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People with physical impairments and mental health support needs : a critical review of the literature

MORRIS, Jenny
2004

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This paper presents the findings of a review of the literature on the mental health support needs of people with physical impairments. It is divided into two main parts: a review of research literature concerned with psychology, psychiatry and rehabilitation services; and a review of what is known about the mental health support needs and experiences of people with physical impairments from a social model perspective

'One town for my body, and another town for my mind' : services for people with physical impairments and mental health support needs

MORRIS, Jenny
2004

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This study explores the experience of people with physical impairments who also have mental health support needs in accessing mental health and physical disability services. Drawing on these experiences, the report considers two major issues: the relationships between impairment, disabling barriers and mental health; and the fragmentation of needs. Finally, the author provides a summary of key issues which need to be addressed by those working in this area

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