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A checklist of key questions to guide the mental health co-production process
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- Bath
A checklist to enable strategists, managers, service users, groups and practitioners to co-create change by understanding and addressing practical issues that are likely to come up during the co-production process. The checklist is divided into four main steps: What activity do you want to co-produce and why?; Developing a shared understanding about the problem or issue being addressed; Identifying desirable outcomes and paying attention to the process; Tracking progress; and Learning from experience. It includes a series of questions and suggested strategies for each step in the process. The checklist is one of a series of publications produced as part of the NDTi’s ‘Peoples Voice’ programme, with funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, and has been co-produced with people who use services. (Edited publisher abstract)
‘I didn't know other people existed who hear voices…’ – qualitative perceptions of a hearing voices group for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- TOMLINS Rose, CAWLEY James
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44(3), 2016, pp.204-212.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Group work for people who experience voice hearing in the mainstream population has been shown to have various benefits; however, there is little research describing hearing voices groups for people with learning disabilities. This study describes perceptions of a new hearing voices group for people with mild learning disabilities. Semi-structured interviews with twelve participants were conducted. This included three clients who attended the hearing voices group, three of their family members/carers and one professional. In addition, of those who were referred to the group but chose not to attend, one client, two family members/carers and two professionals were interviewed. Interview data were transcribed verbatim and thematic analysis was used to identify three overarching themes; the first ‘benefits of our hearing voices group’ described participants’ evaluations and perceptions of the hearing voices group. The second ‘making the decision to attend’ covers factors that influence clients when deciding whether or not to attend a hearing voices group. In the final theme ‘positive and negative contributors to the voice-hearing experience’, participants reflected on factors that affect the voice-hearing experience. The hearing voices group was valued by participants; however, services should consider the barriers to attendance faced by some clients. Strategies for addressing these are discussed. (Publisher abstract)
Money on your mind
- Authors:
- HOLKAR Merlyn, MACKENZIE Polly
- Publisher:
- Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 32
Analyses the connections between money and mental health, and examines why experiencing mental health problems can make it harder to manage personal finances and living in financial stress can harm an individual's mental health. It draws on the findings of a survey of over 5,000 people who have lived with mental health problems. Of those responding to the survey 72% said their mental health problems had made their financial situation worse and 86% said their financial situation had made their mental health problems worse. The report looks at the journey from financial difficulty to mental health problems and identifies some of the indirect causes of mental distress. In its conclusions the report highlights recommendations for financial services, retailers and health professionals. The final section outlines the methodology used for the survey. (Edited publisher abstract)
Perception of mattering and suicide ideation in the Australian working population: evidence from a cross-sectional survey
- Authors:
- MILNER A., PAGE K.M., LAMONTAGNE A.D.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 52(5), 2016, pp.615-621.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Thoughts about suicide are a risk factor for suicide deaths and attempts and are associated with a range of mental health outcomes. While there is considerable knowledge about risk factors for suicide ideation, there is little known about protective factors. The current study sought to understand the role of perceived mattering to others as a protective factor for suicide in a working sample of Australians using a cross-sectional research design. Logistic regression analysis indicated that people with a higher perception that they mattered had lower odds of suicide ideation than those with lower reported mattering, after controlling for psychological distress, demographic and relationship variables. These results indicate the importance of further research and intervention studies on mattering as a lever for reducing suicidality. Understanding more about protective factors for suicide ideation is important as this may prevent future adverse mental health and behavioural outcomes. (Publisher abstract)
The interface between dementia and mental health: an evidence review
- Author:
- REGAN Marguerite
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 52
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the relationship between dementia, mental health and mental health problems. An evidence review was carried out to explore the extent to which people living with dementia have co-existing mental health problems and several interviews were undertaken to get a clearer idea of the real world experiences of those working with people living with dementia and mental health problems. The report begins with a section discussing the similarities and differences between dementia, cognitive impairment and mental health problems, followed by a section on the identification issues. It then discusses the current policy in relation to mental health and dementia, and the social and economic costs associated with both. Care, service provision and treatment methods identified through the review are then discussed, followed by gaps and resources. The main finding of this review is that co-morbidities are under-diagnosed in people living with dementia, not extensively researched and therefore not understood fully. The relationship between dementia and mental health problems is not well documented, and extensive searching found relatively little literature on the challenges or experiences associated with living with this co-morbidity. There was also an overwhelming lack of literature on the care needs of those with dementia who develop a mental health problem or for those with a pre-existing mental health problem with develop dementia. This translates into a lack of understanding within service provision and an absence of specialised services for people living with both mental health problems and dementia, which was confirmed through the interviews with people working as service providers. The review ends with some recommendations based on the findings of the review, focusing on the policy, organisational and programme levels. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning from mental health PHBs in Stockport
- Authors:
- DEAN Shirley, ROBERTS Doreen, ROBERTS Ian
- Publisher:
- All Together Positive
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- Stockport
