Finding employment and keeping it can be difficult for people with mental health problems. An estimated 2.3 million people with mental health problems in the UK are unemployed. This article describes a model of employment support developed in the US that is gaining popularity in the UK. Individual Placement and Support (IPS) provides tailored one-to-one support to help people find paid work quickly and then help them stay there. Employment specialists based in mental health services look at the individual’s interests and skills, help them put a CV together, apply for jobs, and prepare for interviews. They also advise on benefits and liaise with employers to make sure the work environment is appropriate. Importantly, support continues for as long as it is needed after the person starts working. According to randomised controlled trials, an average of 61% of those with serious mental health conditions successfully move into paid work with the help of IPS, compared with 23% for vocational rehabilitation. The Centre for Mental Health is promoting the implementation of the IPS approach within new and existing supported employment services by raising awareness of its effectiveness among NHS trusts and mental health commissioners.
Finding employment and keeping it can be difficult for people with mental health problems. An estimated 2.3 million people with mental health problems in the UK are unemployed. This article describes a model of employment support developed in the US that is gaining popularity in the UK. Individual Placement and Support (IPS) provides tailored one-to-one support to help people find paid work quickly and then help them stay there. Employment specialists based in mental health services look at the individual’s interests and skills, help them put a CV together, apply for jobs, and prepare for interviews. They also advise on benefits and liaise with employers to make sure the work environment is appropriate. Importantly, support continues for as long as it is needed after the person starts working. According to randomised controlled trials, an average of 61% of those with serious mental health conditions successfully move into paid work with the help of IPS, compared with 23% for vocational rehabilitation. The Centre for Mental Health is promoting the implementation of the IPS approach within new and existing supported employment services by raising awareness of its effectiveness among NHS trusts and mental health commissioners.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, person-centred care, supported employment, employment;
The benefits of using person-centred reviews in a mental health context, as an alternative to a typical care programme approach review is described. Where the care programme approach is typically seen as a medically driven process, person centred reviews put the person at the centre and what is important to them.
The benefits of using person-centred reviews in a mental health context, as an alternative to a typical care programme approach review is described. Where the care programme approach is typically seen as a medically driven process, person centred reviews put the person at the centre and what is important to them.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, person-centred care, case reviews, care planning, care programme approach;
After the Mubarek report, there is now recognition that there need to be significant changes to mental health services at young offender institutions. The author asks whether young people with mental health problems can ever be treated in such settings.
After the Mubarek report, there is now recognition that there need to be significant changes to mental health services at young offender institutions. The author asks whether young people with mental health problems can ever be treated in such settings.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, young offender institutions, young offenders, youth justice;
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects up to 1 percent of school-age children in the UK. As the condition can lead to family breakdowns, social services department need to work with their health colleagues to tackle the condition.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects up to 1 percent of school-age children in the UK. As the condition can lead to family breakdowns, social services department need to work with their health colleagues to tackle the condition.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, parental skills training, social services, ADHD, challenging behaviour, children, health care;
Reports on a north London crisis team which is striving to make care in the community work for people with mental health problems by working with clients in their homes and preventing their crises from leading to hospitalisation.
Reports on a north London crisis team which is striving to make care in the community work for people with mental health problems by working with clients in their homes and preventing their crises from leading to hospitalisation.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, hospital admission, prevention, severe mental health problems, community care, community mental health teams, crisis intervention;
For people with mental health problems, living in a home that is well-maintained and decorated can mean they are able to make a success living independently in the community. The author talked to the Home and Dry project about how they help people cope by caring for their homes.
For people with mental health problems, living in a home that is well-maintained and decorated can mean they are able to make a success living independently in the community. The author talked to the Home and Dry project about how they help people cope by caring for their homes.
Subject terms:
housing, mental health problems, tenants, user participation, community care, community mental health teams;
Asks whether the government can live up to its declared intention to ensure services are adequate to support mentally ill people living in the community.
Asks whether the government can live up to its declared intention to ensure services are adequate to support mentally ill people living in the community.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, policy, social care provision, central government, community care;