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Evaluation of the Shared Lives Mental Health Project
- Authors:
- HARFLETT Naomi, JENNINGS Yasmin
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 62
- Place of publication:
- Bath
An evaluation of a project to support the development of Shared Lives as an option for people with mental ill health. The project has supported seven local Shared Lives schemes to develop, demonstrate and market a financially viable and commission ready approach to Shared Lives mental health support, and to generate learning about what works. Drawing on data collected through a mixed methods evaluation approach, this report describes the impact and learning from the project. The evaluation has found evidence of the positive impact that having support through a Shared Lives arrangement – whether it is day support, short breaks or long-term arrangements – can have on the lives of people with mental ill health. There are examples of improvements in general wellbeing and increased participation in community life, as well as specific examples where people’s mental health has stabilised and hospital stays have been prevented. The impact goes beyond those in Shared Lives arrangements to family members of those being supported, Shared Lives carers and their families and communities that people are supported in. Although some of the seven project schemes experienced challenges and frustrations and in some cases growth was slow, all saw increases in the number of new arrangements for people with mental ill health and all saw increases in the number of Shared Lives carers offering mental health support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluating the effectiveness of the Family Connections program for caregivers of youth with mental health challenges, part I: a quantitative analysis
- Authors:
- BORITZ Tali Z., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health Expectations, 24(2), 2021, pp.578-588. Online only
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Introduction: Caregivers of youth with mental health (MH) challenges are often faced with complex problems in relation to caring for their youth. Family Connections™ (FC) is a 12‐week skills training program for families of individuals with MH challenges, developed originally for Borderline Personality Disorder. Research is needed to examine the effectiveness of FC for caregivers of youth with diverse MH challenges. Objective: To examine the effectiveness of FC for caregivers of youth with MH challenges. Methods: A total of 94 caregivers of youth with MH challenges participated in FC, across three sites in Ontario, Canada. Assessments occurred at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and follow‐up. Primary outcomes include the Burden Assessment Scale and The Stress Index for Parents of Adolescents. Secondary outcomes included the caregiver's report of child behaviour, affect, mastery, coping and grief. Linear mixed model analyses were conducted, where time and the time × site interaction were defined as the fixed effects. Results: Statistically significant improvements over time were observed across outcome measures, including caregiver burden, grief, coping, and other measures. The time × site interaction was only significant for burden (P = .005). Conclusion: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of FC for caregivers of youth with MH challenges. Future research should focus on differences across geographical sites and facilitation models. Patient or public contribution: Caregivers were involved in the facilitation of FC. A person with lived experience was involved in analysing the data, reporting the results, and drafting the manuscript. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluating the effectiveness of the Family Connections program for caregivers of youth with mental health challenges, part II: a qualitative analysis
- Authors:
- BORITZ Tali Z., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health Expectations, 24(2), 2021, pp.709-718. Online only
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: The Family Connections™ (FC) program is a 12‐week support and skill‐training program for caregivers of youth with mental health challenges. The intervention was originally developed with a focus on borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is important to understand the experiences of caregivers in such interventions, as well as its applicability beyond BPD, for the purposes of evaluation and ongoing program improvement. Objective: To explore and analyse the experiences of caregivers of youth with diverse mental health challenges and who participated in FC. Design: Semi‐structured interviews with thirteen FC‐participating caregivers of youth with mental health challenges. Results: Thematic analysis uncovered three major themes regarding caregivers' experience with FC: (a) FC increased the caregivers' ability to manage their youth's mental health challenges; (b) participating in FC impacted their intra‐ and interpersonal spheres; and (c) improvements to the program were proposed. Following participation in FC, caregivers felt they learned a new approach to understanding themselves, their youth and mental health, and were better able to manage their youth's mental health challenges. Discussion and conclusion: FC is a promising intervention for caregivers of youth with mental health challenges, beyond the traditional BPD focus. The intervention has the potential to provide broad‐based benefits for caregivers and should be considered for implementation and scale‐up across youth‐ and caregiver‐serving organizations. Potential areas of intervention flexibility and improvement are discussed. Patient/public contribution: Caregivers were involved in the program development and facilitation of FC. A person with lived experience was involved with the analysis. (Edited publisher abstract)
