Exclusion of care

Article Abstract:

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child says that children who have mental problems are entitled to live a decent life with dignity, however, the united Kingdom did not focus on services for children with mental health or behavioural problems until about 1997. These children need to be seen as having special needs rather than as deviant because some behaviours may be a natural response to their social disadvantage. Care agencies need to work together so that paediatric and psychiatric nurses can assess children's needs and provide better services.

United Kingdom, Social policy, Mentally ill children, Civil rights

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Sweet persuasion

Article Abstract:

A report of a strategy for improving the behaviour of a boy with cri-du-chat syndrome has won the Nursing Times care study competition 'Caring for the Family.' Behavioural problems included unpredictable sleep pattern, head banging and poor concentration. The programme aimed to discourage unwanted behaviour and encourage desired behaviour. Undesirable behaviour was an attention seeking device. Interventions, therefore, emphasised avoiding eye contact and verbal interraction. Sweets reinforced desirable behaviour.

Management, Cover Story, Cri-du-chat syndrome, Cri du chat syndrome

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Rising to the challenge

Article Abstract:

The National Assessment and Outreach Service for Children with Learning Disabilities, Bethlem Royal Hospital, Beckenham, Kent, England has taken over work formerly carried out by the hospital's Hilda Lewis House. A multidisciplinary team provides a service for psychologically disturbed children exhibiting challenging behaviour. The new service differs from the former emphasis on hands-on care. Emphasis will be on support and teaching carers to assume the therapeutic role.

Psychiatric services, Mental health services, Portrayals

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