An evaluation of the implementation of mental health personal health budgets in Stockport. Evidence gained by the PHB project confirmed people’s reliance on costly emergency services at times of crisis yet they had a strong reluctance to engage further with traditional services. Reliance on emergency services dramatically reduced once planning began and self-defined, individualised, alternative support solutions were planned to meet outcomes. The cohort were seen as complex and costly prior to receiving a PHB, yet interestingly enough they only required modest budgets to meet their outcomes and reduced reliance on traditional emergency services. The reduction in use of emergency services after the PHB planning process emphasises the importance of people being in control and being encouraged and supported to find more personal, practical and easily managed solutions and alternative coping strategies. Using solution-focused thinking led to people searching for their ‘perfect-fit’ solution to changes they wanted and needed to make in their personal circumstances, once funding was released they were easily implemented. Opting-in to the PHB process, person-centred planning and individualised goal setting enabled the person to be fully involved, having choice and control over their support solutions from the beginning of their involvement. Testimonies show the significance placed on the PHB approach ‘feeling different’ to traditional service responses, by using the values of co-production, personalisation and recovery, focusing on assets and resilience and having motivational conversations developed confidence in the process. (Edited publisher abstract)
Improving health based places of safety: guidance for applications for capital funding
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 17
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance document sets out how local crisis care concordat groups can apply for funding to increase the capacity and number of health based places of safety. If someone is having a mental health crisis and they come to the attention of the police, they may need to be taken to a place of safety – somewhere that is designated as safe under the Mental Health Act. The best place of safety is in a health setting, so that people, including children and young people, get the care they need for their mental health. This funding programme aims to increase and improve health based places of safety and continue to reduce police cells being used as an alternative. (Edited publisher abstract)
The subjective experience of adults with intellectual disabilities who have mental health problems within community settings
- Authors:
- ROBINSON Laura, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 10(2), 2016, pp.106-115.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to gain a greater understanding of how individuals with mild intellectual disabilities living in the community understand their psychotic symptoms and experiences. Design/methodology/approach: Five participants with intellectual disabilities and psychotic symptoms living in the community were interviewed. The interview schedule explored key areas: understanding and experiences of having an intellectual disability and a psychotic disorder, and of services provided. The data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Findings: The analysis elicited three main themes: self-concept: “How I understand and see myself”, incorporates what participants understood about their labels, their experiences, and how these labels fitted in with their self-concept; Impact: “How having mental health problems and learning difficulties affect my life”, encompasses communication barriers, lack of control, and stigma and vulnerability. The third main theme was coping: “How I cope with my mental health and learning difficulties”. Research limitations/implications: The findings suggest that the participants, rather than identifying with specific psychiatric labels perceive themselves as having individual and specific needs. The analysis highlights areas that can be developed to help with coping; ensuring people are respected and heard, empowerment through the development of positive social roles, and psycho-education. These results are a step towards developing understanding of this group of service users. (Edited publisher abstract)
The annual bullying survey 2016
- Author:
- DITCH THE LABEL
- Publisher:
- Ditch the Label
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This report presents the findings of a survey of 8,850 young people aged 12-20 on their experience of being bullied and bullying others. Included in the report is the following: key bullying statistics in the UK; the motivations of bullying; frequency and nature of bullying experienced; the impact of bullying; rates of young people bullying others; reasons why young people bully others; the impact of family dynamics, stress and trauma and relationships on bullying behaviour; feedback for schools and colleges; recommendations; and real stories and experiences. The survey found that 1.5 million young people (50 per cent) have been bullied within the past year; 145,800 (19 per cent) of these were bullied every day; people who have been bullied are almost twice as likely to bully others; twice as many boys as girls bully (66 per cent of males vs. 31 per cent females); one in five have physically attacked somebody; 44 per cent of young people who have been bullied experience depression and 41 per cent social anxiety; and 33 per cent of those being bullied have suicidal thoughts. The report also comes with tips and advice for schools, colleges, practitioners, parents/guardians and young people. (Edited publisher abstract)
A preliminary investigation of the relationship between emotion dysregulation and partner violence perpetration among individuals with PTSD and alcohol dependence
- Authors:
- WATKINS Laura E., SCHUMACHER Julie A., COFFEY Scott F.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 25(3), 2016, pp.305-314.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study examines the link between emotion dysregulation and intimate partner violence (IPV) among 77 individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol dependence. Participants were recruited from a residential substance abuse treatment programme as part of the eligibility screening for an institutional review board approved clinical trial examining the efficacy of an exposure-based intervention in individuals dually diagnosed with alcohol dependence and PTSD. Participants reported on PTSD symptoms, alcohol use disorder symptoms, emotion dysregulation, and physical and verbal aggression in their intimate relationships during the past year. Findings demonstrated that difficulties with emotion regulation are associated with physical and verbal IPV perpetration in a clinical sample. Although facets of emotion regulation emerged as significant predictors of IPV in the models, alcohol and PTSD symptom severity did not emerge as predictors of IPV. These findings suggest targeted emotion regulation skills training could benefit substance abusers who engage in IPV and that emotion dysregulation might be an important target for future research aimed at understanding elevated rates of IPV perpetration in mental health samples. (Publisher abstract)