Improving Mental Health Services: What the Social Sciences Can Tell Us.

1989 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 428
Author(s):  
Henry J. Steadman ◽  
David Mechanic
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
The Social

Kenworthy, Marion Edwena

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca L. Sperling
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Child Psychiatry ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
The Social

Marion Edwena Kenworthy (1891–1980) was a psychiatrist who introduced psychoanalytic concepts into the social work curriculum. She was influential in the professionalization of social work and specialized in child psychiatry and mental health services for the armed forces.

scholarly journals Tele-social work and mental health in rural and remote communities in Australia

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia Bryant ◽  
Bridget Garnham ◽  
Deirdre Tedmanson ◽  
Sophie Diamandi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Remote Communities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Services And Supports

Rural and remote communities often have complex and diverse mental health needs and inadequate mental health services and infrastructure. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) provide an array of potentially innovative and cost-effective means for connecting rural and remote communities to specialist mental health practitioners, services, and supports, irrespective of physical location. However, despite this potential, a review of Australian and international literature reveals that ICT has not attained widespread uptake into social work practice or implementation in rural communities. This article reviews the social work literature on ICT, draws on research on tele-psychology and tele-education, and provides suggestions on how to enhance engagement with ICT by social workers to implement and provide mental health services and supports tailored to community values, needs, and preferences that are commensurate with the values of the social work profession.

Consumer Participation in Mental Health in Australia: What Progress is Being Made?

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 446-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graeme Browne ◽  
Martin Hemsley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Public Policy ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Consumer Participation ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Meaningful Participation ◽  
The Social

Objective: Historically, people living with mental illness have had limited chance to participate in mental health services other than as patients. This has led to serious negative consequences for their health and wellbeing. Recent public policy has aimed at redressing this situation. This paper sets out to investigate the ‘state of play’ regarding consumer participation in mental health services. Conclusions: Consumer participation is not a common topic in the recent literature, despite the significant public policy push to promote it. Although the vision of public policy is for consumers to be at the centre of decision making, the changes are understandably slow in coming. The implications for the practice of psychiatry, and therefore mental health services, of the demands for meaningful participation are profound. They challenge some of the social covenants under which mental health services have historically been delivered. Traditionally, people living with a mental illness have not had their rights respected. In recent times, the College has developed policies that aim to ensure that the rights of people living with a mental disorder are respected. These policies also acknowledge that effective health care requires collaboration with consumers.

scholarly journals The understanding of nurses who work in mental health regarding compulsory and involuntary hospitalization

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariane da Silva Xavier ◽  
Marlene Gomes Terra ◽  
Maria Denise Schimith ◽  
Marinês Tambara Leite ◽  
Maria Henriqueta Luce Kruse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service User ◽  
Psychiatric Hospitalization ◽  
Involuntary Hospitalization ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Community Based Services

Abstract Objective: To analyze the understanding of nurses working in the mental health services regarding compulsory and involuntary hospitalization referred to in the Brazilian Psychiatric Reform Law. Methodology: Qualitative research, with eight nurses from the mental health services. Data collection took place through an open interview, analyzed using Bardin's content analysis. Results: The nurses understand that when psychiatric hospitalization is recommended, the service user must be evaluated in the social and family context. They consider that both forms of hospitalization can cause distress and anxiety to the service user, due to this person finding herself in a place against her will. Conclusion: This study contributes to reflection regarding psychiatric hospitalization as a resource which must be used in specific situations. The success of community-based services is linked to a non-fragmented mental health service for effective implementation of the reorganization of psychiatric care.

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