Mental Health Today, January/February 2015, pp.28-29.
Publisher:
Pavilion
Place of publication:
Hove
A new approach to providing mental health recovery services in Brighton and Hove by care and support provider Southdown has helped to increase the number of people accessing services. Commissioned by Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to provide day services, Southdown have also established a Recovery College. The College offers service users courses in subjects such as how to manage their depression, live with their voices, or to get the best out of their medication. They have also looked to bring in 'experts by experience' to deliver its recovery services.
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A new approach to providing mental health recovery services in Brighton and Hove by care and support provider Southdown has helped to increase the number of people accessing services. Commissioned by Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to provide day services, Southdown have also established a Recovery College. The College offers service users courses in subjects such as how to manage their depression, live with their voices, or to get the best out of their medication. They have also looked to bring in 'experts by experience' to deliver its recovery services.
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Subject terms:
mental health services, recovery, day services, access to services, service users, user participation, community mental health services, mental health problems;
Mental Health Today, November/December 2013, pp.28-29.
Publisher:
Pavilion
Place of publication:
Hove
The Host Families Scheme, run by Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trusts's (HPFT) Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT), places people recovering from acute mental illness with families in the community rather than hospital is bringing rewards. It is based on evidence that people with mental ill health recover better if they are in the community, in a supportive family setting and taking part in a daily routine. Placement of a service users takes place following a multidisciplinary team (MDT) mental state examination and risk assessment. After placement specialist mental health teams provide on-going treatment or therapy. Since its launch, eight families have been recruited to the scheme, with 25 service users choosing a placement with a host family.
(Original abstract)
The Host Families Scheme, run by Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trusts's (HPFT) Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT), places people recovering from acute mental illness with families in the community rather than hospital is bringing rewards. It is based on evidence that people with mental ill health recover better if they are in the community, in a supportive family setting and taking part in a daily routine. Placement of a service users takes place following a multidisciplinary team (MDT) mental state examination and risk assessment. After placement specialist mental health teams provide on-going treatment or therapy. Since its launch, eight families have been recruited to the scheme, with 25 service users choosing a placement with a host family.
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Subject terms:
severe mental health problems, community mental health services, families, placement, service users, adults;
In Ghana, mental health services are woefully inadequate. The lack of mental health workers means that each year only 2% of mentally ill people will come into contact with a mental health clinician. However, things are improving. A new Mental Health Bill promises to shift more attention to community mental health services, to address stigma, and to set out ways to better engage with traditional practitioners. This paper describes a project that is part of this change. The Kintampo Project is a charity started by Dr Mark Roberts, consultant forensic psychiatrist at Hampshire-based Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, and Dr Emmanuel Adjase, from the Kintampo Rural Health Training School in central Ghana. The project is a partnership between health workers from both countries in which they each learn from each other’s expertise and experience. The project aims to move mental health services from the overstretched hospital system into the community where they are most needed. Two new educational programmes have been developed: the degree-level medical assistant in psychiatry; and the diploma-level community mental health officer. NHS project members visit Ghana to hold workshops and help in other aspects of the training programme. In return, the NHS staff have experienced working in a place with limited resources, obtained insight into West African culture, and developed a sense of perspective and renewed motivation.
In Ghana, mental health services are woefully inadequate. The lack of mental health workers means that each year only 2% of mentally ill people will come into contact with a mental health clinician. However, things are improving. A new Mental Health Bill promises to shift more attention to community mental health services, to address stigma, and to set out ways to better engage with traditional practitioners. This paper describes a project that is part of this change. The Kintampo Project is a charity started by Dr Mark Roberts, consultant forensic psychiatrist at Hampshire-based Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, and Dr Emmanuel Adjase, from the Kintampo Rural Health Training School in central Ghana. The project is a partnership between health workers from both countries in which they each learn from each other’s expertise and experience. The project aims to move mental health services from the overstretched hospital system into the community where they are most needed. Two new educational programmes have been developed: the degree-level medical assistant in psychiatry; and the diploma-level community mental health officer. NHS project members visit Ghana to hold workshops and help in other aspects of the training programme. In return, the NHS staff have experienced working in a place with limited resources, obtained insight into West African culture, and developed a sense of perspective and renewed motivation.
Subject terms:
mental health education, staff development, training, African people, charities, community mental health services, collaboration;
This article describes the development of the ‘Men in Sheds’ project, which Age UK Cheshire launched in pilot form in early 2009 in the village of Hartford, near Northwich. Thanks to a 3-year £493,000 Big Lottery fund grant, 3 new projects opened early in 2011 in Chester, Crewe, and Ellesmere Port, and others outside of Cheshire are in the pipeline. The project is aimed at isolated older men, a section of the population that often misses out when daytime activities in the community are planned. It was prompted by the realisation that many lifelong learning classes aimed at older people are women-dominated. The project aims to help men meet up and socialise in an informal atmosphere. Activities vary according to the men’s inclinations, and have included renovating a canal narrowboat and making a telephone box for a children’s nursery. Although the focus is not specifically on dealing with mental health problems, a number of the members do have a mental health diagnosis such as long-term depression.
