based on theories and relevance methods are essential roles in the social work profession. The ability to conduct psychosocial assessment among clinical social workers are particularly important in mental health for social work to help clients to overcome their problems. Face to face interviews were conducted with respondents working in mental health setting. Semi- structured interview was utilised to identify the knowledge and skills required for a mental health social worker. Respondents’ transcription were analysed using thematic analysis based on the research objectives. Findings showed that elements of knowledges and skills required by social workers in mental health setting could be categorized into four components: (i) knowledge in doing assessment; (ii) knowledge about mental health and the competencies in relevant theories; (iii) knowledge on academic qualification and advanced social work training and (iv) additional skills as a social worker in a mental health setting.  

scholarly journals Becoming A Holistic Social Worker: An Autoethnography

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Lam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
White Supremacy ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Critical Race Feminism ◽  
Alternative Healing ◽  
Kung Fu ◽  
Negative Impacts

<div>This research project is an autoethnography about my journey in becoming a holistic social worker. The theoretical framework includes critical race feminism, Asian feminism, and yin yang theory. The literature review finds social workers are integrating alternative healing practices in their professional work. The research methods are the process and product of writing the autoethnography. The research question is: what persons, situations, and experiences were influential in my becoming a holistic social worker? The findings indicate the influencing factors: family environment, learning kung fu and Chinese medicine, social justice activities at church, healing professionals, working in mental health field, training in counselling and mental health, and holistic social workers. The discussions indicate white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism, and cultural appropriation had negative impacts on my life and presented opportunities for resistance.</div>

Using Humor in Practice Relationships

2021 ◽  
pp. 231-251
Author(s):  
Joseph Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Emotional Experience ◽  
Client Relationship ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Job Related Stress

People communicate their thoughts and feelings in many ways, one of which is through humor. Humor can be understood as a feature of any interaction that is intended to be amusing, and the desired result is a positive shared emotional experience that builds feelings of affinity. Thus, shared humor can at times positively affect the quality of a worker/client relationship. Using humor can be risky, however, because the kinds of issues social workers deal with are quite serious, and using humor in those contexts might be perceived as insensitive. The purpose of this chapter is to consider the benefits and risks of using humor as a means of positively advancing relationships with clients. The chapter also examines social workers’ use of gallows (or “backstage”) humor as a means of coping with their job-related stress.

Wittman, Milton

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Irelan Knee
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Work Education

Milton Wittman (1915–1994) was a social worker, writer, and leader in social work, public health, and mental health. He played a key role in the expansion of opportunities for social work education and for the involvement of social workers in the provision of mental health services.

Authoritative Settings and Involuntary Clients

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven P. Segal
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Life Circumstance ◽  
The Social ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Rehabilitation Facilities ◽  
Total Life

Social workers are increasingly working in authoritative settings—that is, settings where they have the power to mandate conformity by the client to the normative and often legal requirements of the organization. Such settings may be residential, such as jails, prisons, and rehabilitation facilities, or community-based organizations that are part of the criminal justice system, the mental health system, the health system, and the child welfare system. The exercise of power derived from the authority vested in the setting’s objectives may and often does alter the total life situation of an individual, such as when a client is compelled to move to supervised care without the client’s consent. Under an outpatient civil commitment order or mental health court supervision, the patient may be told where to live and with whom to associate as well as be required to participate in interactive treatment and to take medication. In authoritative settings, social workers are working with “involuntary” clients—clients who understand, whether or not it is explicitly stated, that the social worker possesses the power to effect unwanted change in their life circumstance. Since the early 1990s, the field has been developing new ideas and skills that are equally useful in working with voluntary and involuntary clients. In the process, social worker authority is now viewed less as a way to gain client compliance and, instead, is understood more as an opportunity to build partnerships with clients that lead to changes that are enduring and more meaningful to clients.

scholarly journals Current State of Studies on Job-related Stress among Psychiatric Social Workers and Insights into Future Research

2016 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Hironori YADA ◽  
Hiroshi ABE ◽  
Ryo ODACHI ◽  
Yasushi IWANAGA ◽  
Toshie YAMANE
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Current State ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Job Related Stress

scholarly journals Mental Health /Depression at Workplaces

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (SPL1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asrenee AB. Razak
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Good Mental Health ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Job Related Stress

There is an increasing trend of mental health issues in Malaysia. 1 in 3 Malaysian aged over 16 years old is at risk of having a mental health problem, and the trend is on the rise. The burden of mental health disorders on health and productivity, however, has long been underestimated. It is partly due to the cultural stigma attached to mental disorders. The recent 2018 Malaysia's Healthiest Workplace survey reported that more than half of employees in the survey have been affected by job-related stress such as burnout, anxiety, depression, and could lead to suicide. The serious consequences of these mental health issues not only affecting the individual but also lead to negative impacts on the productivity and performance of the company. On the other hand, workplaces that promote good mental health, and support people with mental disorders are more likely to reduce absenteeism, increase productivity as well as could benefit from associated economic gains. It is crucial for the workplace to integrate mental health intervention in their health and wellbeing strategy.  Among the useful intervention is mindfulness training. Mindfulness is not only proven to reduce the work stress but also teaches the employees to appreciate life and positively cope with their job demands. This presentation outlines the benefits of mindfulness and how it can be applied in daily life.

Self-esteem and Affective Temperament of Nurses in Psychiatric and Mental Health Services

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
R. Cordeiro ◽  
M. Figueira
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Professional Stress ◽  
Affective Temperament ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Job Related Stress

The present study was intended to explore the potential relationships between self-esteem and affective temperament (Akiskal et al., 2005) of nurses working for Psychiatric and Mental Health Departments. The ultimate goal is to establish which factor determines their professional stress and adaptation.Methods:Self-administered questionnaires were given to 152 nurses employed in three Portuguese public hospitals. The questionnaire items included socio demographic and job-related data and two scales: the Portuguese version of TEMPS-A Scale (Akiskal, 2005) and the Personal Self-esteem Scale (Ribeiro, J.L.P 2006). For statistical analysis besides descriptive statistics, a correlation model was used.Results:Hyperthimic Temperament was the more prevalent subtype. Women presented a higher Self-esteem positively correlated with Ciclothymic and Anxious temperaments. The results also show that there is a correlation between marital status and Irritable Temperament, and between the years of professional experience and the Cyclothymic and Hyperthymic Temperaments.Conclusion:An interaction between temperament subtypes, self-esteem and professional experience was observed. Gender differences are also significant. Further study is needed to investigate the potential relationship between temperament, self-esteem and professional satisfaction and resilience to job-related stress factors in Psychiatric Departments.

Becoming A Holistic Social Worker: An Autoethnography

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Lam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
White Supremacy ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Critical Race Feminism ◽  
Alternative Healing ◽  
Kung Fu ◽  
Negative Impacts

<div>This research project is an autoethnography about my journey in becoming a holistic social worker. The theoretical framework includes critical race feminism, Asian feminism, and yin yang theory. The literature review finds social workers are integrating alternative healing practices in their professional work. The research methods are the process and product of writing the autoethnography. The research question is: what persons, situations, and experiences were influential in my becoming a holistic social worker? The findings indicate the influencing factors: family environment, learning kung fu and Chinese medicine, social justice activities at church, healing professionals, working in mental health field, training in counselling and mental health, and holistic social workers. The discussions indicate white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism, and cultural appropriation had negative impacts on my life and presented opportunities for resistance.</div>

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