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Outdated practitioner views about family culpability and severe mental disorders
A Rubin1, J Cardenas, K Warren
1School of Social Work, University of Texas, Austin 78712, USA. arubin@mail.utexas.edu
Social Work
|September 18, 1998
Summary
Practitioner approaches to psychotic disorders are shifting towards biological factors, moving away from family blame. A new scale assesses this shift, with surveys revealing concerns about current practices with severe mental illness.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Psychology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Etiology and treatment of psychotic disorders increasingly emphasize biological factors.
- Evidence suggests a need to move away from family-blaming treatment modalities.
- This shift is crucial for supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and their families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a reliable and valid scale measuring practitioners' adoption of biologically-informed, non-blaming approaches.
- To assess current practitioner practices concerning clients with severe and persistent mental illness and their families.
Main Methods:
- Development and validation of a new scale to assess practitioner approaches.
- Two surveys were conducted to evaluate current practices.
Main Results:
- The developed scale demonstrated reliability and validity.
- Survey findings indicated potential concerns regarding practitioner approaches in working with severe mental illness and families.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights a critical need for continued education and training for practitioners.
- Findings suggest a gap between theoretical advancements and clinical application in treating psychotic disorders.
- Further research is warranted to address identified concerns and improve family-centered care.