This article describes the development of the ‘Men in Sheds’ project, which Age UK Cheshire launched in pilot form in early 2009 in the village of Hartford, near Northwich. Thanks to a 3-year £493,000 Big Lottery fund grant, 3 new projects opened early in 2011 in Chester, Crewe, and Ellesmere Port, and others outside of Cheshire are in the pipeline. The project is aimed at isolated older men, a section of the population that often misses out when daytime activities in the community are planned. It was prompted by the realisation that many lifelong learning classes aimed at older people are women-dominated. The project aims to help men meet up and socialise in an informal atmosphere. Activities vary according to the men’s inclinations, and have included renovating a canal narrowboat and making a telephone box for a children’s nursery. Although the focus is not specifically on dealing with mental health problems, a number of the members do have a mental health diagnosis such as long-term depression.
Subject terms:
leisure activities, loneliness, men, mental health problems, older people, wellbeing, community mental health services, depression;
Faced with changes in the way its day services were commissioned the charity Together began a new model of service called Your Way in Wandsworth. The community mental health service provides a form of 'early intervention' though a programme of one-to-one support. Your Way can also supports service users in getting a personal budget and helping them to direct their own support.
Faced with changes in the way its day services were commissioned the charity Together began a new model of service called Your Way in Wandsworth. The community mental health service provides a form of 'early intervention' though a programme of one-to-one support. Your Way can also supports service users in getting a personal budget and helping them to direct their own support.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, personalisation, community mental health services, day services;
Since the introduction of community treatment orders in November 2008, the amount of community treatment orders given out has far exceeded government expectations. This article looks at some of the reasons for this and also draws on Care Quality Commission research that suggests they are not necessarily having a positive effect on service users.
Since the introduction of community treatment orders in November 2008, the amount of community treatment orders given out has far exceeded government expectations. This article looks at some of the reasons for this and also draws on Care Quality Commission research that suggests they are not necessarily having a positive effect on service users.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, service users, community mental health services, compulsory treatment;
This article describes 'Bouncing Trax', a music project that has been reaching out to south London's disaffected youth. Groups of clients attend classes in music production at the Deptford-based Midi Music Company. Everyone who completes the eight-week programme walks away with a certificate and a CD of his or her work. In a written evaluation the Midi Music team described the clients as being "productive, respectful and attentive" and feedback from those who referred clients was generally very positive.
This article describes 'Bouncing Trax', a music project that has been reaching out to south London's disaffected youth. Groups of clients attend classes in music production at the Deptford-based Midi Music Company. Everyone who completes the eight-week programme walks away with a certificate and a CD of his or her work. In a written evaluation the Midi Music team described the clients as being "productive, respectful and attentive" and feedback from those who referred clients was generally very positive.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, music, self-esteem, social skills, young people, communication skills, community mental health services;
People diagnosed with borderline personality disorder often receive limited and inconsistent care which can often mimic their own internal turmoil. This article provides and alternative and optimistic approach to working with people who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. It summarises the NICE guidance on the condition before considering the guidance in practice. The article concludes with messages for: community mental health and assertive outreach teams; accident and emergency departments, psychiatric liaison and inpatient services; crisis resolution and home treatment teams.
People diagnosed with borderline personality disorder often receive limited and inconsistent care which can often mimic their own internal turmoil. This article provides and alternative and optimistic approach to working with people who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. It summarises the NICE guidance on the condition before considering the guidance in practice. The article concludes with messages for: community mental health and assertive outreach teams; accident and emergency departments, psychiatric liaison and inpatient services; crisis resolution and home treatment teams.
Subject terms:
personality disorders, social exclusion, stereotyped attitudes, assertive outreach, community mental health services, emergency health services, good practice;
Community-based compulsory treatment orders (CCTOs) have been placed in Scotland since October 2005, and research findings have been positive. However there are still concerns about their use in England and Wales. This article discusses the mixed opinions that exist, and also presents the views of two professionals and one service user.
Community-based compulsory treatment orders (CCTOs) have been placed in Scotland since October 2005, and research findings have been positive. However there are still concerns about their use in England and Wales. This article discusses the mixed opinions that exist, and also presents the views of two professionals and one service user.
Subject terms:
severe mental health problems, community mental health services, compulsory treatment;
Hearing loss can trigger mental health problems, yet there are few services that offer support to those suffering hearing impairment. This article looks at current availability of services in Scotland. It also highlights the launch in October of the Deaf Community Mental Health Service, to be run in partnership with Deaf Action.
Hearing loss can trigger mental health problems, yet there are few services that offer support to those suffering hearing impairment. This article looks at current availability of services in Scotland. It also highlights the launch in October of the Deaf Community Mental Health Service, to be run in partnership with Deaf Action.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, community mental health services, hearing impairment;