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Should Programs Designed to Help IPV Survivors Screen for Mental Health-Related Problems: Voices From the Field.
Catherine A Simmons1, Matthew J Delaney1, Leslie Lindsey2
11 Univesity of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA.
Violence Against Women
|May 15, 2016
Summary
Service providers believe mental health screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors can be misused or beneficial. Trauma-informed care is crucial for effective screening and support for IPV survivors.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue.
- Survivors of IPV often experience co-occurring mental health challenges.
- The role of mental health screening within IPV services is debated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore service provider perspectives on mental health screening for IPV survivors.
- To identify potential benefits, risks, and barriers associated with such screening.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of responses from 187 service providers.
- Utilized a concept mapping approach to analyze data.
- Identified key themes and clusters related to mental health screening.
Main Results:
- Nine central clusters emerged, grouped into three themes: misuse of mental health identification, appropriate uses of screening, and barriers to screening.
- Concerns exist regarding the potential misuse of labeling mental health problems.
- Appropriate screening can aid survivors, but barriers impede implementation.
Conclusions:
- Trauma-informed approaches are essential for all aspects of service delivery for IPV survivors.
- Careful consideration of screening protocols is needed to maximize benefits and minimize harm.
- Addressing barriers is critical for effective integration of mental health screening.
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