Yoga as an intervention for older peoples mental health: a literature review
- Author:
- BELAM Georgia
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 24(3), 2020, pp.159-169.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Yoga practice has become increasingly popular around the world for the benefits it can bring for physical and mental health. However, little research has been done regarding the use of yoga as a therapy for elderly people with mental health problems. This literature review will therefore attempt to answer the questions: what research has been done to look into the use of yoga as therapy for elderly people with a diagnosis of mental health problems, what does this research show and what future directions may this work take in the future. Design/methodology/approach: The review describes four research studies that have been done looking at the use of yoga as an intervention in older people with diagnosed mental health problems and one upcoming larger study. Findings: Therefore, it is shown that the research in this area is so far still in its infancy, but that yoga has potential to be a useful potential treatment for older people with mental health problems. Originality/value: As with all research into treatments for mental health problems, involvement of patients and their carers will be vital to ensure that the direction of the research is one that will be valuable, and that the traditions of yoga that have been of so much benefit to so many can be used to help a group of people who are often vulnerable and who sometimes do not receive all the treatment that they deserve. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluation of the fit for work service pilots: first year report: research summary
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In March 2010, 11 pilot Fit for Work Services (FFWS) were established to provide personalised, case-managed support for workers in the early stages of sickness absence or ill-health in order to expedite return to work and support job retention. This report presents the findings from an evaluation of the first year. The research comprised: management information; over 200 interviews with stakeholders, providers and others; the first wave of a 2-wave telephone survey of over 300 FFWS clients; interviews with a panel of 64 FFWS clients drawn from 4 pilot areas; and interviews with 30 General Practitioners. By the end of March 2011, 6,726 people had taken up the service offered by the pilots. Nearly all FFWS clients were employed and two-thirds were ‘presentees’ (attending work but at risk of sickness absence) rather than absentees. This research summary describes the findings of the evaluation in relation to: the pilot take-up; engagement and referrals; the client journey through the service; and outcomes. It finds that 62% of the clients who were supported by the pilots in the first year had been discharged by the end of March 2011. Three-quarters of absentees who were discharged were back at work by the time they left. Qualitative evidence from clients indicates that the FFWS provided significant support to return to work. Without this support, in some cases the return would not have happened at all, and in others it was made quicker, easier or more sustained.
Evaluation of the fit for work service pilots: first year report
- Authors:
- HILLAGE Jim, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 128p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In March 2010, 11 pilot Fit for Work Services (FFWS) were established to provide personalised, case-managed support for workers in the early stages of sickness absence or ill-health in order to expedite return to work and support job retention. This report presents the findings from an evaluation of the first year. The research comprised: management information; over 200 interviews with stakeholders, providers and others; the first wave of a 2-wave telephone survey of over 300 FFWS clients; interviews with a panel of 64 FFWS clients drawn from 4 pilot areas; and interviews with 30 General Practitioners. By the end of March 2011, 6,726 people had taken up the service offered by the pilots. Nearly all FFWS clients were employed and two-thirds were ‘presentees’ (attending work but at risk of sickness absence) rather than absentees. This report describes the findings of the evaluation in relation to: the pilot take-up; engagement and referrals; the client journey through the service; and outcomes. It finds that 62% of the clients who were supported by the pilots in the first year had been discharged by the end of March 2011. Three-quarters of absentees who were discharged were back at work by the time they left. Qualitative evidence from clients indicates that the FFWS provided significant support to return to work. Without this support, in some cases the return would not have happened at all, and in others it was made quicker, easier or more sustained.
