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Case study: Uthink: a third sector recovery learning programme for 14-25 year olds
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This case study describes the work of Uthink recovery learning programme, which is designed for 14-25 for olds experiencing, or at risk of developing, mental health problems (including those with first episode psychosis). The programme was originally run as a pilot in three sites across England, and included residential services, leadership, peer mentoring and modular-based elements. It aimed to improve young people's understanding of and ability to manage their mental health difficulties; help them to build peer relationships and network; and provide opportunities to learn new skills, including communication skills, and to have hope and aspirations for the future. Aspects of the pilot programmes are now being embedded into local services offered by Rethink in the East Midlands and Dorset areas. The case study provides background to the project, information on designing the services, intended outcomes, measuring impact and resources involved.
Mental health and policing: improving crisis care
- Authors:
- NHS CONFEDERATION. Mental Health Network, ASSOCIATION OF CHIEF POLICE OFFICERS
- Publisher:
- NHS Confederation. Mental Health Network
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing highlights some of the emerging good practice between the police and mental health providers to deliver improved care for people in mental health crisis. It demonstrates that by focusing on early intervention, partnership working can substantially reduce the number of people being subjected to mental health legislation. Benefits include: less distress for service users; better use of professional skill mix; cost savings for police, healthcare and local authority services; and improved signposting and provision of appropriate interventions for individuals. The briefing makes a number of recommendations, including: more work needs to be done to support multiagency information sharing on the front line; NHS commissioners need to work with providers to ensure there are sufficient health-based places of safety to meet local demand; commissioners need to ensure that sufficient services are in place for 24/7 provision to meet local need; the formal evaluation of the triage pilots should outline the key considerations for implementing different models of triage across different populations and demographics; and the outcome of the Home Office pilot should inform the role the voluntary sector can play in providing alternative places of safety for individuals in crisis. (Edited publisher abstract)
Improving children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing: findings from the LGA's peer learning programme
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- London
A report on the learning from the councils involved in the Local Government Association's Peer Learning programme, which aimed to improve the mental health of children and young people by prioritising early help and prevention. Eight councils took part in two learning days and were also partnered with a peer organisation learn to share good practice. The issues of concern to the councils included improving children and young people's access to services, transitions from CAMHS to adult mental health services, co-producing with children, young people and families; and developing a shared multi-agency understanding of high need. The report discusses the five themes that emerged: the value of taking a holistic view of children and young people; hearing young people’s voices and responding through service co-design; the contribution of the wider children’s workforce to supporting the mental health of children and young people; the role of local councillors in championing children’s emotional health and wellbeing; and delivering services in times of organisational change, external change and resource pressure. (Edited publisher abstract)
Getting my life back: occupational therapy promoting mental health and wellbeing in England
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This report highlights the contribution occupational therapists can play in mental health services by supporting wellbeing, reducing costs and preventing the escalation of mental health issues. It argues that prioritising prevention and early intervention in mental health services and enabling early access to occupational therapy for people with mental ill health will ensure that they have the best long term health and social care outcomes. The report demonstrates the impact of occupational therapy in four keys areas: helping young people to achieve their educational potential, supporting people with mental health issue into employment, improving the physical health of people with serious mental health problems and in leading innovative service delivery that improves access to mental health support in primary care. The report includes examples of the provision of occupational therapy services in innovative and cost-effective ways, such as services in universities and football clubs and of occupational therapists leading new models of service in primary care. It also highlights potential cost savings of services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Getting my life back: occupational therapy promoting mental health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This report highlights the contribution occupational therapists can play in mental health services in Northern Ireland by supporting wellbeing, reducing costs and preventing the escalation of mental health issues. It argues that prioritising prevention and early intervention in mental health services and enabling early access to occupational therapy for people with mental ill health will ensure that they have the best long term health and social care outcomes. The report shows that occupational therapy has life-changing effects on people with mental health conditions; from stress and anxiety to depression, psychosis and self-harm. It demonstrates the impact of occupational therapy in four keys areas: helping young people to achieve their educational potential, supporting people with mental health issue into employment, improving the physical health of people with serious mental health problems and in leading innovative service delivery that improves access to mental health support in primary care. The report includes examples of innovative and cost-effective occupational therapy services and an example of occupational therapists leading new models of service in primary care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Getting my life back: occupational therapy promoting mental health and wellbeing in Scotland
