Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Women's stories of collaboration between domestic violence and mental health services
Other Titles:	Communities, Children and Families Australia
Authors:	Irwin, Jude Laing, Lesley Toivonen, Cherie
Year:	2010
Citation:	No 2 Vol.: 5
Notes:	The connection between domestic violence and mental ill health has been well-established yet domestic violence and mental health services often experience difficulty in working effectively together. Tension between these service sectors can contribute to poor outcomes for women who live with both domestic violence and a mental illness. This has implications for children’s wellbeing and development because children’s resilience to exposure to domestic violence is linked to their mother’s mental health. Based on a qualitative analysis of in-depth interviews with 33 women who experienced both domestic violence and mental health concerns/ illness, this article outlines women’s experiences of their contacts with domestic violence and mental health services. It identifies barriers to service collaboration and pinpoints changes that could lead to much more comprehensive responses to women.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/17519
Physical description:	Pages 18
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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