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dc.contributor.authorStone, Kevin
dc.contributor.authorMcCusker, P
dc.contributor.authorDavidson, G
dc.contributor.authorVicary, S
dc.date.accessioned2021-11-05T11:36:38Z
dc.date.issued2021-10-05
dc.identifier.issn1660-4601
dc.identifier.issn1660-4601
dc.identifier.otherARTN 10462
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/18226
dc.description.abstract

<jats:p>This article reports on an exploratory study comparing mental health social work (MHSW) in Europe. There has been very limited previous research comparing approaches to MHSW in Europe and so the aim of the study was to develop a better understanding of the similarities and differences between and, where relevant, within countries (referred to as jurisdictions). An online survey was distributed mainly through existing European networks and social media to seek information on the role, nature, extent and context of MHSW in a range of European jurisdictions. Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were 158 responses from 10 jurisdictions. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. From this analysis, four main themes were identified, relating to: role; law, policy and education; the distinctive contribution made by MHSW; and the key challenges for MHSW. The study demonstrates that MHSW, although it is described and provided in different ways and is confined by a range of factors, plays an important role in mental health services across jurisdictions. There are also interesting differences between contexts, especially in the balance of therapeutic, legal and specialist/generic approaches, some of which reflect the World Health Organisation’s vision and objectives for mental health. Lastly, the study illustrates a need and provides a valuable basis for further comparative and collaborative work to define MHSW and enhance the contributions it makes.</jats:p>

dc.format.extent10462-10462
dc.format.mediumElectronic
dc.languageen
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.subjectsocial work
dc.subjectmental health
dc.subjectEurope
dc.subjectinvoluntary admission
dc.titleAn Exploratory Survey of Mental Health Social Work in Europe
dc.typejournal-article
dc.typeJournal Article
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plymouth.issue19
plymouth.volume18
plymouth.publication-statusPublished online
plymouth.journalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/ijerph181910462
plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth
plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth/Faculty of Health
plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth/Faculty of Health/School of Health Professions
plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth/Users by role
plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth/Users by role/Academics
dc.publisher.placeSwitzerland
dcterms.dateAccepted2021-09-30
dc.rights.embargodate2021-11-6
dc.identifier.eissn1660-4601
dc.rights.embargoperiodNot known
rioxxterms.versionofrecord10.3390/ijerph181910462
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rioxxterms.licenseref.startdate2021-10-05
rioxxterms.typeJournal Article/Review


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