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Whole prison, whole person: how a holistic approach can support good mental health in prison
- Author:
- CLINKS
- Publisher:
- Clinks
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
This report sets out key principles and recommendations towards developing a whole prison approach to good mental health for people in contact with the criminal justice system, especially those with protected characteristics. It highlights the barriers experience in maintaining their mental health and wellbeing in prison. It outlines three key principles in order to develop a foundation for a holistic approach to support good mental health: Respond to everyone's needs - including people from groups protected under the Equality Act (2010); Continuity of care throughout an individual's sentence - including entering and leaving custody and transferring between custodial settings; and Creating a wellbeing culture for all that is embedded in the structure and core business of all those working in the custodial estate. The report was commissioned by the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance and in particular highlights the role of the voluntary sector in supporting a whole prison approach to mental health care. It has been informed by a literature review and two workshops with representatives from the voluntary and public sectors. Case studies of good practice are included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Common mental health disorders: the NICE guideline on identification and pathways to care
- Author:
- NATIONAL COLLABORATING CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists; British Psychological Society
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 310p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- London
The published version of the full evidence-based clinical guideline on common mental health disorders: identification and pathways to care (Clinical Guideline 123), commissioned by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). This guideline aims to help clinicians and service commissioners in providing and planning high-quality care for people with a common mental health disorder, while emphasising the importance of the experience of care for them and their families and carers. It covers depression and anxiety disorders, including phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders and post traumatic stress disorders. The first three chapters provide a summary of the clinical practice and research recommendations, a general introduction to guidelines and the topic, and to the methods used to develop the guideline. Chapter 4 to Chapter 7 cover provide the evidence that underpins the recommendations. These chapters cover: access to healthcare; assessment; risk assessment and outcome monitoring; systems for organising and developing local care pathways. The final chapter provides a summary of the recommendations. The guideline is relevant to those providing primary, community and secondary care, and other healthcare professionals who have direct contact with and make decisions concerning the care of adults with common mental health disorders. It is also relevant for, though doesn't cover the work of, social services.
Mental health promotion and mental health care in refugees and migrants: technical guidance
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- vi, 31
- Place of publication:
- Copenhagen
The experience of migration can be complex and stressful, related to events before departure, during travel and transit, and after arrival. Consequently, refugees and migrants can suffer from mental disorders, although prevalence is highly variable across studies and population groups. This guidance reviews the prevalence of some disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depressive and anxiety disorders. It highlights best available evidence on prevalence of mental health disorders in refugees and migrants and interventions. Areas and models for intervention to promote mental health and provide good mental health care to refugee and migrant groups include: promoting social integration, overcoming barriers to access for mental health care; facilitating engagement with services; and treatment for people with mental health problems. Based on evidence regarding risk factors and areas for intervention, eight key priority action areas are identified for consideration by policy-makers regarding the mental health of refugees and migrants. (Edited publisher abstract)
Better care for people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions. A guide for commissioners and service providers
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 66
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance supports the commissioning and provision of effective care for people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions. It is aimed at commissioners and providers of mental health and alcohol and drug treatment services. It also has relevance for support services that have contact with people with co-occurring conditions, including people experiencing mental health crisis. The guidance supports the principles of ‘everyone’s job’ and ‘no wrong door’, which emphasise the joint responsibility of alcohol and drug, mental health and other services to work collaboratively to meet the needs of people with co-occurring conditions. It encourages commissioners and service providers to work together to improve access to services which can reduce harm, improve health and enhance recovery, enabling services to respond effectively and flexibly to presenting needs and prevent exclusion. Links to additional resources are included. The guidance supports implementation of the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and represents an action from the Mental Health Crisis Care Concordat national action plan. (Edited publisher abstract)
LGBT inclusive mental health service: a guide for health and social care professionals
