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From segregation to inclusion: commissioning guidance on day services for people with mental health problems
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 21p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance is designed to assist commissioners of mental health services in the refocusing of day services for working-age adults with mental health problems into community resources that promote social inclusion and promote the role of work and gaining skills in line with current policy and legislation.
The mental health context
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 46p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Geneva
This report describes the current global context of mental health. Beginning with an outline of the current burden of mental disorders, the module sets the stage by describing the historical background to the current situation and summarising recent developments in the understanding, treatment and care of people with mental disorders. An analysis is provided of trends in global health reform and their implications for mental health. To illustrate how these global trends can be addressed by governments, and to introduce the reader to the guidance package, a summary is then provided of the modules in the guidance package. This module will enable readers to gain an understanding of the global context of mental health and to select which modules will be useful to them in their particular situations. Part of a series on good practice in mental health care.
Quality improvement for mental health
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 74p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Geneva
Mental health legislation is essential for protecting the rights of people with mental disorders, who comprise a vulnerable section of society. This module provides information to help guide the development of mental health legislation. The module begins by setting out the activities that are required before legislation is formulated. The content of legislation is then described, including substantive provisions for specific mental health legislation and legislation impacting on mental health. Process issues in mental health legislation are then outlined, including drafting procedures, consultation and the implementation of legislation. Part of a series on good practice in mental health care.
Prevention of mental disorders: effective interventions and policy options: summary report
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 66p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Geneva
Mental disorders are inextricably linked to human rights issues. The stigma, discrimination and human rights violations that individuals and families affected by mental disorders suffer are intense and pervasive. At least in part, these phenomena are consequences of a general perception that no effective preventive or treatment modalities exist against these disorders. Effective prevention can do a lot to alter these perceptions and hence change the way mental disorders are looked upon by society.
Learning from experience: involving service users and carers in mental health education and training
- Authors:
- TEW Jerry, GELL Colin, FOSTER Simon
- Publisher:
- Mental Health in Higher Education
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 62p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Nottingham
Contains a general introduction to the topic and drawing on a range of current initiatives, pointers towards good practice in relation to each of the components of effective involvement. A range of evaluation tools are offered which may be useful in charting progress and identifying the next steps to be taken.
Reducing the risk of violent and aggressive behaviours
- Authors:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE, SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publishers:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
A quick guide for registered managers of mental health services for young people. The guide aims to help registered managers to support young people to manage and minimise violent and aggressive behaviour. It covers: preventing violent and aggressive behaviours, de-escalation, and training. It is based on NICE’s guideline and quality standard on violence and aggression. (Edited publisher abstract)
Reflections from the MEAM Approach Network: transforming services and systems for people facing multiple disadvantage
- Author:
- MAKING EVERY ADULT MATTER
- Publisher:
- Making Every Adult Matter
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores some of the 'key ingredients' that MEAM Approach areas and the MEAM team see as essential to successful work, and consider what is needed next for the future. The content of the report reflects five facilitated conversations held at the MEAM Approach network annual conference in March 2022. Since 2010, MEAM has supported over 50 local authority areas to transform services and systems for people facing multiple disadvantage. The key ingredients of success discussed in this paper include: partnership and leadership; coproduction and power; new operational approaches; developing trauma-informed systems; and intersectional approach; shaping the wider environment. (Edited publisher abstract)
Childhood trauma, the brain and social work: a short guide about the importance of social relationships for mental health
- Author:
- MCCRORY Eamon
- Publisher:
- UK Trauma Council
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
This short guide about childhood trauma aims to share some of the latest research findings with those who are working every day to support children who have experienced complex trauma in the form of maltreatment. It unpacks in some detail how brain changes can affect a child's social world, and why this is important in helping us understand the mental health of children and young people who have experienced maltreatment. Supportive social relationships are key to good mental health for everyone. To understand why maltreatment increases a child's risk of later mental health problems, it is important that we consider how such experiences can affect social relationships. Understanding how past maltreatment affects a child's current and future social world can help us develop more effective ways for a child to build and maintain supportive social relationships. This can ultimately reduce the risk of mental health problems developing. The guide considers how adults and systems can help build and scaffold a better social world for children. Social workers, foster carers, adoptive parents and teachers can all play a role, as can policy makers, funders and commissioners. (Edited publisher abstract)
A whole household approach to young people’s mental health: a ‘must know’ guide for local councillors
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2021
This guide sets out the vital information local leaders need to know about supporting young people’s mental health. A whole household approach to young people’s mental health recognises the important roles that parents, carers or siblings can play in supporting young people’s mental health. The guidance includes section about the duties on councils and their partners; young people's mental health; a whole household approach mental health; what young people told us; engaging young people and families; national policy context and a section on useful resources. (Edited publisher abstract)
Toolkit for practitioners supporting families affected by someone else’s co-occurring mental ill health and substance use conditions (dual diagnosis)
- Author:
- ADFAM
- Publisher:
- Adfam
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 55
- Place of publication:
- London
This toolkit is designed for practitioners who support those caring for a loved one who is having difficulties with their mental health and substance use. This will include substance use and mental health practitioners, family support workers, housing officers and advocacy practitioners, among others. To help us to understand the impact that this caring role can have, we have consulted with families and professionals across the country and heard a vast range of experiences. We learnt that many families supporting a loved one face barriers to support – such as stigma, strain on services and a lack of understanding among professionals – all of which can have a negative impact on their own mental and physical health. The toolkit is intended to offer practitioners some simple but effective tools to help to overcome those barriers and help families to cope more effectively with the challenges they face. It contains suggestions and resources that practitioners can use in their work but is not intended as a substitute for counselling or therapeutic input for families. The toolkit comprises three sections: understanding how services can respond to co-occurring conditions; helping family members deal with specific challenges associated with co-occurring conditions; and supporting family members who are caring for someone with a co-occurring condition. (Edited publisher abstract)