Journal article
New directions in the treatment of child physical abuse and neglect in Australia: MST-CAN, a case study
Advances in Mental Health, Vol.9(2), pp.148-161
2010
Abstract
Child abuse and neglect cases present significant complex challenges for service providers. The aim of this study is to present the first implementation of an ecological model of treatment for child abuse and neglect, Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN), in the Australian context. The case presentation features a single parent family with two children aged 7 and 8 referred to the Department of Child Safety due to child neglect. The intervention addressed the multiple mental health and practical needs within the children's social ecology, as well as the precipitating and perpetuating factors for the case of neglect. Interventions targeted maternal depression, alcohol abuse, parenting, financial management, employment, housing, and family communication. Treatment goals of increased functioning across multiple life domains were met, including parent mental health needs, practical needs, and family reunification. MST-CAN provides a therapeutic framework to address the multiple needs of families with child abuse and neglect. Directions for further research and practice are discussed.
Details
- Title
- New directions in the treatment of child physical abuse and neglect in Australia: MST-CAN, a case study
- Authors
- Helen M Stallman (Author) - The University of QueenslandKaren E Walmsley (Author) - Mater Children's HospitalWilliam Bor (Author) - The University of QueenslandM Elizabeth Collerson (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyCynthia Cupit Swenson (Author) - Medical University of South CarolinaBrett M McDermott (Author) - The University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Advances in Mental Health, Vol.9(2), pp.148-161
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Australasia
- Date published
- 2010
- DOI
- 10.5172/jamh.9.2.148
- ISSN
- 1838-7357; 1837-4905; 1838-7357
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99513807902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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