Mental health matters: a multi‐family framework for mental health intervention

Bishop, Peter; Clilverd, Ann; Cooklin, Alan; Hunt, Una

doi:10.1111/1467-6427.00199

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“…), in order to create a ''therapeutic context'' that enables families to become ''therapeutic'' to one another. The rationale for both treatments also draws directly from clinical literature stating that MFT is based on the idea that similarities and differences between families help them feel less stigmatized and isolated [12,70,71]. MFT also attempts to inform families about their pathology, help them reorganize their intra and inter-family relationships, and give them hope [72].…”

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confidence: 99%

Two models of multiple family therapy in the treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa: a systematic review

Gelin

Cook‐Darzens

Simon³

et al. 2015

Eat Weight Disord

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Multiple family therapy (MFT) is a therapeutic method that brings together several families affected by the same pathology. Although from an ideological and conceptual point of view, MFT is often linked to family therapy and group therapy, it is difficult to define it with precision, a weakness which may in turn hinder research on therapeutic effectiveness. This is most notable in the field of eating disorders (ED) where, in spite of MFT's great popularity, research evidence remains limited. Within the context of a systematic review of the literature on MFT in the treatment of anorexia nervosa, the purpose of this article is to provide a theoretical and clinical framework for describing two MFT models, in an attempt to explore their common and distinct concepts, principles, techniques, and factors of change. The first program is a day treatment adaptation of the Maudsley family-based MFT approach, developed in Belgium at the Therapeutic Centre for Adolescents suffering from Eating Disorders: it focuses on the management of ED symptoms, using a strong cognitive behavioral orientation. The second is an integrated systemic MFT outpatient and inpatient program carried out on the ED unit of a pediatric hospital in Paris, France: it emphasizes intra- and inter-family relationships within a systemic framework. Our effort to describe and compare these two models constitutes a first step toward determining the relative value of different models of MFT. Indeed, each model presents specific characteristics that may make it best suited for specific ED populations and/or types of families.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Two models of multiple family therapy in the treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa: a systematic review

Gelin

Cook‐Darzens

Simon³

et al. 2015

Eat Weight Disord

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“…In one study reviewed, Lemmens et al (2003) (Bae and Kung, 2000), and identification with the experience of their counterparts in other families (Bishop et al, 2002). In fact, the notion of mutual support groups and other approaches to family intervention is multi-faceted and complex (Pharoah et al, 2001).…”

Section: Qualitative Exploratory Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The effectiveness and active ingredients of mutual support groups for family caregivers of people with psychotic disorders: A literature review

Chien

Norman

2009

International Journal of Nursing Studies

102

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Objectives: To explore the literature through a systematic search to assess the effectiveness of mutual support groups for family caregivers of people with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.Methods: This review of the research literature was based on the procedures suggested by the National Health Service Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (2001) Report Number 4 in the UK. A combined free-text and thesaurus approach was used to search relevant research studies within electronic databases, including Medline, Embase, CINAHL, OVID full-text, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Library, the British Nursing Index, the NHS National Research register, and System for Info on Grey literature for the period 1980-2007. Reference lists of all retrieved literature were also searched to identify studies that may have been missed. Twenty-five research studies were selected for inclusion in the analysis on the basis that they were either family-led or professional-facilitated support group programmes for family caregivers of people with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.Results: The review identified that most studies on this group programme used qualitative, exploratory cross-sectional surveys and quasi-experimental study designs (n= 19); six were experimental studies or randomised controlled trials. There were only a few small-scale, singlecentre controlled trials with the findings supporting the significant positive effects of mutual support groups on families' and patients' psychosocial well-being. A number of nonexperimental studies conducted in Western countries reported benefits of group participation up to one year, such as increased knowledge about the illness, reduced burden and distress, and enhanced coping ability and social support. However, many of these studies lacked rigorous control and did not use standardised and valid instruments as outcome measures or schedule follow-up to examine the long-term effects of support groups on families and/or patients. This is the Pre-Published Version.2 Conclusions: With increasing recognition of benefits from mutual support, this review highlights the dearth of evidence for the effects and active ingredients of mutual support groups.Mutual support may have significant impacts on long-term psychosocial and nursing interventions for both patients with severe mental illness and their families in community mental health care. Further research is recommended to investigate the therapeutic components and effects of mutual support groups for family caregivers of people with schizophrenia and psychotic disorders across cultures.

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“…The treatment goal for children with behavioral and emotional problems is to change the negative parenting style. In doing so, helping professionals have lost sight of the social context that shapes parents' coping (Bishop et al, 2002). It is more useful to conceptualize the observed family situation as the consequence rather than as the cause of the disorder (Eisler, 2005).…”

Section: Multiple Family Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Besides, MFG helps to alleviate social isolation and transcend the troubled families' stigma, as their stories become a shared story in the group (Asen et al, 2001, p. 9;Assen & Scholz, 2010, p. 4). The group is a bridge to facilitate contact between the professional staff and the families on a more equal footing (Bishop et al, 2002). It integrates professional help and self-help together and encourages professional and family collaboration and partnership (Asen et al, 2001, p. 16).…”

Section: Multiple Family Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Experiencing multiple family groups in a Chinese context: the clients' perception of its helpful and unhelpful impact

L.C.¹,

Wan²,

Wong³

2012

Journal of Social Work Practice

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Mental health matters: a multi‐family framework for mental health intervention

Cited by 23 publications

References 13 publications

Two models of multiple family therapy in the treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa: a systematic review

Two models of multiple family therapy in the treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa: a systematic review

The effectiveness and active ingredients of mutual support groups for family caregivers of people with psychotic disorders: A literature review

Experiencing multiple family groups in a Chinese context: the clients' perception of its helpful and unhelpful impact

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