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No harm done: recognising and responding to self-harm. Next steps for staff working with young people
- Authors:
- YOUNGMINDS, ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS, CHARLIE WALLER MEMORIAL TRUST
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides simple guidance to help professionals support young people who are self-harming. Self-harm describes any way in which a young person might harm themselves or put themselves at risk in order to cope with difficult thoughts, feelings or experiences. It affects up to 1 in 5 young people and spans the divides of gender, class, age and ethnicity. The document examines: how to recognise the self-harm warning signs; how to hold the first conversation; what to do when a young person is not ready to talk; what to do when there are concerns about a young person's immediate safety; how to provide practical support; and how to provide support within the context of a whole school approach. (Edited publisher abstract)
Practical guide: progressing transformative co-production in mental health
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Bath
A practice guide providing advice on what needs to be considered for progressing towards ‘transformative co-production’ in mental health services. The advice is presented as three ‘steps’: understanding the context and environment in which co-production is going to take place; creating the right conditions for co-production to work; and working together and achieving parity and genuine collaboration. Each step is illustrated by practice lessons from what different people and organisations in the field have tried and tested, with direct quotes from the examples to illustrate key points. The guide also includes three short case studies from different mental health settings, which are: experience-based co-design on an NHS Trust inpatient mental health ward; improving the physical health of people admitted to a mental health ward; and peer-led mental health support provider project. The guide will be particularly useful for mental health service users, carers and their organisations as well as practitioners and managers who want to engage with and understand transformative coproduction. It is one of a series of publications produced as part of the NDTi’s ‘Peoples Voice’ programme with funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has been co-produced with people who use services. A checklist of key questions to consider and actions that can be taken when thinking about and starting a co-productive project has also been produced alongside this guide. (Edited publisher abstract)
Developing a best practice model: a CoolTan Arts report on personal budgets
- Author:
- VINE Alison
- Publishers:
- CoolTan Arts, Centre for Welfare Reform
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 26
- Place of publication:
- London
Inspired by their own experience of the implementation of personal budgets, the mental health charity CoolTan Arts carried out research to explore whether other small organisations were struggling with the new system. The report begins by introducing the work of the CoolTan Arts, an established mental health charity providing creative art wellbeing services. It then looks at the literature on the recent experiences of Voluntary and Community Organisations surrounding personalisation and personal budgets to date. Drawing on a snap-shot sample from 26 participants who awaiting personal budget applications, this small study then looks at the processes involved and the issues that are experienced by frontline staff. The sample included eligible referrals from mixed demographic backgrounds who have registered with CoolTan Arts in order to access wellbeing/creative workshops. The main findings suggest that there continue to be delays in processing applications that impact negatively upon both people seeking to access services and those working in Voluntary and Community Organisations advocating on their behalf. The study aims to contribute towards encouraging all mental health and associated organisations to collaborate on a ‘best practice’ model. It aim to ensure a fair allocation of funding that is person centred and facilitates choice and independence. (Edited publisher abstract)
The management of mental health at work: research paper
- Author:
- HUDSON Maria
- Publisher:
- ACAS
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 81
- Place of publication:
- London
This research explores the management of mental health at work across the public, private and voluntary sectors. The study draws on the results of thirty semi-structured interviews which were undertaken largely across six case study organisations. The findings are discussed in the following areas: discuss organisational challenges and effective organisational response; the experiences of line managers in supporting employees with mental health issues; and the experiences of employees with mental health problems on how supported they felt. The research identified a range of factors within and beyond the workplace that contributed to mental health problems in the workplace. Key challenges to positive mental health within the workplace were found to include organisational change, downsizing and work intensification. Effective organisational responses identified included strong leadership; campaigns to tackle stigma; early warning systems; alternative therapies, such as Mindfulness; and ongoing sources of help and advice. Employees with experience of mental health issues felt that stigma was a key influence on their decision to disclose. They also outline a number of factors that helped them to return to work. The report puts forward learning points to help promote positive mental health at work and highlights key recommendations. These include supporting line managers through training, promoting strong organisational leadership, tackling stigma and empowering staff. (Edited publisher abstract)
Transforming mental health services for children who have experienced abuse: a review of Local Transformation Plans
- Author:
- NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN
- Publisher:
- NSPCC
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on an analysis of 117 Local Transformation Plans from Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to assess how they plan to support the mental health needs of children and young people who have experienced abuse. The review sought to assess to what extent they recognise that mental health issues can be attributed to abuse and neglect; whether the needs analysis incorporates abused and neglected children; and the information contained within each plan relating to existing or proposed new services for children who have experienced abuse or maltreatment. The results found that only 14 percent of plans considered the needs for support of all children who've experienced abuse or neglect and one third of plans made no mention of provision of services for this group of children. A small number of promising plans were identified and the report highlights examples of good practice. Key themes include: the recognition that abuse is a major risk factor for poor mental health; broad needs assessments; a commitment to addressing non-diagnosable mental health concerns following traumatic life events such as abuse; clear information about services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Health, work and health related worklessness: a guide for local authorities
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing provides an overview of current evidence on health related worklessness and workplace health, including the economic cost of health-related worklessness and the benefits of being in work for people with long term conditions. It provides a strong business case for local authorities to address the issue and looks at practical ways they can help. Ten case studies highlight the work of local authorities in England. A list of additional resources for local government are also included.
