Individual Funding for People With Mental Health Issues

2019 ◽  
pp. 93-106
Author(s):  
Christina David ◽  
Carmel Laragy ◽  
Elizabeth Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Permanent Disability ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Funding Programs ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Individual Funding

This chapter outlines the key features of individual funding programs and examines their suitability for people with mental illness. This is a contested area with some writers concerned that mental illness is different from other types of disability and unsuitable for individual funding. The recovery model and the episodic nature of mental illness are seen as conflicting with individual funding eligibility criteria for consistent and permanent disability. The counter view is that flexible individual funding is ideally suited to meeting the fluctuating needs of people with mental illness: its key principles of empowerment and self-direction being consistent with the recovery paradigm. Evidence from Australian and international studies is reviewed, suggesting that successful outcomes can be achieved if the necessary supports and resources are available to meet people's needs.

Individual Funding for People With Mental Health Issues

2021 ◽  
pp. 519-532
Author(s):  
Christina David ◽  
Carmel Laragy ◽  
Elizabeth Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Permanent Disability ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Funding Programs ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Individual Funding

This chapter outlines the key features of individual funding programs and examines their suitability for people with mental illness. This is a contested area with some writers concerned that mental illness is different from other types of disability and unsuitable for individual funding. The recovery model and the episodic nature of mental illness are seen as conflicting with individual funding eligibility criteria for consistent and permanent disability. The counter view is that flexible individual funding is ideally suited to meeting the fluctuating needs of people with mental illness: its key principles of empowerment and self-direction being consistent with the recovery paradigm. Evidence from Australian and international studies is reviewed, suggesting that successful outcomes can be achieved if the necessary supports and resources are available to meet people's needs.

scholarly journals Attitudes surrounding the disclosure of mental illness

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S288-S289
Author(s):  
Brishti Sengupta ◽  
Pritha Dasgupta
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
General Population ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Attitude Shift

AimsTo survey the effect of COVID-19 on mental health of both medical professionals and the general population, as well as attitudes surrounding the disclosure of mental illness.MethodAn online survey comprised of two questionnaires, one for medical professionals and one for the general population, were conducted via social media. Both questionnaires asked respondents of the effect of COVID-19 on their mental health, and the former asked respondents about the effect of COVID-19 on their patient group's mental health. The questionnaires went on to ask respondents about their attitudes to mental health disclosure in various scenarios, to varying groups of people. The general population group was also asked how they would react if someone else disclosed their mental illness to them.ResultThe questionnaire for the medical professionals gained 62 respondents and the one for the general population had 122 respondents, with responses from multiple nations. Overall, COVID-19 has affected everyone's mental health to a degree, and all groups had reservations about disclosing their mental health issues to others. The medical professionals were especially reluctant to disclose mental illness to their patients, but were more comfortable when it came to disclosing mental illness to colleagues. The general population, however, was much more reluctant to disclose mental health issues to their colleagues. The general population were, on the whole, willing to listen to and help anyone who came to them with mental health concerns. Both groups surveyed showed reluctance toward disclosure to the wider community.ConclusionCOVID-19 appears to significantly affect not only physical health, but mental health as well. There is at least some degree of stigma surrounding the disclosure of mental health issues. While most would be happy to help anyone who came to them with their mental health problems, there seems to be an attitude shift when people must contend with mental health issues of their own.

“Maybe No One Is Really Crazy, but Everyone Is Just a Little Bit Mad”: Framing Experiences of Living with Madness in the TED Talk

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Victoria Morris ◽  
Hannah S. Scott
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Level Of Functioning ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Ted Talks

This article explores the victimizing experiences of individuals with mental illness using grounded inductive qualitative research methods, by extracting themes from 15 first-hand accounts of living with mental illness delivered on the TED Talks media platform. Emergent themes included (1) victimizing effects of the illness including the effects of medication and the effects of stigma, (2) normalcy, (3) the importance of help-seeking in the process of overcoming obstacles presented by mental health issues, and (4) victimization by others. We conclude that the speakers in our sample, even though they reflect an extraordinary level of functioning, still view themselves as what Becker (1991 [1963]) describes as outsiders, acting as moral entrepreneurs, crusading to normalize madness through a variety of strategies.