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This report highlights the contribution occupational therapists can play in mental health services in Scotland by supporting wellbeing, reducing costs and preventing the escalation of mental health issues. It argues that prioritising prevention and early intervention in mental health services and enabling early access to occupational therapy for people with mental ill health will ensure that they have the best long term health and social care outcomes. The report shows that occupational therapy has life-changing effects on people with mental health conditions; from stress and anxiety to depression, psychosis and self-harm. It demonstrates the impact of occupational therapy in four keys areas: helping young people to achieve their educational potential, supporting people with mental health issue into employment, improving the physical health of people with serious mental health problems and in leading innovative service delivery that improves access to mental health support in primary care. The report includes examples of the provision of occupational therapy services in innovative and cost-effective ways, such as in higher education and community clinics, and includes an example of occupational therapists leading new models of service in primary care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Getting my life back: occupational therapy promoting mental health and wellbeing in Wales
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This report highlights the contribution occupational therapists can play in mental health services in Wales by supporting wellbeing, reducing costs and preventing the escalation of mental health issues. It argues that prioritising prevention and early intervention in mental health services and enabling early access to occupational therapy for people with mental ill health will ensure that they have the best long term health and social care outcomes. The report shows that occupational therapy has life-changing effects on people with mental health conditions; from stress and anxiety to depression, psychosis and self-harm. It demonstrates the impact of occupational therapy in four keys areas: helping young people to achieve their educational potential, supporting people with mental health issue into employment, improving the physical health of people with serious mental health problems and in leading innovative service delivery that improves access to mental health support in primary care. The report includes examples of the provision of occupational therapy services in innovative and cost-effective ways and highlights potential cost savings. (Edited publisher abstract)
Barriers and facilitators to commissioning cost-effective services for promotion of mental health and wellbeing and prevention of mental ill-health
- Author:
- PERSONAL SOCIAL SERVICES RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 25
- Place of publication:
- London
This report identifies some of the barriers to commissioning of mental health and wellbeing interventions in a local area, and identifies how these barriers could be overcome. It draws on a review of reports from local government organisations and clinical commissioning groups, and a workshop held at the London School of Economics. The report lists eight barriers to the implementation of mental health promotion and mental ill-health prevention interventions, along with facilitators to help overcome them. These are then discussed, drawing on examples implemented in England where available. (Edited publisher abstract)
Best start in life: promoting good emotional wellbeing and mental health for children and young people
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper looks at the role local authorities and their partner organisations can play in promoting good mental health in children and young people. Using an early intervention and prevention approach by providing support to children and families at risk can help to ensure mental health problems do not develop. The paper provides information on the scale of problems in children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing and the benefits of early intervention. It makes 10 suggestions to help councils to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people and suggests questions for councillors to ask locally to ensure the best outcomes. Six case study examples also illustrate how councils looking at innovative ways to provide support with a focus on children and families rather than static services. The case studies include services to support mothers with mental health problems, joint working between CAHMS and health visitors, providing support in schools, and a service to help in the transition between child and adult mental health services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Building resilience: how local partnerships are supporting children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Authors:
- PARISH Natalie, SWORDS Beth, MARKS Lucy
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- London
This research explores some of the factors which are contributing to the rising demand for children and young people requiring mental health support. It also provides evidence on how local government and its partners can work most effectively to support children and young people’s mental health. The research, commissioned by the Local Government Association and carried out by ISOS, is based on a review of existing evidence, workshops with participants from councils and their partners in health, and fieldwork with eight council areas. Local areas involved in the project were: Bedford Borough, Camden, Cornwall, Dorset, Hertfordshire, Isles of Scilly, Liverpool and Salford. The research identifies nine elements that can help in establishing an effective partnership-based approach: leadership and vision; self-reflective partnerships; integrated commissioning; working with young people; promoting good mental health; development the children's workforce; embedding CAMHS; supporting families; and developing creative solutions to manage risks. The report concludes with recommendations for national government. (Edited publisher abstract)