Military Mental Health Care: Provider Perspectives on Treating PTSD and Depression

10.7249/ig131 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Hepner ◽  
Coreen Farris ◽  
Carrie Farmer ◽  
Praise Iyiewuare ◽  
Terri Tanielian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Provider ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Military Mental Health ◽  
Provider Perspectives ◽  
Mental Health Care Provider

Working at the Intersection of Palliative End-of-Life and Mental Health Care: Provider Perspectives

2020 ◽  
pp. 082585972095136
Author(s):  
Tanya Park ◽  
Kathy Hegadoren ◽  
Bernadette Workun
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Provider Perspectives ◽  
Mental Health Care Provider ◽  
Mental Health Challenges

Objective: Palliative, end-of-life care (PEOLC) providers are poorly resourced in addressing the needs of patients with mental health challenges, and the dying experiences of this cohort—particularly those with a comorbid, chronic and persistent mental illness (CPMI)—are poorly documented. We sought to explore the experiences of PEOLC providers with regard to caring for patients with mental health challenges, and gather insights into ways of improving accessibility and quality of PEOLC for these patients. Method: Twenty providers of PEOLC, from different disciplines, took part in semi structured interviews. The data were coded and analyzed using a reflexive, inductive-deductive process of thematic analysis. Results: The most prominent issues pertained to assessment of patients and differential diagnosis of CPMI, and preparedness of caregivers to deliver mental health interventions, given the isolation of palliative care from other agencies. Among the assets mentioned, informal relationships with frontline caregivers were seen as the main support structure, rather than the formal policies and procedures of the practice settings. Strategies to improve mental health care in PEOLC centered on holistic roles and interventions benefiting the entire palliative population, illustrating the participants saw little point in compartmentalizing mental illness, whether diagnosed or not. Significance of Results: Continuity of care and personal advocacy can significantly improve quality of life for end-of-life patients with mental health challenges, but bureaucracy and disciplinary siloing tend to isolate these patients and their caregivers. Improved interdisciplinary connectivity and innovative, hybridized roles encompassing palliation and psychiatry are 2 strategies to address this disconnect, as well as enhanced training in core mental health care competencies for PEOLC providers.

scholarly journals Independent Advocacy: A brief look at its past and present. Is its future under threat?

2014 ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Sinead Dalton ◽  
Peter Carlin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Provider ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Duty Of Care ◽  
The Law

<p>The need, in mental health care, for advocacy which is independent of the health care provider is clear and acknowledged but the existence of the schemes which provide it might be seriously threatened by PALS. Principles of independent advocacy have been developed over the last twenty five years. Unfortunately many advocates are unfamiliar with the law affecting their practice and its impact upon those principles, especially in respect of confidentiality. The advocate is the client’s agent, owing a duty of care but unable to guarantee confidentiality. It is likely that most independent advocacy schemes have wholly inaccurate and inadequate confidentiality policies and guidelines. If these inadequacies are not addressed independent advocacy will not be able to compete with rival systems and it will be in danger of disappearing.</p>

scholarly journals A relevant practical course for mental health care providers in South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. 210
Author(s):  
Leepile Alfred Sehularo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
South African ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Mental Health Care Provider ◽  
Health Care Treatment

<p>The South African Mental Health Care Actdefines mental health care provider as a person providing mental health care services to mental health care users and includes mental health care practitioners. Mental health care practitioner means a nurse, psychiatrist or registered medical practitioner, psychologist, occupational therapist or social worker who has been trained at an accredited institution to provide prescribed mental health care, treatment and rehabilitation services. For a South African mental health provider to render high-quality mental health care, treatment and rehabilitation services, that mental health care provider should have been exposed to theory and practical teaching and learning in Intellectual Disability (ID). One of the most relevant practical courses for intellectual disability in South Africa is offered by the Sunshine Association.</p>

scholarly journals Multiple-Role Dilemmas for Military Mental Health Care Providers

2006 ◽  
Vol 171 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Brad Johnson ◽  
Roderick Bacho ◽  
Mark Heim ◽  
John Ralph
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Multiple Role ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Military Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Care Providers
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