This article reports on research carried out in Northern Ireland, in the Southern Health and Social Service Board and Southern Education and Library Board areas, by Action Mental Health's (AMH) MenSana project. The aim of the research was to investigate the needs for information about mental health and mental health services among key adult contacts of young people in the 16-25 year age group, and the kinds of support they would welcome from professionals and services. Professionals with significant contact with young people in this age group (including GPs, mental health professionals, teachers, youth workers, social workers and family and occupational therapists), and parents and guardians were surveyed for their views. Information was sought on respondents' understanding of the term 'mental ill health'; their awareness of the availability of services; perceived gaps; and the kinds of information and support they would find helpful. The article also contains details of the MenSana project, which is specifically aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues among children and young people in the Southern Health and Social Service Board and Southern Education and Library Board areas of Northern Ireland.
This article reports on research carried out in Northern Ireland, in the Southern Health and Social Service Board and Southern Education and Library Board areas, by Action Mental Health's (AMH) MenSana project. The aim of the research was to investigate the needs for information about mental health and mental health services among key adult contacts of young people in the 16-25 year age group, and the kinds of support they would welcome from professionals and services. Professionals with significant contact with young people in this age group (including GPs, mental health professionals, teachers, youth workers, social workers and family and occupational therapists), and parents and guardians were surveyed for their views. Information was sought on respondents' understanding of the term 'mental ill health'; their awareness of the availability of services; perceived gaps; and the kinds of information and support they would find helpful. The article also contains details of the MenSana project, which is specifically aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues among children and young people in the Southern Health and Social Service Board and Southern Education and Library Board areas of Northern Ireland.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health professionals, mental health services, needs, parents, social care professionals, young people, access to information, access to services, attitudes, health professionals;