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;
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;
This article looks at the case of a women with psychiatric illness who forms a strong relationship with a man who has alcohol-related behaviour problems. Her health deteriorates when he is imprisoned. Her social worker explains why he wants them to live together.
This article looks at the case of a women with psychiatric illness who forms a strong relationship with a man who has alcohol-related behaviour problems. Her health deteriorates when he is imprisoned. Her social worker explains why he wants them to live together.
Subject terms:
interpersonal relationships, mental health problems, risk, supported housing, adult abuse, alcohol misuse, case studies;