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This guide aims to increase awareness of LGBT rights amongst mental health professionals and address inequalities in the support and treatment of LGBT people across mental health services. The guide, co-produced with community initiative LGBT Health and Wellbeing, aims to help health and social care services to deliver more person-centred care and support and provides recommendations for making services more accessible and LGBT-friendly. The recommendations cover actions mental health professionals can take, such as avoiding making assumptions about people’s gender or sexuality or asking inappropriate questions; acknowledging LGBT partners and carers. It also looks at how of the service environment, attitudes of staff and policies and procedures can help improve access to services. Details of organisations that can provide additional information and advice are also included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Improving the physical health of people with mental health problems: actions for mental health nurses
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND, NHS ENGLAND
- Publishers:
- Great Britain. Department of Health, Public Health England, NHS England
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 61
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing the available evidence, this resource provides practice advice to help mental health nurses to improve the physical health and wellbeing of people living with mental health problems. It builds on work to ensure parity of esteem between mental and physical health by giving equal attention to the physical health of people with mental health problems as is given to the general population, thus reducing health inequalities. The document focuses on how to deal with some of the main risk factors for physical health problems. It focuses on eight key areas for action: smoking, obesity, improving levels of physical activities, alcohol and substance misuse, sexual and reproductive health, medicine optimisation, dental and oral health, and reducing falls. Each area discussed incIudes information on why mental health nurses need to take action, activities to achieve change, examples of good practice and a review of the evidence base for practice. The publication is relevant for mental health nurses working both in inpatient settings and in the community and focuses on adults with mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning disabilities: positive practice guide
- Authors:
- DAGNAN Dave, et al
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 34
- Place of publication:
- London
This practice guide provides information on how to best support people with learning disabilities to access their local Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. It is aimed at those who work in, commission, or refer to the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services. The guide outlines the reasonable adjustments that are recommended to ensure that people with learning disabilities get the maximum benefit from treatment within an IAPT service. Areas discussed include: service models, changes to referral and access pathways; screening; adjustments to mainstream IAPT pathways; assessment; adaptations to treatment and interventions; and making information accessible. Practical examples are included to show how some teams have made reasonable adjustments to support access to IAPT service. The guide also covers the importance of training and developing the workforce and provides key points for commissioners of IAPT services consider to ensure that mainstream services effectively meet the needs of people with learning disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Paths to personalisation in mental health: a whole system, whole life framework
- Author:
- NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT UNIT
- Publisher:
- National Mental Health Development Unit
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 49p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This framework has been developed to help all those involved in developing personalised services and approaches for people with mental health needs. The framework starts from the point of view of someone with mental health needs, and uses first person statements to consider the question 'What makes this happen'. It is organised in 13 broad sections. The sections include: person-centred systems and approaches; information and advice; support for managing personal budgets; support for carers; creative commissioning; partnership for inclusion; prevention and early intervention; good leadership; workforce and organizational development; and stories and personal accounts. Practical suggestions of things to put into place to achieve specific goals are included in each section. Pointers to good practice and sources of advice and information are provided throughout. The framework can be used as a tool to check what needs to be in place for personalisation in mental health.
Mental health care of deaf people: a culturally affirmative approach
- Editors:
- GLICKMAN Neil S., GULATI Sanjay, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 431p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Mahwah, NJ
Deaf adults and children, like their hearing counterparts, experience a full range of mental health problems. They develop psychoses, sink into deep depressions, abuse alcohol and drugs, commit sexual offenses, or simply have trouble adjusting to new life situations. In this book the editors and authors systematically review the special needs of deaf patients, particularly those who regard themselves as "culturally Deaf" and provide professionals with the tools they need to meet those needs. Among these tools is an extensive "library" of pictorial questionnaires and information sheets. These handouts simplify the processes involved in the diagnosis and treatment of people who in many cases are not good readers. The handouts are reproduced on a CD included in each copy of the book.
Liaison and diversion for BME service users: a good practice guide for court diversion and criminal justice mental health liaison schemes
- Author:
- NACRO
- Publisher:
- NACRO
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A significant number of service users from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities access mental health services via the criminal justice system. Court diversion and criminal justice mental health liaison schemes can play a vital role in facilitating the transition between the criminal justice system and the health and social care sectors. This guide is aimed at scheme practitioners, their managers and commissioners of these services. It sets out good practice and guidance which will enable schemes to provide a more inclusive and responsive services to those from BME communities.