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The mental health literacy of British community pharmacists
- Authors:
- MORRAL Kim, MORRAL Jordi
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 12(2), 2017, pp.98-110.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the mental health literacy (MHL) of British community pharmacists. Design/methodology/approach: A survey instrument was sent by facsimile to a random sample of community pharmacists in England, Scotland and Wales. The survey instrument contained items concerning recognition of the symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, the helpfulness of a range of interventions, mental health stigma and the degree of comfort providing pharmaceutical care to people with mental health problems. Findings: Among community pharmacists (n=329) symptom recognition was high for depression but lower for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Pharmacists showed a preference for evidence-based interventions and support for psychological therapies and physical activity for all three mental health problems. Pharmacists expressed less comfort providing pharmacy services to people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression than cardiovascular disease. Mental health stigma was higher for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder than depression, with many pharmacists holding misperceptions about schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Practical implications: The study findings indicate the need for enhanced mental health content in the undergraduate pharmacy curriculum which should challenge misperceptions of mental illness. (Edited publisher abstract)
Everybody's business
- Authors:
- COOMBS Ruth, BRISCOE Alan
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 160, November 2009, pp.6-8.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Two current Welsh projects are outlined. The first, Mental Health First Aid for Wales trains frontline workers to deal quickly with common mental health problems. The second, Mind Cymru's Positive Choices project aims to reduce the suicide rate across Wales by raising awareness, breaking down stigma and improving the professional and public responses. Positive Choices includes an award winning training programme, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
Preventing prison suicides: staff perspectives
- Authors:
- STUBBS Jessica, DURCAN Graham
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- London
The fourth in a series of briefings into mental health in prisons, this briefing focuses on staff views on what contributes to vulnerability and suicide risk in prisoners. It also makes recommendations based on staff members’ views and their examples of promising practice. The briefing draws on findings from interviews and focus groups held with health care staff, safer custody officers and independent clinical reviewers working in prisons and for health care providers. The figures show that suicide in prison, incidents of self-harm and violent incidents have all risen dramatically over the past three years. Staff identified staffing shortages, inexperienced staff, a prison culture which views prisoner’s distress, self-harming or suicide attempts as ‘manipulative’ rather than ‘vulnerable’, and the increasing complex needs of the prison population as contributing to increased risk of suicide. Staff also highlighted arrival in prison as a time of increased suicide risk and the importance of completing assessments for new arrivals. Recommendations include: the adoption of a ‘stepped care’ approach’ where in which the whole system is responsible for a prisoner’s wellbeing and mental health support is available at every level of need; providing training and support for staff; and the need for robust assessments when a person arrives in prison. (Edited publisher abstract)
I am whole: a report investigating the stigma faced by young people experiencing mental health difficulties
- Author:
- YMCA
- Publisher:
- YMCA
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on interviews with 2,072 young people aged between 11 and 24-years-old from across England and Wales, this research explores the stigma young people living with mental health difficulties experience. The report examines at the extent of this stigma, who is experiencing it and how, the impact of stigma on young people and looks at potential solutions identified by young people. The results found that more than one in three young people (38 percent) with mental health difficulties had felt the negative impact of stigma, with over half experiencing this stigma at school. Those who had experienced stigma had been subject to prejudice, left out of activities and verbally abused. The impacts of stigma identified by young people included: reduced confidence, a reluctance go out socially, and making them less likely to seek professional support. Education and talking about mental health were the most popular suggestions from young people on how to tackle stigma. Based on evidence, the report lists some key principles for effective anti-stigma interventions. These include to: address the lack of knowledge on mental health difficulties, challenge the negative language around mental health, and encourage young people to access mental health support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Inquiry into non-natural deaths in detention of adults with mental health conditions, 2010-13. Evidence from the families of those who have died; collected on family listening day event, 7 November 2014, organised by INQUEST
- Author:
- TULLY Chris
- Publisher:
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a family listening day event held to help the Equality and Human Rights Commission gather evidence from the families of adults with mental health conditions who had died in detention. A total of 15 families attended and were joined by INQUEST staff (a charity experienced in providing in-depth specialist casework service to bereaved families) and seven panel members from the Commission. The report provides evidence from the families of adults who had died in detention in the following settings: after contact with the police (seven cases represented by nine family members); in psychiatric settings (four cases represented by seven family members); and in prison (four cases represented by eight family member). Themes identified included: failure to provide appropriate treatment; failure to listen to families concerns regarding treatment; use of force and restraint; lack of bed spaces and place of safety provision following detention under the Mental Health Act; lack of support and services prior to entering psychiatric detention; failure to consult families to discuss appropriate treatment and care; and lack of disclosure of information whilst in detention. Groups also had the opportunity to discuss their family bereavements within the context of a number of key themes: the mental health needs of those who died, any factors which exacerbated their problems, the suitability of support provided to meet their needs, difficulties encountered, the investigation process post death and any examples of good practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Disclosing disability in the context of professional regulation: a qualitative UK study
- Authors:
- STANLEY Nicky, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 26(1), January 2011, pp.19-32.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In the UK ‘Fitness to Practice’ has been used as a key screening criteria by regulatory bodies for entry into professions such as teaching, nursing and social work. Disclosure of disability is therefore a risky process for those aiming to practice or train in these professions. The research reported here was commissioned to inform the Disability Rights Commission’s Formal Investigation into fitness standards in the professions. In 2006-07 thirty eight practitioners and 22 students throughout England, Scotland and Wales, from the nursing, teaching and social work professions participated in semi-structured interviews to explore their experiences of disability disclosure. Of the participants, 47 were women. They had a range of disabilities, most of which were hidden; 30, including 17 students, had been disabled at entry to the profession, 28 had been disabled at a later stage and 2 were recently disabled. Participants from all three professional groups considered that disclosure of disability was likely to have the effect of excluding them from a professional training programme or post. Disclosing mental health needs was considered particularly likely to have this effect. However, most participants had disclosed their disabilities to some extent. Twenty three practitioners and 17 students reported receiving adjustments or accommodations following disclosure. Change in attitudes among colleagues was another key outcome. Participants varied in their knowledge and understanding of the fitness standards for their profession. The study concluded that abolishing health standards for the professions would increase disability disclosure and decrease the stigma associated with disability.