On the Intersection of Faith Background and Mental Health Beliefs: What MSW Students Learned About Themselves

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 308-322
Author(s):  
Jennifer Payne
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Childhood Experience ◽  
Demonic Possession ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Msw Students

Students enter college with pre-formed beliefs about the causes of mental health issues, from spiritual explanations (e.g., demonic possession) to biological explanations (e.g., genetics). However, they rarely have thought through how their faith backgrounds influence their beliefs about mental health. MSW students in their clinical concentration year engaged in a class-based assignment in which they explored the question, "Where are you on the spectrum of belief regarding the cause of mental illness?" A qualitative content analysis was completed on 69 student papers collected over five years. Results showed how each student's religious childhood experience shaped his or her view about mental illness causes.

scholarly journals Psychiatry and the media

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Byrne
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New Media ◽  
Media Studies ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Psychological Theories ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
The Media ◽  
Medical Specialities

Aspects of print, broadcast, film and ‘new media’ are related to their interactions with psychiatry. Frequent representations of mental health issues are paralleled by the adoption of psychological theories into media studies. Key areas are covered where psychiatric items diverge from other medical specialities, such as the depiction of suicide, the dominance of ‘human interest’ stories and negative representation of people with mental illness. Although the language of mental disorders is important, the power of the image needs to be examined. Media items also have implications for public mental health (children as vulnerable viewers) and the clinical practice of psychiatry that are not uniformly negative. Television has limitations and clinicians are encouraged to participate in radio and other media. Resources and practical advice for media contact are provided.

scholarly journals Communication Technology Use by Caregivers of Adolescents With Mental Health Issues: Systematic Review

10.2196/13179 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. e13179
Author(s):  
Ronelle Jansen ◽  
Marianne Reid
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Positive Behavior ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Background Caregivers of adolescents with mental health issues experience challenges that may result in the caregivers having a variety of unmet needs. There is a growing need to support these caregivers. Effective support to strengthen positive caregiving behavior in caregivers may address their challenges. Communication technologies offer novel opportunities to assist these caregivers and may contribute to strengthening caregiver behavior. However, little is known about the use of communication technologies among caregivers of adolescents with mental health issues. Objective The study aimed to answer the question: “What is the best evidence available to strengthen positive behavior of caregivers of adolescents with mental health issues using communication technology.” Methods A systematic review of articles published between January 2007 and August 2018 was conducted. Searches included articles of multiple study designs from EBSCO Host and Scopus platforms with prespecified eligibility criteria. Methodological quality was evaluated using the applicable Critical Appraisal Skills Programme and Joanna Briggs Institute assessment tools. Results The search yielded 1746 articles. Altogether, 5 articles met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review for data synthesis. Data analysis and synthesis identified three thematic conclusions reflecting the types of communication technologies used, caregivers as the target population, and strengthening of positive behavior through determinants of the Integrated Model of Behavior Prediction. Conclusions The review reported the usefulness of communication technology by caregivers. Caregivers also demonstrated improvement in self-efficacy, knowledge, parent-child communication, and parental skills reflecting positive behavior. Although the use of communication technology is expanding as a supportive intervention to address caregivers’ needs, the evidence for usefulness among caregivers of adolescents with mental health issues is still scarce. More research and information related to preferred methods of communication delivery among caregivers of adolescents is still needed.

scholarly journals Using the media during Mental Health Week

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 451-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Kay ◽  
Barbara Martin ◽  
Doreen Kelly ◽  
Cameron Stark
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
The Media ◽  
Quota Sampling

The mass media is an important source of public information on mental health issues. A two-page insert in 11 local Ayrshire newspapers was purchased to coincide with the Mental Health Weeks in 1994 and 1995. Using a quota sampling technique, 379 adults were questioned on their views and recollection of the insert in 1994, and a further 365 in 1995. It had been seen by 27% of 1994 respondents, and by 22% in 1995. Of these, 80% in each sample had read at least part. Local details were best remembered, and information on the nature of mental illness was regarded as the most helpful part of the insert. The newspaper articles provided a way of contacting a substantial proportion of the adult population of the area.

Amicus cum Laude: Ethnodramatic Inquiry Regarding Sharing Mental Health in College

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (14) ◽  
pp. 2173-2191
Author(s):  
Robert D. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Health Related ◽  
One Act

In this manuscript, I utilize an ethnodramatic methodology in reanalyzing two data sets about college friends disclosing and receiving mental health-related information. After describing ethnodrama and how this methodology applies to mental health–related inquiry, I detail my process of creating an ethnodrama from two extant data sets. The result is an ethnodrama called Amicus cum Laude: Becoming a Friend with Honor for Mental Illness, a one-act play about how friends discuss mental health issues with one another. After providing the ethnodrama, I offer recommendations for taking the ethnodrama from page to stage while reflecting on and critiquing the final product.

scholarly journals It’s in Your Control: Free Will Beliefs and Attribution of Blame to Obese People and People with Mental Illness

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subramanya Prasad Chandrashekar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Free Will ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Obese People ◽  
Adverse Health ◽  
Adverse Health Outcomes ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Attribution Of Blame

People’s belief in free will is shown to influence the perception of personal control in self and others. The current study tested the hypothesis that individuals who believe in free will attribute stronger personal blame to obese people and to people with mental illness (schizophrenia) for their adverse health outcomes. Results from a sample of 1110 participants showed that the belief in free will subscale is positively correlated with perceptions of the controllability of these adverse health conditions. The findings suggest that free will beliefs are correlated with attribution of blame to people with obesity and mental health issues. The study contributes to the understanding of the possible negative implications of people’s free will beliefs.

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