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International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Published in: International Journal of Mental Health Systems 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Debate

Knowledge transfer in the field of parental mental illness: objectives, effective strategies, indicators of success, and sustainability

Authors: Camilla Lauritzen, Charlotte Reedtz

Published in: International Journal of Mental Health Systems | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Background

Mental health problems are often transmitted from one generation to the next. However, transferring knowledge about interventions that reduce intergenerational transmission of disease to the field of parental mental illness has been very difficult. One of the most critical issues in mental health services research is the gap between what is generally known about effective treatment and what is provided to consumers in routine care.

Discussion

In this article we discuss several aspects of knowledge transfer in the field of parental mental illness. Effective strategies and implementation prerequisites are explored, and we also discuss indicators of success and sustainability.

Summary

Altogether, this article presents a rationale for the importance of preventive strategies for children of mentally ill parents. Furthermore, the discussion shows how complex it is to change clinical practice.
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Metadata
Title
Knowledge transfer in the field of parental mental illness: objectives, effective strategies, indicators of success, and sustainability
Authors
Camilla Lauritzen
Charlotte Reedtz
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
International Journal of Mental Health Systems / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1752-4458
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-4458-9-6

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