SCIE Research briefing 29: Black and minority ethnic parents with mental health problems and their children
Useful links
Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) - Supports positive changes in services and in the well-being of vulnerable people with health and social care needs.
Department of Health (DoH) - The Department of Health runs the English NHS. Its work includes setting national standards and shaping the direction of health and social care services.
Depression Alliance - Provides information and support services to those who are affected by depression via publications, supporter/volunteer services and network of self-help groups. The Alliance is a user-focused organisation with offices in England and a sister organisation in Scotland.
Equality and Human Rights Commission - From 1 October 2007 the Equality and Human Rights Commission took over the role and functions of the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), with new responsibilities for sexual orientation, age, religion and belief, and human rights.
Family Welfare Association - A leading UK family charity, supporting over 45,000 families every year. The FWA tackles some of the most complex problems facing families including domestic abuse, mental health problems, learning disabilities and severe financial hardship.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) - The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a leading charity supporting research on social issues, particularly the effects of poverty and the building of strong, cohesive communities.
Mental Health Foundation - A UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems.
MIND - The leading mental health charity in England and Wales provides a variety of services, including campaigning, publications and a confidential information line for users, carers and practitioners.
National Institute for Mental Health England (NIMHE) - A part of the Care Services Improvement Partnership, with the specific aim of improving mental health services and knowledge for both staff and people using services.
Refugee Council - The largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees via direct and community support, and lobbying and campaigning.
Runnymede Trust - An independent policy research organisation focusing on equality and justice through the promotion of a successful multi-ethnic society.
Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health - Works to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems. The Centre carries out research, policy work and analysis to improve practice and influence policy in both mental health and public services.
SANE - SANE raises awareness of mental illnesses and campaigns for better services for those affected, as well as undertaking research and providing information and support.
Related SCIE Publications
- Research briefing 23: Stress and resilience factors in parents with mental health problems and their children (2008)
- Research briefing 24: Experiences of children and young people caring for a parent with a mental health problem (2008)
- Guide 21: Commissioning and providing mental health advocacy for African and Caribbean men (2008)
- Race equality discussion paper 01: Will community-based support services make direct payments a viable option for black and minority ethnic service users and carers? (2006)
- Report 14: Doing it for themselves: participation and black and minority ethnic service users (2006)
- Poverty, parenting and social exclusion (E-learning resources)
