... themselves have drunk alcohol before doing so almost a third of suicides amongst young people are committed while the person is intoxicated; anxiety and depressive symptoms are more common in heavy drinkers; heavy drinking is more common in those with anxiety and depression; there is a significant relationship between job stress and alcohol consumption. Many GPs believe that alcohol is a cause of mental
While much debate has taken place recently about alcohol, researchers have failed to draw out the reasons why so many people have troubled relationships with it. The reasons we drink and the consequences of excessive drinking are intimately linked with our mental health, and this holds the key to dealing with growing worries about alcohol misuse. Evidence outlined in this report shows that: there are significant connections between reported alcohol use and depressive symptoms; people report using alcohol to help them sleep people drink more when experiencing moderate to high levels of shyness or fear; anxious people use drinking ‘to cope’ and are more likely to avoid social situations where alcohol is not available; as many as 65% of suicides have been linked to excessive drinking 70% of men who kill themselves have drunk alcohol before doing so almost a third of suicides amongst young people are committed while the person is intoxicated; anxiety and depressive symptoms are more common in heavy drinkers; heavy drinking is more common in those with anxiety and depression; there is a significant relationship between job stress and alcohol consumption. Many GPs believe that alcohol is a cause of mental health problems.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, suicide, alcohol misuse, anxiety, depression, dual diagnosis;
This study examines distress in the workplace to understand the experiences of people working while experiencing distress, explore the ways that managers and organisations respond to distress expressed by staff and to recommend whole-workplace strategies that support those who experience mental health problems and maximise the overall mental health of the workplace. The research involved qualitative interviews, large-scale survey data and a cost analysis to demonstrate the value added to the economy by employing people with mental health problems. Findings are presented in five sections: the economic importance of safeguarding mental health in the workplace, including a cost analysis; the benefits of work to mental health, drawing on qualitative interviews and the survey results; people’s experiences of mental health at work, focusing primarily on survey data to explore sickness absence and ; barriers to disclosure, including stigma and discrimination; and supporting mental health at work, which looks at what people feel their employers did well, and what they feel their company could do to improve the mental health of the workforce.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This study examines distress in the workplace to understand the experiences of people working while experiencing distress, explore the ways that managers and organisations respond to distress expressed by staff and to recommend whole-workplace strategies that support those who experience mental health problems and maximise the overall mental health of the workplace. The research involved qualitative interviews, large-scale survey data and a cost analysis to demonstrate the value added to the economy by employing people with mental health problems. Findings are presented in five sections: the economic importance of safeguarding mental health in the workplace, including a cost analysis; the benefits of work to mental health, drawing on qualitative interviews and the survey results; people’s experiences of mental health at work, focusing primarily on survey data to explore sickness absence and ; barriers to disclosure, including stigma and discrimination; and supporting mental health at work, which looks at what people feel their employers did well, and what they feel their company could do to improve the mental health of the workforce.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This report explores anxiety, the role it plays in peoples lives and the increasing numbers of the UK population that experience anxiety. The report provides an overview of the most common anxiety disorders: panic; phobias; post-traumatic stress disorders; obsessive compulsive disorders; and generalised anxiety disorder. It provides effective ways of managing the condition, makes recommendations regarding approaches to helping people with anxiety and future research. Two individuals also share their experiences of living with anxiety. A list of useful resources and organisations is provided. The report has been produced as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2014 and draws on the findings of a survey of 2,000 members of the public.
(Original abstract)
This report explores anxiety, the role it plays in peoples lives and the increasing numbers of the UK population that experience anxiety. The report provides an overview of the most common anxiety disorders: panic; phobias; post-traumatic stress disorders; obsessive compulsive disorders; and generalised anxiety disorder. It provides effective ways of managing the condition, makes recommendations regarding approaches to helping people with anxiety and future research. Two individuals also share their experiences of living with anxiety. A list of useful resources and organisations is provided. The report has been produced as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2014 and draws on the findings of a survey of 2,000 members of the public.
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Subject terms:
anxiety, therapy and treatment, intervention, surveys, public opinion, self-help, user views, stigma;
The Mental Health Foundation has produced this report in response to the growing evidence for and popularity of mindfulness. It examines the evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapies, lays the groundwork for developing the use of mindfulness-based approaches within the NHS and beyond and explores the potential benefits for society at large.
The Mental Health Foundation has produced this report in response to the growing evidence for and popularity of mindfulness. It examines the evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapies, lays the groundwork for developing the use of mindfulness-based approaches within the NHS and beyond and explores the potential benefits for society at large.
Subject terms:
mental health education, mental health problems, stress, anxiety, behaviour therapy, Buddhism, coping behaviour, depression, mindfulness;