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Implementing what works: the impact of individual placement and support regional trainer: briefing
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is now internationally recognised as the most effective and efficient way of supporting people who experience a mental illness into competitive employment. This briefing paper reports on the results of a pilot project to speed up the implementation of IPS across mental health services in Sussex through the creation of a ‘regional trainer’ role. The role was based on the State Trainer model that was developed and is widely used in the United States. A ‘regional trainer’ was employed for a year in Sussex to ensure fidelity to the IPS model in mental health and employment services. During the 12 months of the pilot the number of people using the trust's mental health services who obtained paid work through the IPS service more than doubled the target of 125, with 286 people finding paid employment. Key to the success of the regional trainer was their ability to encourage cultural change, which accepts employment as part of an individual’s recovery, and the use of regular ‘fidelity reviews’ to determine how well the principles of IPS are being applied in practice and to make recommendations for improved outcomes. The findings indicate that wider use of the regional trainer role could help mental health and employment services across the UK to support more people into paid work.
Supporting people with mental health conditions into paid employment: a briefing for work programme providers
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A briefing paper providing advice for contractors of Work Programme services on helping people with long-term mental health conditions into employment. The paper explains the benefits of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach to supported employment over the traditional 'train then place' model. It outlines the seven basic principles if IPS, presents some of the research evidence that supports its use over other methods, and explains how it can be used with other client groups. The briefing paper also includes ten questions to consider asking of specialist providers of employment support for people with mental health conditions.
A year in our lives: an anthology
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 130
- Place of publication:
- London
This anthology shares how the dramatic impact of Covid-19 and resulting lockdowns affected people's mental health, in their own words. Contributors were invited to respond to one question: how has the pandemic affected your mental health? Over 9 months, the Centre collected and published 80 first-hand accounts of people living through the pandemic. The anthology is the complete collection of diverse stories, told by people of different ages, locations and backgrounds. They share widely different perspectives; from the loss and isolation of lockdowns, to the few who found solace in a quieter, less pressurised world. These pieces are yet another reminder of the ways inequality has shaped our individual experiences of the pandemic. And together, they share a narrative history of the pandemic, from people whose voices are rarely heard. (Edited publisher abstract)
The economic and social costs of mental health problems in 2009/10
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A policy paper published in 2003 estimated that the economic and social costs of mental health problems in England in the financial year 2002/03 amounted to £77.4 billion. Using the same methodology, a straightforward updating of this figure suggests that the aggregate cost of mental health problems in England increased to £105.2 billion in 2009/10. This updated analysis shows that mental ill health should continue to be a priority issue for public policy. The cost of mental ill health continues to fall mainly upon those who experience it and their families but it also creates a high cost for taxpayers and for business. This report suggests that effective responses to people with mental health difficulties are value for public money. Providing good quality parenting support to people with young children, extending access to psychological therapy, early identification of distress at work, diverting offenders with mental health difficulties from custody and assisting people with severe mental health problems into paid work all make a difference to people’s lives and create both immediate and long-term savings to public finances.
Dismissed on the basis of my diagnosis: policy implications of research on community support for people with complex emotional needs
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing draws together evidence from six published studies on community services for complex emotional needs. People living with 'complex emotional needs' or who are diagnosed with 'personality disorder' have for a long time found themselves excluded, marginalised and subject to discrimination in all aspects of life, including from health and care services. The paper highlights clear evidence that people with complex emotional needs experience stigmatising treatment, fragmented services and a lack of support. Many mental health practitioners demonstrate negative views of people with complex emotional needs. And as a result, people too often either receive poor quality treatment or are turned away from services. The briefing calls for the Government and NHS to review current services and to set out plans for improving community-based support for people with complex emotional needs, and ensure non-stigmatising, holistic, intersectional and sustained help is on offer in all areas. It also calls for improved training across the board for all professionals responsible for supporting people with complex emotional needs, and for gaps in the evidence base to be a top priority for research funders to address. (Edited publisher abstract)
Tackling mental health disparities: ten evidence-based actions that government could take in the forthcoming white paper
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing sets out ten actions the Government could take in the forthcoming disparities white paper that would help to reduce mental health disparities. Mental health inequalities mean that while it is true that anyone can experience mental ill health, the risks are much higher for certain groups who experience structural discrimination and disadvantage. And people living with mental health difficulties face a much higher risk of poor physical health, too. The proposed evidence-based actions for the Government include: reduce poverty and financial inequality; tackle racism; ensure people have good housing; boost early years mental health support; implement a 'whole school approach' to mental health; fund the hubs; improve working conditions; tackle climate change and its impacts on communities; close the health gap for people with a mental illness; adopt Minimum Unit Pricing on alcohol. (Edited publisher abstract)
