Context and Scope of Social Work Interventions in Perinatal Mental Health Settings in India

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Ragesh ◽  
K Sajitha ◽  
Ameer Hamza
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Perinatal Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Social Work Interventions

scholarly journals Impact of Addiction on Family: An Exploratory Study with Reference to Slums in Kolkata

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-71
Author(s):  
Pearl Arlappa ◽  
Shrawani Jha ◽  
Jayaseeli S.
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Multiple Stressors ◽  
Pharmaceutical Preparations ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Dysfunctional Family ◽  
Drug Dependent ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Social Work Interventions

Addiction is a cancerous evil that is spreading its poisonous fang all over the world, effecting states, communities and individuals. In India the drugs that are commonly abused are heroin, cannabis, opium, pharmaceutical preparations, alcohol and tobacco. It has been seen that addiction to or a combination of substances not only effects the health of the individual and the economy of country but also has a detrimental impact on the family, giving rise to socio-economic problems which further result in chronic mental health issues. The paper highlights three major areas, i.e., socio-economic background of the respondents, the various social impact of addiction in a family and the possible intervention strategies to address the phenomenon of addiction. This paper is an outcome of case studies conducted in ten households with drug-dependent members and Focused Group Discussions with the youth and women of the concerned families living in the Tangra slum of Kolkata. The cases were acquired through snowball sampling method with the help of a Non-Governmental Organisation working in that area. The result of the research is that there are multiple stressors-like abuse, conflict, financial problems, etc., in a family which trigger addiction and this addiction in return results in dysfunctional family structure, affecting their mental health and community life, thus, creating a scope for Social Work intervention. The research describes the several multi-facetted consequences of addiction that not only affect the individual but also their family. Consideration of such factors will help in planning future social work interventions.

scholarly journals Social Workers and Involuntary Treatment in Mental Health

10.18060/110 ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa F. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Involuntary Treatment ◽  
Job Functions ◽  
Practice Experience ◽  
High Level ◽  
Social Work Interventions ◽  
Outpatient Counseling

Involuntary treatment is often a reality in mental health social work. The current research examined 330 mental health social workers’ involvement in and opinions about involuntary treatment as part of their primary job functions. Varieties of involuntary intervention and typical frequency were investigated. The most often cited areas of involuntary treatment proved to be mandated outpatient counseling and emergency hospitalization. In general, participants reported high level of support for the existence of involuntary intervention, both in “idea” and “implementation.” The study also explored the attitudes social workers have about these sometimes “ethically-complex” social work interventions and how these attitudes may have changed over the life of their practice careers due to practice experience and personal growth, job changes, and exposure to the reality of mental illness.

scholarly journals Social workers and involuntary treatment in mental health

10.18060/180 ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Floyd Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Involuntary Treatment ◽  
Job Functions ◽  
Practice Experience ◽  
High Level ◽  
Social Work Interventions ◽  
Outpatient Counseling

Involuntary treatment is often a reality in mental health social work. The current research examined 330 mental health social workers' involvement in and opinions about involuntary treatment as part of their primary job functions. Varieties of involuntary intervention and typical frequency were investigated. The most often cited areas of involuntary treatment experience proved to be mandated outpatient counseling and emergency hospitalization. In general, participants reported a high level of support for the existence of involuntary intervention, both in "idea" and "implementation." The study also explored the attitudes social workers have about these sometimes "ethically-complex" social work interventions and how these attitudes may have changed over the life of their practice careers due to practice experience and personal growth, job changes, and exposure to the reality of mental illness.

Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice: A Discussion about How to Integrate Evidence-Based Interventions in Clinical Practice Through Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-41
Author(s):  
Hanni Flaherty
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Facilitating Factors ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Work Education

The benefits of incorporating evidence-based interventions (EBI) in mental health settings are well documented. However, many mental health settings continue not to adopt or implement evidence-based interventions despite the benefits EBIs offer providers. This formula creates a gap between research and practice, which needs to be addressed. Evidence-based practice and interventions are defined, and facilitating factors are described in detail and is followed by a clinical case example to provide further insight. Implications for social work education, research, and practice are also discussed. The chasm between research and practice, will begin to close as practitioners’ concerns are addressed through education.

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