This article explores the role of a Start Manchester project in using art as therapy for people with mental health needs. The article focuses on an art appreciation project which included discussion, art history, art criticism, practical art, and creative writing. An exhibition of the work at the end of the course proved so successful that the gallery requested an extension
This article explores the role of a Start Manchester project in using art as therapy for people with mental health needs. The article focuses on an art appreciation project which included discussion, art history, art criticism, practical art, and creative writing. An exhibition of the work at the end of the course proved so successful that the gallery requested an extension
Subject terms:
mental health problems, self-esteem, arts, art therapy;
This article reports on how an assertive outreach team that had been in operation for 10 years, took the opportunity to ask service users to help in the evaluation of its effectiveness.
This article reports on how an assertive outreach team that had been in operation for 10 years, took the opportunity to ask service users to help in the evaluation of its effectiveness.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, user views, assertive outreach, evaluation;
This article looks at the case of a man with a chronic medical condition (psoriasis) which resulted in mental health problems. His multiple needs did not fit into any service category. A social worker tells the author how he tried to tailor a solution.
This article looks at the case of a man with a chronic medical condition (psoriasis) which resulted in mental health problems. His multiple needs did not fit into any service category. A social worker tells the author how he tried to tailor a solution.
Subject terms:
long term conditions, mental health problems, risk, case studies;
A women of 43 with Down's syndrome was displaying delusions which coincided with the broadcast of some TV shows. The author looks at the case and whether the risk assessment meant she could live at home despite her behaviour.
A women of 43 with Down's syndrome was displaying delusions which coincided with the broadcast of some TV shows. The author looks at the case and whether the risk assessment meant she could live at home despite her behaviour.
Subject terms:
intervention, mental health problems, behaviour, case studies, Downs syndrome;
Service users are rarely asked about their experiences of Mental Health Act assessments. The author reports on an innovative scheme in Milton Keynes that is changing that. It allows service users to feedback on the how they have found the process of their assessment.
Service users are rarely asked about their experiences of Mental Health Act assessments. The author reports on an innovative scheme in Milton Keynes that is changing that. It allows service users to feedback on the how they have found the process of their assessment.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, service users, user views, assessment, approved social workers;
Reports on a progressive mental health day service which has developed a project that trains services users to be trainers - and which will soon be a stand-alone company
Reports on a progressive mental health day service which has developed a project that trains services users to be trainers - and which will soon be a stand-alone company
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, service users, training, user participation;
A young boy is taken away from his family for his own safety and put into intensive therapeutic care. The author talks to the therapist on how they improved his life chances.
A young boy is taken away from his family for his own safety and put into intensive therapeutic care. The author talks to the therapist on how they improved his life chances.
Subject terms:
looked after children, mental health problems, psychotherapy, young people, case studies, challenging behaviour;
Rest, a small charity meeting mental health needs of the agricultural community in Staffordshire is struggling with funds as its core funding is set to run out in December. The author asks how it can manage an uncertain future, and highlights the problems facing small charities in the commissioning of services.
Rest, a small charity meeting mental health needs of the agricultural community in Staffordshire is struggling with funds as its core funding is set to run out in December. The author asks how it can manage an uncertain future, and highlights the problems facing small charities in the commissioning of services.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, rural areas, charities, financing, fund raising, health needs;
Finding a service tailored to the complex needs of a deaf young person with challenging behaviour is costly. However, this case study shows how vital the assessment of a therapy consultant was in providing the correct treatment for one young person.
Finding a service tailored to the complex needs of a deaf young person with challenging behaviour is costly. However, this case study shows how vital the assessment of a therapy consultant was in providing the correct treatment for one young person.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, psychotherapy, young people, challenging behaviour, communication, deafness, hearing impairment;