Landsdowne Lane Crisis Intervention Unit: an evaluation of the first year
- Authors:
- CHARMAN Anthony, COCHRANE David, TURNBULL Annmarie
- Publisher:
- Greenwich. Directorate of Social Services
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 85p., tables, diags., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The ParentingWell learning collaborative feasibility study: training adult mental health service practitioners in a family-focused practice approach
- Authors:
- NICHOLSON Joanne, ENGLISH Kelly, HEYMAN Miriam
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 58(2), 2022, pp.261-276.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This study investigates the feasibility and impact of the ParentingWell Learning Collaborative (PWLC) model in supporting mental health practitioners in implementing the family-focused ParentingWell practice approach with adults with mental illness. An exploratory design and qualitative methods were employed. Practitioners (n = 29) participated in in-person orientation, training and debriefing sessions; virtual coaching sessions; and via an interactive online hub. Researchers obtained data on participant engagement and satisfaction, and participants’ reports of use, helpfulness, intention to use and impact. Participants were engaged in and highly satisfied with the PWLC. They deployed PWLC skills, tools and resources with parents. Evidence of impact was provided at the personal, practice and organizational levels. This study provides preliminary support for the feasibility and impact of the PWLC. Clear specification of a theoretically-based training model for practitioners is an essential step in adapting, implementing and testing interventions in new contexts. (Edited publisher abstract)
Families with parental mental illness: studying a home-based intervention program
- Authors:
- OPPENHEIM-WELLER Shani, SHTARK Tammi, ALDOR Roy
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 26(4), 2021, pp.617-628.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study is the first to systematically examine the implementation of the BROSH program, a therapeutic intervention program developed in Israel for families in which one or both parents suffer from mental illness. The program is multidisciplinary, encompassing the collaboration of four different services. It aims to engage the families into therapy by building a strong working alliance and helping in emotional stress regulation. Further, the program aims to prevent parental hospitalization and children's out-of-home placement. This study conducted an in-depth investigation of the functioning of parents and children participating in the program. This study analysed protocols that followed 11 families throughout the multidisciplinary professionals' meetings. The findings indicate that the functioning of parents and children showed positive changes - improved stress regulation by parents and children and more familial engagement in the treatment program. It seems that both parents and children participating in the BROSH program benefitted from it by establishing coping abilities and being able to receive therapeutic help. (Edited publisher abstract)
Adolescent mental health: a systematic review on the effectiveness of school-based interventions
- Authors:
- CLARKE Aleisha, et al
- Publisher:
- Early Intervention Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 87
- Place of publication:
- London
This report reviews the latest evidence on school-based mental health interventions, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of what works, for whom and under what circumstances in relation to interventions that enhance mental health, prevent mental health difficulties and prevent behavioural difficulties. The report sets out the evidence on the effectiveness of interventions for: promotion – interventions to enhance mental health and wellbeing including social and emotional learning interventions, positive psychology interventions, mindfulness-based interventions, positive youth development interventions, and mental health literacy interventions; prevention – interventions to prevent mental health difficulties including anxiety and depression prevention interventions, and suicide prevention interventions; behaviour – interventions to prevent behavioural difficulties including aggression and violence prevention interventions, bullying prevention interventions, and sexual violence prevention interventions. Key findings include: universal social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions have good evidence of enhancing young people’s social and emotional skills and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in the short term; there is good evidence that universal and targeted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions are effective in reducing internalising symptoms in young people; there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of school-based interventions designed to prevent suicide and self-harm; violence prevention interventions have been shown to have a small but positive effect on aggressive behaviour in the short term; bullying prevention interventions are effective in reducing the frequency of traditional and cyberbullying victimisation and perpetration; there is promising evidence on the effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce sexual violence and harassment when delivered to young people at risk of experiencing sexual violence; the impact of depression and anxiety prevention interventions and violence prevention interventions tends be stronger when they are targeted at young people with elevated but subclinical symptoms. There are a limited number of interventions interventions specifically designed for and evaluated with minority ethnic groups. (Edited publisher abstract)