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Out at work: a survey of the experiences of people with mental health problems within the workplace
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on the findings of a survey, this research report looks at real-life experiences of people with mental health problems who are employed. The survey also looks at and reinforces the belief that mental health problems may be caused or made worse by work due to, for example, the stress high expectations or long working hours can bring. Mental Health Action Week, self-complete questionnaires (copy appended) were returned by 411 participants (over 60% female, 14% of black and minority ethnicity, most aged 35-54 years) who had mostly either depression, anxiety, manic depression, schizophrenia or psychosis. Barriers to work included the effects of medication, difficulties associated with losing benefits, and discrimination at interview, short-list or job offer stages. However, many who have succeeded and disclosed their mental health problems reported recent, positive experiences, compared with the past. Participants' views are quoted. Data tables and graphs are presented throughout. Key findings and recommendatons are also provided.
Mindfulness ... report 2010
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Place of publication:
- London
The Mental Health Foundation has produced this report in response to the growing evidence for and popularity of mindfulness. It examines the evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapies, lays the groundwork for developing the use of mindfulness-based approaches within the NHS and beyond and explores the potential benefits for society at large.
Something inside so strong: strategies for surviving mental distress
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 108p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines self help strategies for people with mental health problems. The first half of the book is a series of personal accounts from people living through mental distress; the second a series of articles on individual coping strategies, with reference to issues such as working with the media; voluntary self help organisations; black and minority ethnic users; crisis cards and advance directives; self management with hearing voices and manic depression; and using complementary remedies.