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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)
“Talk” about male suicide? learning from community programmes
- Authors:
- ROBINSON Mark, BRAYBROOK Debbie, ROBERTSON Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 18(3), 2013, pp.115-127.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the contribution of public awareness campaigning in developing community capacity toward preventing male suicide and explores emerging considerations for suicide prevention programme development. Design/methodology/approach: The paper draws on campaign evaluation data, specifically qualitative discussion groups with the general public, to report results concerning campaign processes, and “interim” effectiveness in changing public awareness and attitudes, and then discusses how progress is to be lasting and transformational. Findings: The campaign raised the awareness of a substantial proportion of those targeted, and affected attitudes and behaviour of those who were highly aware. The community settings approach was effective in reaching younger men, but there were challenges targeting the public more selectively, and engaging communities in a sustained way. Practical implications: The paper discusses emerging considerations for suicide prevention, focusing on gender and approaches and materials for engaging with the public as “influencers”. There are challenges to target audiences more specifically, provide a clear call to action, and engage the public in a sustained way. Social implications: The paper discusses emerging considerations for suicide prevention, focusing on gender and approaches and materials for engaging with the public as “influencers”. There are challenges to target audiences more specifically, provide a clear call to action, and engage the public in a sustained way. Originality/value: The paper adds fresh evidence of gendered communication processes, including their effects on public awareness, attitudes and engagement. Application of a theory of change model leads to systems level findings for sustaining programme gains. (Publisher abstract)
A force for change
- Author:
- STONE Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 107, August 2010, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
The author suggests that the police force is not noted for its understanding approach to those with mental health problems, but looks at efforts being made to change this. The 2009 Bradley report identified the service as a weak link in the chain of early intervention which can be vital in diverting young people with mental health problems away from the criminal justice system in order to protect them and also to prevent re-offending. Aware of this underperformance, the Association of Chief Police Officers has issued new guidance to all UK forces in a bid to improve the way the police interact with and serve those with mental health problems. A comprehensive, scenario-based training programme is being rolled out nationwide. The article draws on an interview with Police Officer Richard Harwin, who was recently awarded a commendation from City and Hackney Mind for his liaison work.
Mental health, drugs and the call to reinstate harm reduction
- Author:
- CHAISTY David
- Journal article citation:
- Drugs and Alcohol Today, 6(4), December 2006, pp.21-26.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author argues there is a risk that harm reduction is being taken for granted. He goes on to champion the logic and power of harm reduction to reassert its use not just among drug or alcohol problems, with also for people with mental health issues.
Self-harm: from risk management to relational and recovery-oriented care
- Authors:
- MORRISSEY Jean, DOYLE Louise, HIGGINS Agnes
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 13(1), 2018, pp.34-43.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the discourses that shape nurses’ understanding of self-harm and explore strategies for working with people who self-harm in a relational and a recovery-oriented manner.Design/methodology/approach: Self-harm is a relatively common experience for a cohort of people who present to the mental health services and is, therefore, a phenomenon that mental health nurses will be familiar with. Traditionally, however, mental health nurses’ responses to people who self-harm have been largely framed by a risk adverse and biomedical discourse which positions self-harm as a “symptom” of a diagnosed mental illness, most often borderline personality disorder. Findings: This has led to the development of largely unhelpful strategies to eliminate self-harm, often in the absence of real therapeutic engagement, which can have negative outcomes for the person. Attitudes towards those who self-harm amongst mental health nurses can also be problematic, particularly when those who hurt themselves are perceived to be attention seeking and beyond help. This, in turn, has a negative impact on treatment outcomes and future help-seeking intentions. Research limitations/implications: Despite some deficiencies in how mental health nurses respond to people who self-harm, it is widely recognised that they have an important role to play in self-harm prevention reduction and harm minimisation. Practical implications: By moving the focus of practice away from the traditional concept of “risk” towards co-constructed collaborative safety planning, mental health nurses can respond in a more embodied individualised and sensitive manner to those who self-harm. Originality/value: This paper adds further knowledge and understanding to assist nurses’ understanding and working with people who self-harm in a relational and a recovery-oriented manner. (Publisher abstract)
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)
The importance of being early
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 20.7.00, 2000, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how an innovative project in east London is aiming to help prevent boys from Bangladeshi backgrounds developing emotional and mental health problems.
A nurse-coordinated educational initiative addressing primary care professionals' attitudes to and problem-solving in depression in older people - a pilot study
- Authors:
- LIVINGSTON Gill, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 15(5), May 2000, pp.401-405.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study assessed the feasibility and efficacy of an intervention focusing on primary care professionals' attitudes to, problem-solving in and practice relating to depression in old age before and after a nurse-implemented educational intervention. The results of the study do not indicate that the evaluation of nurse-led educational interventions in primary care is feasible in the field of depression in old age. The belief that all that is needed is the provision of accessible education of professionals by experts in the field to change attitudes and practice has not been reinforced. The high refusal rate suggests that such interventions are unlikely in any case to be generally acceptable.