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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).
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.
Explaining about...mental health and well-being
- Authors:
- BORROWMAN Fiona, DEMPSTER Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 13(1), March 2009, pp.11-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article is about NHS Health Scotland's Mental Health and Wellbeing in Later life Programme, which aims to promote mentally healthy ageing in Scotland. A core aspect of the programme is involving older people in the design, delivery and evaluation of health improvement projects. The article presents three case studies: the use of peer researchers to facilitate focus groups in Glasgow; focused action research in Lothian care homes; and the production of Facing Dementia, a booklet based on real experiences and featuring quotes from people with dementia. The article concludes by outlining future plans, including developing an action plan focused on longer-term priorities for promoting mental well-being.
Promoting recovery and addressing stigma: mental health awareness through community development in low-income area
- Authors:
- QUINN Neil, KNIFTON Lee
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 7(4), November 2005, pp.36-44.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article outlines the development of an anti-stigma programme operating in Scotland and presents key findings from the evaluation. The innovative model, which promotes recovery and addresses stigma, draws on a broad coalition of community support, and enable service users to lead its design and delivery. It is argued that local initiatives, when complemented by a national programme, can achieve a positive additional impact on attitudes and behaviours; that multiple and flexible approaches are needed for different target groups; that the personal narrative about recovery has a particularly strong impact on participants; and that it may be desirable to tackle stigma in the context of addressing positive mental health. Refinements to the model are discussed.