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Better practice in mental health for black and minority ethnic communities
- Authors:
- BUTT Jabeer, et al
- Publishers:
- Mental Health Providers Forum, Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
Evidence shows that black and minority ethnic communities have significantly poorer mental health outcomes and poorer experience of services. This report aimed to identify good practice in the provision of mental health services for black and minority ethnic communities by voluntary and community organisations. It provides a brief summary of the existing evidence in relation to the mental health of black and minority ethnic communities; outlines the current policy context for mental health in England and Wales; and then presents the results of a series of interviews and focus groups with voluntary and community groups providing mental health support with black and minority ethnic communities. Key themes that emerged from the interviews and focus groups are discussed. These included: meeting the needs of specific communities, ensuring services are culturally appropriate, challenging stigma, and partnership working. The different approaches, target user groups and challenges faced by the organisations are also compared. Criteria were used to identify good practice focused on evidence of service user involvement in the design, implementation and evaluation of projects. The report aims to encourage funders and the statutory sector to address the challenges faced by voluntary and community sector organisations working with black and minority ethnic communities, and highlight some of the lessons that can be learned from their work in order to influence the process of change. (Edited publisher abstract)
Black and minority ethnic communities, mental health and criminal justice
- Authors:
- SAUNDERS Anna, BROWNE Deryck, DURCAN Graham
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
The Bradley Commission asked the Centre for Mental Health to report on areas that were under-developed in the Bradley Report, beginning with the needs of black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, that is, all groups other than ‘White British’. This report is an appraisal of best practice provision of those services working with BME communities at critical points of the criminal justice pathway, from arrest to release from prison. The authors identify five components which are key to achieving positive components: cultural competence (taking into consideration an individual’s background); person-centred intervention; holisitc engagement; mentoring and service engagement; and working in partnership. (Original abstract)
Appendices to technical report for SCIE research review on the prevalence and incidence of parental mental health problems and the detection, screening and reporting of parental mental health problems
- Authors:
- PARKER Gillian, et al
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 188p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
This research aimed to review and present evidence that could inform the practice guidelines, to identify gaps in knowledge, and to evaluate the strength of the existing evidence, both in general and specifically in relation to marginalised families and those from black and minority ethnic communities. Two separate questions were addressed by the review reported here and reviewed separately: what is known about the incidence, prevalence, and types of parental mental health problems in the UK?; and what systems, tools and opportunities exist in children's services, adults' services and family services for detecting parental mental health problems, in both the UK and elsewhere? How these are used, by whom and in which contexts? This appendix to the report contains details of the databases used, the search criteria, and literature used for the review.
Minority voices: research into the access and acceptability of services for the mental health of young people from black and minority ethnic groups
- Authors:
- STREET Cathy, et al
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This research focuses on exploring the awareness and experiences of young people from Black and minority ethnic groups in using child and adolescent mental health services. A particular aim was to look at the barriers preventing these young people from accessing help. Data was gathered from an in-depth study in four sample areas of services for the mental health of Black and minority ethnic young people, and included focus groups and individual interviews with young people. Key findings revealed a very mixed picture of activity, suggesting that some parts of the country are quite active in developing services for young people from Black and minority ethnic groups - and of forging links with community services - whereas others have little or no specific provision. Also, a wide range of concerns about existing mental health service provision and problems in accessing services was reported by both young people and staff alike. The report is aimed at policy-makers, service commissioners and those working with young people from Black and minority ethnic communities.
Minority voices: a guide to good practice in planning and providing services for the mental health of black and minority ethnic young people
- Authors:
- KURTZ Zarrina, et al
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide is based upon the views of young people from black and minority ethnic communities, and the staff from a wide range of services who work with them. It is based on data gathered from a national study of their perceptions and experiences of services that can offer support for mental health problems, including specialist child and adolescent mental health services. The guide also takes account of the relevant findings from published literature. The Minority Voices study represents the views of young people from many different backgrounds, including refugees and asylum seekers. The guide describes the service elements known to be important in providing mental health services for young people. It backs this up with a range of detailed case studies demonstrating different ways of working with young people from Black and minority ethnic groups.
Celebrating our cultures: guidelines for mental health promotion with black and minority communities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. National Institute for Mental Health in England
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 231p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource makes the case for mental health promotion with black and minority ethnic communities in England. It sets out a framework for developing local interventions and addressing the needs of black and minority ethnic communities within mental health promotion strategies being implemented in response to Standard One of the National Service Framework for Mental Health. The The guide aims to: provide information about mental health promotion with black and minority ethnic communities and the evidence to support it, to inform the delivery of local mental health promotion strategies; support people working locally to plan and deliver interventions which meet the needs of black and minority ethnic communities; offer examples of mental health promotion with different communities and in a range of settings; and to identify ways to evaluate mental health promotion interventions for impact and effectiveness with black and minority ethnic communities.
Meeting the supported housing needs of black and minority ethnic communities: briefing paper
- Authors:
- JONES Adrian, BIGNALL Tracey
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Supported housing is a combination of housing and services to help people live more stable and productive lives. This type of housing is often provided for those who are vulnerable due to complex challenges or who have persistent issues such as substance abuse or mental health problems. People from minority groups may be more likely to require supported housing services, but also more likely to experience difficulties in service access and use. This briefing looks at steps taken to meet the supported housing needs of black and minority ethnic communities in the following 5 areas: mental health; young people experiencing homelessness; domestic violence; young parents; and older people. It concludes that, while good practice can be identified in meeting the supported housing needs of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, meeting the needs of these groups remains an issue that must be addressed. The current financial strictures facing local government, and the non-ring fencing of the Supporting People budget, will potentially have a great effect on the provision of ethnically specific supported housing.
Respecting diversity: a report from the Mental Welfare Commission's race and culture themed visit programme 2003/04
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report comes out of a programme by the Mental Health Commission for Scotland which aimed to find better ways of communicating with service users from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities and to develop awareness of BME issues. During 2003-04 the Commission visited 5 national and 15 local organisations across Scotland with a specific focus on BME issues. This document is based on issues emerging from these visits. The aim of the report is to contribute to awareness and debate of issues affecting BME service users, leading to more culturally appropriate services for individuals. A number of key areas for service development are identified within the report, including: the need for more pro-active mainstreaming of services for BME people with mental disorder; improved access to interpreting services for patients; and more appropriate care settings, especially in relation to single sex accommodation. The report provides examples of good practice, and recommendations for actions for the Commission itself and for the range of providers, inspectorates and other agencies involved in ensuring the quality of mental health and learning disability services.
The mental health of black and minority ethnic people
- Author:
- WILSON Melba
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 8(3), September 2003, pp.7-15.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Overviews progress in relation to developments in the mental health of black and minority ethnic people. It discusses the political, legislative and policy contexts, primarily from the perspectives and experiences of African-Caribbean and Asian communities. Identifies and sets in context key initiatives relating to black and minority ethnic mental health issues, reflects on their impact and discusses solutions and approaches for good practice. The article also focuses on the mental health needs and issues arising for specific client communities, including refugees, asylum seekers and people of mixed heritage.
Safe passage
- Author:
- HILL Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.10.03, 2003, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
People from ethnic minorities often distrust mental health services, as they find themselves patronised and treated unprofessionally. Explains how the Black Spaces project, funded by the Mental Health Foundation, seeks to disseminate best practice and improve services.