In ten years time: improving outcomes for people with mental ill-health, learning disability, developmental disorders or neuro-diverse conditions in the criminal justice system
- Authors:
- CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH, REVOLVING DOORS AGENCY
- Publishers:
- Centre for Mental Health, Revolving Doors Agency
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
This report summarises the progress that has been made since the publication of the Bradley Report in 2014, which made recommendations to improve support for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities in contact with the criminal justice system. It covers the areas of: early identification, arrest and prosecution; courts; sentencing; prison and resettlement. The report also outlines the additional changes needed over the next 10 years and makes ten recommendations. It calls on the Government to adopt a common, comprehensive definition of vulnerabilities across the criminal justice pathway; develop a comprehensive protocol to screening, assessment, information sharing and care across the whole system; transfer to the NHS the commissioning of police custody healthcare; resource the Liaison and Diversion services; ensuring Courts are not able to send people to immediate custody or to a community sentence in the absence of a relevant court report; invest in effective community sentences; restrict the use of short prison sentences; and implement reforms proposed in the Independent Mental Health Act Review regarding prison transfers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Children and young people’s mental health: the facts
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 3
- Place of publication:
- London
A fact sheet, collating some of the key facts and statistics about children and young people's mental health. The data shows that one in six school-aged children has a mental health problem; about one in twenty (4.6%) 5-19 year olds has a behavioural disorder, with rates higher in boys than girls; common mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, are increasing amongst 16-24 year olds, with 19% reporting to have experienced them in 2014, compared to 15% in 1993; 70% of children with autism have at least one mental health condition; pupils who have a mental health problem are more likely to be excluded from school than their peers; two-thirds of children with a mental health problem have had contact with professional services; children from the poorest 20% of households are four times as likely to have serious mental health difficulties by the age of 11 as those from the wealthiest 20%. (Edited publisher abstract)
Policy briefing: social care funding and mental health
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
This policy briefing explores the principles that would need to underpin any sustainable social care settlement from the perspective of mental health support for working age adults in England. It reviews the current funding and provision of mental health social work and highlights the vital role mental health social work plays helping people to live independently and to secure their rights and dignity. In addition, local authorities play a key role in providing valuable support carers and commission advocacy services, including for people subject to the Mental Health Act. It concludes that a sustainable solution for social care funding needs to recognise the importance of mental health social work and resolve the confusion between health, housing and social care funding for people with ongoing care needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Community learning mental health research project: phase two evaluation report
- Authors:
- IPSOS MORI, CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH, LAWSON Liz
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Education
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 89
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This report evaluates phase two of the Community Learning Mental Health (CLMH) Research Project, which started in 2016. The project aimed to identify the potential for adult and community learning courses to help people develop the tools, strategies and resilience to manage, and aid recovery from, mild to moderate mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. The aim of the evaluation was to assess the potential for this educational approach to empower and support individuals with mild to moderate mental health problems. It also explored the relative impact on participants’ mental health and wellbeing outcomes of three different approaches to course delivery: Group A – courses with a focus on managing symptoms of mental health problems, where all participants were experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems; Group B – courses with a focus on traditional community learning topics (e.g. yoga, digital skills, painting), where all participants were experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems; Group C – courses with a focus on traditional community learning topics, where participants were a mix of learners with and without mental health problems. The evaluation found that of the three groups, group A had the largest proportion of learners from the target group who showed a significant improvement in their symptoms, for both depression and anxiety. Group A learners were also more likely to report improvement in their overall mental health and in other aspects of their life such as taking a positive approach to things, making progress in learning, and handling knockbacks. Group A learners also showed the greatest improvement in average wellbeing. The findings collectively indicate that group A had the most positive outcomes, followed by group C, with outcomes for group B being the least positive. The report outlines a number of lessons have been identified as part of this evaluation and concludes that while most people will not experience significant improvement in or recovery from their mental health problem, the evidence suggests that the offer has a place in helping people to manage and/or live with their mental health problem. (Edited publisher abstract)