Improving the physical health of people with mental health problems: actions for mental health nurses
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND, NHS ENGLAND
- Publishers:
- Great Britain. Department of Health, Public Health England, NHS England
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 61
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing the available evidence, this resource provides practice advice to help mental health nurses to improve the physical health and wellbeing of people living with mental health problems. It builds on work to ensure parity of esteem between mental and physical health by giving equal attention to the physical health of people with mental health problems as is given to the general population, thus reducing health inequalities. The document focuses on how to deal with some of the main risk factors for physical health problems. It focuses on eight key areas for action: smoking, obesity, improving levels of physical activities, alcohol and substance misuse, sexual and reproductive health, medicine optimisation, dental and oral health, and reducing falls. Each area discussed incIudes information on why mental health nurses need to take action, activities to achieve change, examples of good practice and a review of the evidence base for practice. The publication is relevant for mental health nurses working both in inpatient settings and in the community and focuses on adults with mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health and wellbeing and personality disorders: a guide for criminal justice professionals
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Justice
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Justice
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 29
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This guide aims to provide practical advice and information for criminal justice professionals on recognising, working with, and supporting people who are experiencing mental health distress and who come into contact with the criminal justice system. Section one provides information on why criminal justice professionals are likely to come across people with mental health conditions in the criminal justice system and how to recognise when someone might be experiencing mental health distress. Section two provides a three step guide to working with and supporting someone who may be experiencing mental health distress. This could include victims and witnesses, or individuals who have been convicted of an offence. Section three provides information on the support available for people with mental health problems in different parts of the Northern Ireland criminal justice system. Section four provides more detailed information on the main range of mental health conditions, mental health issues and personality disorders. The guide is relevant for police officers, advocacy and support workers, solicitors, barristers, prosecutors, magistrates, the judiciary and courts and probation, prison, youth justice and Department of Justice staff. (Edited publisher abstract)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management: CG72
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2016
This guideline makes recommendations for the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve the diagnosis and the quality of care and support for people with ADHD and updates NICE guideline CG72 (published September 2008). The document provides guidance on: prerequisites of treatment and care for all people with ADHD; identification, pre-diagnostic intervention in the community and referral to secondary services; diagnosis of ADHD; post-diagnostic advice; treatment for children and young people; transition to adult services; treatment of adults with ADHD; and how to use drugs for the treatment of ADHD. The main updates to the guidance cover recommendations about dietary advice. The guideline was previously called 'Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management of ADHD in children, young people and adults.' (Edited publisher abstract)
Making the difference together: guidance on gathering and using feedback about the experience of social work from people who use services and their carers
- Authors:
- ALLEN Ruth, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- London
One of a suite of three resources published as part of the ‘Social Work for Better Mental Health’ initiative, this document provides guidance on practical ways to gather service user and carer feedback about their experiences of social work practice within mental health services. The guidance is based on research into what service users and carers value and find effective in social work practice; research literature on service user quality of life indicators and recovery measures; practice feedback tools from social work education and patient satisfaction surveys from general and mental health. It proposes two specific approaches to gathering feedback: implementing a tailored ‘experience of social work’ feedback questionnaire; and gathering feedback through collaborative conversations about practice between social workers and people using services or carers. The collaborative conversations approach includes good practice in using co-production as a framework, recording conversations and using observer, the role of peer support. The reasons for choosing these approaches and how they fit into existing regulatory requirements and good practice are discussed. Example questionnaires are included in the appendices.. (Edited publisher abstract)