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Horse sense and mental health
- Author:
- HOLLAND Sue
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 9(4), November 2005, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author describes a unique project with mental health problems from black and minority ethnic communities that aims to support recovery through teaching people how to handle, care for and ride horses. Participants are funded by social services via a service agreement as part of a care programme.
Friendships as strong as bamboo
- Authors:
- CHAN Jason, et al
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 9(4), November 2005, pp.29-31.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Yao Yao Social Group was set up three years ago to tackle the social isolation of people from London Chinese community who have mental health problems. The group provides a safe environment where people can feel comfortable and speak their mother tongue, and participate in a wide range of activities and outings. The authors describe the group and what it means to them
Service uptake in a sample of substance misuse and community mental health service clients: a case control study
- Authors:
- TODD J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 14(2), April 2005, pp.95-107.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This study compared service use in clients with single and comorbid diagnoses from Adult Mental Health (AMH) and Drug and Alcohol services (DAS). A retrospective matched case-control study of a sample of service users of a mental health Trust in East Anglia drawn across 400 AMH and 190 DAS. Odds ratios were estimated and used to test for differences in client groups with respect to uptake of community services, formal and informal in-patient services, “out-of-hours” services and engagement with statutory services.Marked differences were observed in terms of service use between clients of AMH who had a single diagnosis of severe, chronic or recurrent psychiatric problems and clients of AMH who had additional substance misuse problems. Differences were less pronounced between clients of DAS who had a single diagnosis of substance misuse and clients of DAS who had substance misuse and psychiatric problems. It is concluded that substance misuse could be a factor influencing service uptake rather than comorbidity per se.
Social inclusion through the arts
- Author:
- SAUNDERS Josephine
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 9(3), August 2005, pp.7-11.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Old Parcels Office Arts Centre is a community arts-in-health project in the heart of Bridlington that aims to promote positive mental health for all through creative activity. This article describes the origins of the project and how it manages to bring together the issues of mental health and social inclusion by opening its doors to all the people of Bridlington, not just people with a diagnosis of mental health problems.
Outcomes of crises before and after introduction of a crisis resolution team
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Sonia, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 187(1), July 2005, pp.68-75.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Crisis resolution teams (CRTs) are being introduced throughout England, but their evidence base is limited. The aim was to compare outcomes of crises before and after introduction of a CRT. A new methodology was developed for identification and operational definition of crises. A quasi-experimental design was used to compare cohorts presenting just before and just after a CRT was established. Following introduction of the CRT, the admission rate in the 6 weeks after a crisis fell from 71% to 49% (OR 0.38, 95% CI 0.21-0.70). A difference of 5.6 points (95% CI 2.0-8.3) on mean Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8) score favoured the CRT. These findings remained significant after adjustment for baseline differences. No clear difference emerged in involuntary hospitalisations, symptoms, social functioning or quality of life. CRTs may prevent some admissions and patients prefer them, although other outcomes appear unchanged in the short term.
Joint review: policing and mental health
- Authors:
- METROPOLITAN POLICE AUTHORITY, et al
- Publisher:
- Metropolitan Police Authority
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 97p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) is an independent statutory body responsible for maintaining an effective and efficient police service for London. Its primary tasks include securing continuous improvement in the way policing is provided in London, monitoring the performance of the Metropolitan Police service (MPS) and consulting with the people of London. In July 2004, members agreed that there was a need to consider, in depth, the approach taken by the MPS towards people with mental health support needs who come into contact with the police. In recognition of the complexity of this subject and of the interdependencies with health and social care providers, MPA members also agreed that they should not undertake this review in isolation. they invited key stakeholders to form a project board to undertake the work.
Humour as an ingredient of the treatment in a therapeutic community for psychosis
- Author:
- FELICES Alfredo
- Journal article citation:
- Therapeutic Communities: the International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, 26(1), Spring 2005, pp.33-40.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article gives an understanding of the psychosocial and psychoanalytical views on humour, and its relation with work carried out in a therapeutic community (TC). Humour is presented as a form of playing which forms a connection between the therapist and the client. The author argues that humour is a particularly useful intervention directed at containing the chaotic emotions and hostile projections of clients afflicted by psychosis.
Offences under Part IX of the 1983 Mental Health Act
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 136, November 2005, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Health and social care professionals may face civil and criminal proceedings if the quality of their care and treatment is challenged. Therefore it is important that mental health service users, their representatives and carers are aware of the forms of offences identified under Part IX of the 1983 Mental Health Act. This article briefly looks at some of the key offences and considers what concerned individuals may do. It covers forgery and false statements; ill treatment of patients; assisting patients to absent themselves without leave; and obstruction.
A bright spark of an idea for creative expression
- Author:
- MOODY Victoria
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 13(5), September 2005, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Ignition is a magazine for older people with mental health needs published by Essex County Council. This article describes its development, launch and future plans.
Milk and honey
- Author:
- GEORGE Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, September 2005, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The author provides a brief overview of whats in the social care green paper, 'Independence, Well-being and Choice', for mental health service users.