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Research and evaluation to support the national programme for improving mental health and well-being
- Authors:
- HALLAM Angela, STOUT Alison
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Health Department Analytical Services Division
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Health Department’s Analytical Services Division (ASD) supports Scottish Executive policy development and implementation by providing integrated evidence, advice and support. Summaries of research and evaluation projects are listed under the following headings: tracking progress towards mental health improvement aims/goals, evaluation of National Programme delivery agencies/programmes of work, co-ordination of the evidence base on suicide and suicidal behaviour, the Small Research Projects Initiative and known future plans to March 2008.
Review of national strategies for suicide prevention: summary
- Author:
- McCOLLAM Allyson
- Publisher:
- Choose Life
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 5p.
Scottish Executive’s Mental Health Research Team on behalf of the National Programme for Mental Health and Well Being commissioned a consortium of researchers to conduct an evaluation of Choose Life Choose Life1, the national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland. This work is a component of that evaluation.
Selective processing of concern-related information in depression
- Authors:
- NUNN Jean D., MATTHEWS Andrew, TROWER Peter
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 36(4), November 1997, pp.489-503.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Examines whether selective attentional and interpretative processing of emotional information occurs in depression, and if so, whether it depends on a close match between the material used and current concerns. Finds that depressed patients show evidence of cognitive biases favouring all negative self-related information, on both attentional and interpretative tasks. Suggests that such effects in depression may occur only under conditions allowing the elaborative processing of negative material related to oneself.
Review of the Mental Health Act 1959: presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Social Services, the Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Secretary of State for Wales and the Lord Chancellor by command of Her Majesty, September 1978
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health and Social Security, GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office, GREAT BRITAIN. Welsh Office, GREAT BRITAIN. Lord Chancellor's Department
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1978
- Pagination:
- 114p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A review of the Mental Health Act 1959
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health and Social Security
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1976
- Pagination:
- 82p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The power of the ordinary: evaluating BBC Children in Need's A Million & Me programme
- Author:
- SNELL Juliet
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 50
- Place of publication:
- London
An evaluation of A Million & Me programme, which was developed by BBC Children in Need to explore how ordinary, trusted relationships can help children who are beginning to struggle with their mental wellbeing. The programme funded projects large and small across the UK including text and phone support for children, the production of digital resources and training for trusted adults, and activities aimed at boosting children's wellbeing. The evaluation has found that, as a result of the programme, tens of thousands of children have seen an improvement in their mental wellbeing, important new digital assets have been created, and that there is now a clearer understanding of how children aged 8-13 can be supported to enjoy better mental wellbeing. Improvements in wellbeing tended to involve children feeling calmer, happier, more positive and more relaxed. Children improved their resilience by being more willing and able to reach out for effective help. We found that the following approaches are particularly important: fun and happiness - ensuring that children have access to play and positivity; easy and flexible access - support being safe and easy to find and use in a range of different ways and at different times, for example through digital models; creative self-expression - helping children recognise and express their emotions by providing them with tools and language; valuing relationships where children can share and learn about their mental wellbeing. (Edited publisher abstract)
Progress of the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health: on the road to parity
- Author:
- ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP ON MENTAL HEALTH
- Publishers:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists, Rethink Mental Illness
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- London
The Five Year Forward View for Mental Health (FyFV-MH) was a crucial starting point in the journey to transform the lives of people with mental health problems and made 58 recommendations to lay the foundations for parity of esteem by 2020/21. This report presents the findings of an inquiry which sought to establish what progress had been made and where further progress was needed. The FyFV-MH led to new mental health data tracking the proportion of people accessing services covered by the FyFV-MH, and how quickly, by local area. This has transformed the way that the progress of mental health policies can be tracked. The FyFV-MH was a step in the right direction but it did not cover everything. Core mental health services for adults severely affected by mental illness, mental health treatment for older people and early years support for children under five were notable exclusions. The report recommends change in three broad areas that were consistently highlighted as needing urgent attention: investing in core services for adults severely affected by mental illness; increasing the mental health workforce; and better oversight and collective responsibility for mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Formative evaluation of Sharing the Science: building a shared understanding of child brain development and the impact of early adversity
- Authors:
- MOORE Emma, et al
- Publisher:
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 26
- Place of publication:
- London
Sharing the Science (now known as Sharing the Brain Story) is a programme that aims to help professionals and families understand child brain development and how it can be affected by early adversity. The programme uses six metaphors to explain key aspects of early child development, the impact of adversity, and the factors that can lead to abuse and neglect. This report summarises the findings of an evaluation of a programme pilot conducted in Glasgow to understand professionals’ experiences of attending a Sharing the Science workshop and using the Sharing the Science metaphors in practice. Key findings include: the desire to share the metaphors widely needs to be balanced with being trauma-informed; participants felt the metaphors increased their knowledge and awareness; the Sharing the Science metaphors are relevant to people’s lives and can evoke discussions about personal experiences; to build a shared understanding across communities, the metaphors need to be shared in places where everyone can access them; strong emotions and judgements about different parenting practices can arise from viewing the metaphor videos. (Edited publisher abstract)
An evaluation of mental health service provision in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- MONTGOMERY Lorna, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 27(1), 2019, pp.105-114.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Although Northern Ireland has high levels of mental health problems, there has been a relative lack of systematic research on mental health services that can provide an evidence base for legal, policy, and service developments. This article aims to provide a review of the central issues relating to mental health service provision in Northern Ireland, and to gather the perceptions of different stakeholders of these services. The study utilised in‐depth qualitative interviews, focus groups, and an online survey to collect data from respondents throughout the region. This method involved the completion of semistructured interviews with significant mental health commissioners and senior managers, and with service‐users and their key workers. Focus groups sessions were also completed with mental health professionals, service‐users, and carers. Data collection occurred between December 2014 and June 2015. Thematic analysis was used to identify key issues. The findings identified that considerable progress had been made not only in the development of mental health services in the last decade, but also highlighted the significant limitations in current services. Most notably, strengths in provision included the transition from long‐stay hospital care to community‐based services and person‐centred approaches. The researchers identified the need to improve funding, address problems with fragmentation, and gaps in service provision. Based on these findings, the authors consider the implications for practice and policy relating to the human and organisational aspects of service development. In particular, services should be developed focusing on a recovery ethos and on person‐centred and relationship‐based approaches. The needs of carers should additionally be considered and programmes developed to tackle stigma. (Edited publisher abstract)
Side by Side: early research findings
- Author:
- SIDE BY SIDE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM
- Publisher:
- MIND
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
This report sets out the early findings from the large research project evaluating the Side by Side programme, which was led by Mind. It provides information about the impact of community-based peer support for mental health and suggests ways to improve this kind of support in the future. At its core, peer support is about the relationships that people build as they share their own experiences to help and support each other. The Side by Side programme – funded by the Big Lottery – took place between February 2015 and January 2017. It aimed to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health difficulties across England by increasing the availability of community-based peer support. The programme was run by Mind in partnership with 48 groups and partner organisations in nine areas across England: it raised awareness of peer support with 73,926 people; provided online peer support to 17,936 people; and facilitated face-to-face peer support with 3,255 people. The research found that as people engaged with more peer support, their wellbeing, hope for the future, connections to others, and self-efficacy (feeling like they can make positive changes to their own situation) improved. The economic analysis also found that people taking part in the Side by Side evaluation used fewer health services while they were involved with peer support. They also depended less on friends and family members to care for them. However, it is not certain whether this is caused by the programme or a combination of other factors. (Edited publisher abstract)