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Keeping the faith
- Author:
- FRIEL Kat
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, March/April, 2013, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The Spiritual and and Pastoral Care in Mental Health course, is a 10-day training course which takes place on one evening per week and is aimed at faith leaders and faith group helpers in south London. The course is provide by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and encourages participants to think about mental health and support people with mental health problems in their own faith communities. Particpants attending the course have felt more willing to work with and help people who have a mental illness and also said the training helped them improve their practices around social inclusion and reducing stigma and discrimination. The course has been particularly popular among black and minority ethnic groups. (Original abstract)
One good turn deserves another: the link between altruistic behaviour and mental wellbeing
- Author:
- ROBOTHAM Dan
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July 2012, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Altruism means concern for the welfare of others instead of concern for our own welfare. From a social perspective, co-operating with others is socially advantageous and can improve reputation and enhance social capital. Helping someone increases the chance of having the deed repaid. Acting in a reciprocally altruistic way can expand networks and increase the quality and quantity of social relationships with others. For a variety of reasons, engaging in altruism and associated prosocial behaviours can improve the lives of people who engage in them. Aside from any benefits of reciprocation, prosocial behaviours can have a direct impact on the wellbeing of people who engage with them. They can improve morale, self-esteem, happiness and wellbeing, reduce depressive symptoms, and help people form positive self-identities. The Mental Health Foundation’s poll of 2,037 people suggested that 87% of people feel better after being kind to others. Although not everyone has time to volunteer or the resources to give financially, everyone can fit prosocial behaviours into daily life.
Here and now
- Author:
- COSH Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, February 2011, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The project Right Here is a five-year project, run jointly by the Mental Health Foundation and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation to develop new ways to provide support for young people aged 16-25. It funds four projects in Sheffield, Brighton and Hove, and Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. The programme focuses on prevention and early intervention, where project workers encourage young people to be in charge and lead activities.
Mental health matters too
- Author:
- GRUNDY David
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 9(7), October 2009, pp.28-30.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
In this article the author suggests that more could be done to prevent mental illness among people with learning disabilities. While much has been done to promote the physical health needs of people with learning disabilities, it is important that the mental health needs of this population are addressed too. The article outlines two projects aimed at promoting mental health awareness: the clear thoughts project and the candle project. The clear thoughts project was a three year Department of Health funded initiative providing people with a learning disability with information and resources about mental health. The candle project was another three year Department of Health funded project, which overlapped the work of clear thoughts. It focused on the needs if young people with a learning disability, their mental health, and how their culture and background influenced them. Both of these projects are explored in detail.
Give peace a chance
- Author:
- ANDREWS Crispin
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, February 2010, pp.15-17.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
In the London borough of Newham, youth workers are using boxing and Muay Thai kick-boxing to help young people overcome the issues that are stopping them from making the most of their lives. The Fight for Peace Academy is an offshoot of a charity set up in Rio de Janeiro. In the 2 years it has been running in Newham, it has helped more than 2,000 young people access sport, mentoring and support services. The article discusses the importance of regular exercise towards improved mental health. It also provides a number of case studies demonstrating how Fight for Peace has helped young people turn their lives around.
New agency for a new era
- Author:
- McPHERSON Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, April 2009, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Explains the role of the National Mental Health Development Unit (NMHDU), which is becoming the lead agency for supporting the implementation of mental health policy in England.
Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people: trainer manual to support the level 2 award
- Authors:
- CLARE Alison, CUTHBERT Sharon Lee
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 157p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This training manual provides the resources and materials to deliver training to those involved in improving the mental health and well-being of older people, including paid staff, volunteers and informal carers. It includes guidance for trainers, activities and timings, and suggests learning materials and resources. The manual has been developed to support the Level 2 City and Guilds Award, but can also be used to delivery non-accredited learning programmes. The contents are split into five units: the principles and values that underpin the promotion and well-being and mental health with older people; mental well-being, mental health problems and older people; communication and relationships; working within services to promote well-being and mental health with older people; and developing yourself and your role.
Taking it step by step
- Authors:
- CLARE Alison, CUTHBERT Sharon Lee
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, December 2008, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
City and Guilds has, in close collaboration with Age Concern, developed three qualifications in promoting the mental health and wellbeing of older people to challenge assumptions and stereotypes.
Keeping happy
- Author:
- COSH Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, November 2008, pp.17-18.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The mental health of infants is often overlooked by professionals. The Infant Mental Health Project is a three year national programme in Scotland set up to address infant mental health. The Project is funded by the Scottish government's National Programme for Improving Mental and Well-being is run by The Scottish Institute of Human Relations (SIHR). The Project is working to develop and identify the training needs of frontline workers in the areas of health, social work and education.
Winning arts and minds
- Author:
- KNIFTON Lee
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, October 2008, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The author, festival director, describes how the Annual Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival evolved and how it creates a more positive image of mental illness.