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It's good to talk
- Author:
- McMILLAN Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 15(2), March/April 2015, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
To help to make talking therapies more accessible to people with learning disabilities and mental health issues Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust launched the TLC service, a therapeutic service for Greenwich residents with learning disabilities in July 2013. From launch to the end of 2014 the service received over 50 referrals. This article explains how the service helped one 21-year-old who was unemployed and was also experiencing severe anxiety. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health co-production in Bristol seeking to address the challenges
- Authors:
- HICKS Joanna, KEEBLE Justine, FULFORD Bill
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, January/February 2015, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article reports on a project to tackle the barriers to co-production in services using the 3 Keys to a Shared Approach in Mental Health Assessment. The Approach provides a values-based method of conducting an assessment, with service users at the heart of the process. (Edited publisher abstract)
Horse power
- Author:
- MEACHIN Hayley
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, February 2015, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
The author visits an equine assisted psychotherapy session in Surrey to see how it can help traumatised young people where other types of therapy have failed. A short case study describes how equine therapy helped a young person with issues around identity, self-esteem, mental health and relationships. (Original abstract)
Mental and physical illness in caregivers: results from an English national survey sample
- Authors:
- SMITH Lindsay, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 205(3), 2014, pp.197-203.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Aims: This study investigates the relationship between weekly time spent caregiving and psychiatric and physical morbidity in a representative sample of the population of England. Method: Primary outcome measures were obtained from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2007. Self-report measures of mental and physical health were used, along with total symptom scores for common mental disorder derived from the Clinical Interview Schedule - Revised. Results: In total, 25% (n = 1883) of the sample identified themselves as caregivers. They had poorer mental health and higher psychiatric symptom scores than non-caregivers. There was an observable decline in mental health above 10 h per week. A twofold increase in psychiatric symptom scores in the clinical range was recorded in those providing care for more than 20 h per week. In adjusted analyses, there was no excess of physical disorders in caregivers. Conclusions: Strong evidence was found that caregiving affects the mental health of caregivers. Distress frequently reaches clinical thresholds, particularly in those providing most care. Strategies for maintaining the mental health of caregivers are needed, particularly as demographic changes are set to increase involvement in caregiving roles. (Edited publisher abstract)
Statistical update on suicide
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAiN. Department of Health. Health Improvement Analytical Team
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- London
In September 2012, a statistical document presenting key statistics and relevant information was published alongside ‘Preventing suicide in England: a cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives’. This document provides an update with latest available information, in which the term suicide refers to deaths from both intentional self-harm and injury or poisoning of undetermined intent. It includes trend information on deaths in particular circumstances and by age group. (Edited publisher abstract)
Key facts and trends in mental health: 2014 update
- Author:
- NHS CONFEDERATION. Mental Health Network
- Publisher:
- NHS Confederation. Mental Health Network
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- London
In 2011, the Mental Health Network (MHN) published a factsheet on key statistics and trends in mental health. This updated factsheet reflects new figures, statistics and resources, and givees an overview of the major trends and challenges facing mental health services. This factsheet sets out available data relating to: investment in services; trends in morbidity; suicide and homicide rates; service activity; use of mental health legislation; the mental health of children and young people; service user experience; inequalities experienced by people with mental health problems; and workforce and staff satisfaction.. (Edited publisher abstract)
A criminal use of police cells? The use of police custody as a place of safety for people with mental health needs
- Authors:
- HM INSPECTORATE OF CONSTABULARY, et al
- Publisher:
- HM Inspectorate of Constabulary
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 59
- Place of publication:
- London
This joint inspection by Her Majesty‟s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC); Her Majesty‟s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP); the Care Quality Commission (CQC); and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) examines the extent to which police custody is used as a place of safety under section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983. The inspection wanted to examine why, despite guidance, codes of practice, and recommendations made in earlier studies, police custody continues to be used so frequently. It also focused on partnership and multi-agency working and how effective the police service and health partners are in working together recording and monitoring the use of section 136; and how data are collected, used and shared between partners. The report also considers training and staff awareness of policies and procedures regarding the use of section 136; and the perspectives of those detained under section 136 and their views on their time in police custody. Fieldwork took place during May and June 2012, and comprised inspection of seven police forces (Kent; Lancashire; Leicestershire; Norfolk; North Wales; Suffolk; and Sussex), two Metropolitan Police boroughs (Bromley and Lewisham), and the associated mental health trusts. The report recommends that Codes of Practice should be be amended to bring down detention time to a maximum of 24 hours in police custody. Once this period has elapsed, any assessments which are needed should be undertaken in a hospital. The Mental Health Act 1983 should be amended to remove a police station as a place of safety for those detained under section 136, except on an exceptional basis. (Original abstract)
Navigating multiple roles as a researcher in a Photovoice project
- Author:
- BRYCE Hazel
- Journal article citation:
- Groupwork, 22(3), 2012, pp.33-48.
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
This article focuses on the authors experience of facilitating a Photovoice project within the context of a government funded outreach mental health team based in the UK. An auto ethnographic lens was used to explore the experience of being simultaneously a facilitator, researcher, participant and mental health professional during the project. Photovoice is a participatory action research methodology which values and shares peoples’ expertise and intimate knowledge of their own communities, through the use of photographs and written captions. The theme for this group project was: the experience of participating in social activity groups that were facilitated by the outreach team. This article discusses and reflects on Photovoice methodology, and considers the multiple roles adopted and how this relates to insider and outsider positions whilst working with groups. It is suggested that the notion of co-curation could be used to further understand and explore the exhibition that was produced. Co-curation is the process of collecting artefacts to produce an exhibition together which represents a shared aspect of life. In this instance photography is the chosen medium to facilitate co-curation. (Edited publisher abstract)
Economic evaluation of the anti-stigma social marketing campaign in England 2009-2011
- Authors:
- EVANS-LACKO Sara, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 202(s55), April 2013, pp.s95-s101.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Evidence on the economic impact of social marketing anti-stigma campaigns in relation to people with mental illness is limited. To describe the economic impact of the Time to Change (TTC) anti-stigma social marketing campaign, data collected for the evaluation of TTC were combined with the social marketing campaign expenditure data to investigate differences in knowledge, attitudes and behaviour in relation to campaign awareness. To evaluate the return on investment, a decision model that estimated the impact on employment for people with depression was applied. Based on average national social marketing campaign costs, the economic benefits outweighed costs even if the campaign resulted in only 1% more people with depression accessing services and gaining employment if they experienced a health improvement. The cost per person with improved intended behaviour was at most £4 if we assume the campaign was responsible for 50% of the change. Costs associated with improved knowledge and attitudes, however, were more variable. The findings suggest that the TTC anti-stigma social marketing campaign is a potentially cost-effective and low-cost intervention for reducing the impact of stigma on people with mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health bulletin: annual report from MHMDS returns England 2011-12: initial national figures
- Author:
- NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publisher:
- National Health Service. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
The statistics and analysis set out in this annual report from the Mental Health Minimum Dataset relate to data on NHS funded specialist mental health services for adults for the financial year 2011/12. The report presents national analysis (a second publication, due for publication in spring 2013, will include organisation level analysis). It covers people using services (including hospital and community care, age and gender, legal status of people who spent time in hospital, complexity of care, and analysis by ethnic group) and service activity (including contact with health care professionals and day care attendances, and inpatient activity). A special feature in the report uses a linked data set to compare mortality rates of those in contact with mental health services with the general population and provides information about cause of death. The report includes information about the new version of the Mental Health Minimum Dataset and changes to data sources and processing.