Peripheral parents

Article Abstract:

A report, entitled 'Unconditional Love?', highlights the problems faced by parents of children with mental health problems. The report, which examines the experiences of 30 parents, is part of a three year project to improve services for these children. Parents felt family doctors were unable to give advice or suitable help and frequently felt let down by psychiatric staff who did not do as they promised. Parents also did not feel involved in the decisions being made about their children and were made to feel they were interfering. All the parents had negative experiences.

Reports, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Parents, Psychiatric personnel, Mental health personnel, Child mental health

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Gateway to mental health

Article Abstract:

'The New NHS: Modern, Dependable' white paper raises the profile of the primary health care team (PHCT) in service provision, including mental health service. However, it is argued that PHCTs may not have acquired the appropriate skills to identify or work effectively with those suffering mental health problems. GP workload can be reduced significantly by dedicating a nurse to mental health problems within a PHCT.

Management, Services, Mental health, United Kingdom. National Health Service

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Risky business: a new guidebook for mental health workers calls for an evidence-based approach in assessing and managing patients at risk

Article Abstract:

The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health has issued guidance for all UK mental health staff responsible for assessing and managing clients who could be at risk and live in the community. This guidance uses evidence-based research and aims to offer a practical response to risk management.

Practice, Psychiatric nursing

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