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The benefits assault course: making the UK benefits system more accessible for people with mental health problems
- Authors:
- BOND Nikki, BRAVERMAN Rachel, EVANS Katie
- Publisher:
- Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents research to show how mental health problems can make navigating the benefits system and claiming benefits more difficult. It provides context on the current state of the UK’s benefits system and the challenges people experiencing mental health problems can face and outlines the issues with navigating the various stages involved in claiming and managing benefits. The research draws on surveys of people with lived experience of mental health problems who have claimed benefits in the last two years; carers who have helped someone experiencing mental health problems with their benefits; and people who work with people with mental health problems in a professional capacity. Online focus groups with seven people were also used to explore the issues in greater depth. The findings show that many people with mental health problems struggle to navigate the benefits system because of common symptoms such as reduced concentration, increased impulsivity and memory problems. These difficulties are compounded by overly complicated and bureaucratic processes in the benefits system, which are causing significant psychological distress for many people already struggling with their mental health. The report makes recommendations to make the benefits system more accessible for people experiencing mental health problems. These include introducing adjustments to ensure anyone experiencing mental health problems can navigate the benefits system and simplifying the reassessment process for people with severe mental illnesses. (Edited publisher abstract)
Assessment of deaf dually diagnosed clients
- Authors:
- WALLS Rebecca, HAMILTON Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 5(1), 2012, pp.32-37.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
It is estimated that about 40% of deaf people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life compared with 25% of the general population. There have also been suggestions that substance misuse may be greater in the mentally ill deaf population compared with the hearing mentally ill population. This article explores assessment issues for deaf people who have a co-occurring mental health and substance use problem. It draws on the expertise of a clinician who works with this client group and the available literature on the topic. Dual diagnosis for Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users has not been well researched. Deaf people may be unable to access some forms of assessment/treatment due to compromised cognition, understanding of concepts, and material not being accessible in an appropriate format. The authors consider an approach which may be of particular use in assessing this minority group. Although current techniques can be adapted such as cognitive-behavioural integrated treatment (C-BIT), there is a need for further research to evaluate and develop appropriate screening and assessment instruments for this client group.
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.
Developing a mental health triage service in primary care
- Author:
- SAWYER Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 4.12.07, 2007, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article describes the development of a mental health triage service that was rolled out across Gloucestershire between June 2004 and January 2007. The service was provided directly to clients with common mental health problems. The article focuses on the first cluster of GP surgeries to be covered in the Cheltenham. It outlines the success in improving access to service users to appropriate and timely assessment as well as reducing referrals from GPs to specialist mental health services.
Respect your elders
- Author:
- LITTLE William
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 17.03.05, 2005, pp.24-26.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports how, despite promises from the Department of Health, mental health services for older people are still not good enough. Discusses the problems for older people in accessing services.
Children of adults with severe mental illness: mental health, help seeking and service use
- Authors:
- COWLING Vicki, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 28(2), February 2004, pp.43-46.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
Reports on an Australian study to determine the prevalence of childhood mental health problems in children of parents registered with an area mental health service, and to study the parents’ help-seeking and service use for their children. Parents were recruited through their case managers, and asked to complete the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), the Service Utilisation Questionnaire and the Help-seeking Questionnaire. Results found a quarter of the children were in the clinical range of the SDQ total scores, with high sub-scale scores. However, 63 percent of the parents reported reluctance to seek help, and 19 percent reported not using services. Concludes that children of parents with mental illness are at higher risk of childhood psychiatric disorders. Assessment of the child at the time of referral of the parent is an opportunity for problem identification, parental education, and early intervention.
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)
Access to mental health and substance abuse services by people living with HIV/AIDS: the case manager perspective
- Authors:
- ORELLANA Edwin Roberto, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 40(2), 2015, pp.e10-e14.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This study examined HIV case managers' perspectives of the barriers and facilitators encountered by their HIV-positive clients when seeking mental health and substance use treatment. In addition, the study describes case managers' use of mental health and substance abuse assessment instruments. Cross-sectional survey data were collected from case managers (N = 113). Structural challenges, such as financial concerns and limited transportation, were found to be significant barriers to mental health and substance abuse treatment. Positive client-provider relationships, accessible services, and case manager availability were influential in PLWHA accessing specialised services. Service delivery systems recommendations include increased social support systems, co-located and integrated services, and training of case managers to motivate clients to seek mental health and substance abuse treatment. (Edited publisher abstract)
South Asian older adults with memory impairment: improving assessment and access to dementia care
- Authors:
- GIEBE Clarissa M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 30(4), 2015, pp.345-356.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Objective: With increasing international migration, mental health care of migrants and ethnic minorities is a public health priority. South Asian older adults experience difficulties in accessing services for memory impairment, dementia and mental illness. This review examines barriers and facilitators in the pathway to culturally appropriate mental health care. Methods: Web of Knowledge, Pubmed and Ovid databases were searched for literature on South Asian older adults or their family carers, their understandings of mental illness and dementia and their pattern of service use. Dates were from 1984 to 2012. Abstracts were assessed for relevance, followed by detailed reading of salient papers. Three researchers rated the quality of each included study. A narrative synthesis was undertaken of extracted and charted data. Results: Eighteen studies met the eligibility criteria for the review. South Asians and health professionals highlighted several difficulties which deterred help seeking and access to care: a lack of knowledge of dementia and mental illness, and of local services; stigma; culturally preferred coping strategies; and linguistic and cultural barriers in communication and decision making. Conclusions: To improve access for these groups, service users and providers need to be better informed; services need to be more culturally tailored, sometimes employing staff with similar cultural backgrounds; and health professionals can benefit from dementia education and knowledge of local services. These factors are key to the delivery of the National Dementia Strategy in England. (Publisher abstract)
Identification and care pathways for common mental health disorders: summary of NICE guidance
- Authors:
- PILLING Stephen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 28.5.11, 2011, pp.1203-1205.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Recent recommendations from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to improve the identification of mental health disorders; their assessment and treatment; access to services and pathways to care are summarised. Common mental health disorders covered include: depression, generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and antenatal and postnatal mental health.