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Mental health in Scotland: closing the gaps - making a difference: commitment 13
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The aims of this publication are to improve the awareness of co-occurring mental health and substance misuse problems, to improve support and service provision for people who have both mental health and substance misuse problems (and their carers), and to reduce stigma and influence positively attitudes towards this care group.
The prevalence, incidence and factors predictive of mental ill-health in adults with profound intellectual disabilities. Prospective study
- Author:
- DAGNAN Dave
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 20(6), November 2007, pp.505-509.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The paper 'The prevalence, incidence, and factors predictive of mental ill-health in adults with profound intellectual disabilities' by Sally-Ann Cooper, et al makes a number of core assumptions within the methodology and discussion of the results. In this article, the authors identify some of the important assumptions made in the paper and invite further expansion and clarification on these issues. Areas discussed are: the reliability of diagnosis of mental ill-health in people with severe disabilities; factors predictive of mental ill-health in people with severe disabilities; and the phenomenological experience in people with severe disabilities.
The Hoosier Assurance Plan instrument for adults (HAPI-A): the psychometric properties of a level of functioning assessment instrument designed for use in a state managed care mental health program
- Authors:
- McGREW John, NEWMAN Fredrick L., DELIBERTY Richard N.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 43(5), October 2007, pp.481-515.
- Publisher:
- Springer
The psychometric properties of the HAPI-A were examined at intake and 90-day follow-up in consumers with mental illness (MI) or chronic addiction (CA) being served at one of 11 treatment facilities (n = 1168). A 4-factor subscale structure was confirmed and factor invariance tests indicated a single model for the CA and MI samples. Internal consistency and inter-rater reliability were good. Factor scores correlated with GAF ratings and predicted membership in severity/cost groupings proposed for setting reimbursement rates. Sensitivity to change was confirmed for all four factors for the CA sample and for three of four factors for the MI sample.
The prevalence, incidence, and factors predictive of mental ill-health in adults with profound intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- COOPER Sally-Ann, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 20(6), November 2007, pp.493-501.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
In this population-based prospective cohort study, adults with profound intellectual disabilities underwent psychiatric assessment (n = 184), with further assessment after 2 years (n = 131). Point prevalence of mental ill-health was 52.2% by clinical, 45.1% by Diagnostic Criteria for Psychiatric Disorders for use with Adults with Learning Disabilities (DC-LD), 10.9% by the ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders Diagnostic Criteria for Research (1993) (DCR-ICD-10) and 11.4% by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (2004) (DSM-IV-TR) criteria. The highest 2-year incidence rates were for affective disorders (6.1%) and problem behaviours (6.1%). Type of accommodation/support, and the number of preceding life events were predictive of incidents of mental ill-health, but age, gender, living in areas of greatest deprivation, and having special communication needs were not. It is concluded that mental ill-health is more commonly experienced by adults with profound intellectual disabilities than the general population, or other adults with intellectual disabilities, warranting proactive supports/interventions. Predictive factors differ, compared with the general population.
Spirituality matters
- Author:
- LINDRIDGE Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, December 2007, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article reports on the findings of 'The Impact of Spirituality on Mental Health', research commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation, which aimed to identify and understand positive practice in spirituality and mental health initiatives. For the research, a diverse range of spiritually orientated mental health providers were identified, and 11 were identified for review. Information was then collected through semi-structured interviews conducted with the organisations and service users, and where possible through site visits.
Mental health jargon and acronym buster: a simple guide to words used in mental health
- Authors:
- HEYES Simon, (comp.)
- Publisher:
- Speak Up Somerset
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 68p.
- Place of publication:
- Yeovil
Compiled by a service user this is a simple guide to words commonly used in mental health. Useful for anyone new to UK mental health services including service users, carers and professionals. It includes: a brief timeline outlining developments that have affected mental health service provision since 1796 to the present day; a list explaining acronyms from AA to YOTS; an encylopedia/dictionary of mental health, from 'Access' to 'Zito Trust', via 'Freud' and 'Person Centred Planning'.
Helping patients to cope with seasonal affective disorder
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 13.11.07, 2007, pp.25-26.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The author looks at the causes and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and types of treatment available.
Business minds
- Authors:
- FITCH Chris, et al
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 11(4), November 2007, pp.30-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on the Business Minds demonstration project which investigated whether mainstream business advice services could help people with mental health problems set up their own businesses. An established business advice centre was selected as a demonstration site and the research evaluation programme focused on identifying process and development lesson. The article includes advisers experiences of working with people with mental health problems.
Stay well - stay working
- Authors:
- EDMONDS Vicky, NEUMANN Anton
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 11(4), November 2007, pp.10-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In February 2007 Richmond Fellowship launched its RETRAIN job retention service for people with mental health problems. The authors describe why the service was developed and how it aims to help people experiencing difficulties at work.
Recovery in mental health
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 15.11.07, 2007, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article looks at the research findings and issues for practice in the area of recovery in mental health.