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'Drone strikes
- Author:
- DALY Max
- Journal article citation:
- Druglink, 27(6), November 2012, pp.8-11.
- Publisher:
- Drugscope
- Place of publication:
- London
In this article, the author reports on the results of the Druglink Street Drug Trends 2012 survey. The survey, undertaken between September and November 2012, was based on information from police forces, drug action teams, frontline treatment services and user groups in 20 towns and cities, and from interviews and questionnaires involving drug experts, national drug services and drug workers across the UK. The article focuses in particular on the survey findings concerning use of mephedrone. It reports that despite a ban in 2010 mephedrone is becoming a significant problematic drug, and that more people are requesting help with physical and psychological problems associated with their mephedrone use. It notes mephedrone's relatively low cost, easy availability and reliable potency, and that it is being taken by a more diverse population. It discusses trends in use of the drug and possible reasons for this, and includes a brief user case example and a Barnsley case study report for Addaction on mephedrone injecting. It also reports on other major trends revealed in the 2012 survey.
Getting better
- Authors:
- LEEDS ANIMATION WORKSHOP, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Leeds Animation Workshop
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- (11 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Six short animated stories about people with learning disabilities who also have mental health problems. The films shows how people with learning disabilities need to stand up for themselves to get fair treatment and in order to look after their health. It also shows what to expect when visiting the doctor's, the clinic or visit the dentist. A booklet is included.
Sexual, reproductive and mental health: physical health, mental health and sexuality
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, ABEL Kathryn
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Place of publication:
- London
This e-learning resource on Genitourinary health is one of 8 modules developed to help mental health professionals deal with aspects of sexual and reproductive health in the context of mental illness. The module explores common complaints and types of urinary problems, medically unexplained genitourinary health problems and helping the people you work with stay healthy.
Crossing boundaries: improving integrated care for people with mental health problems: final Inquiry report
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 42
- Place of publication:
- London
This report sets out the findings from the Mental Health Foundation’s Inquiry into integrated health care for people with mental health problems. The Inquiry ran from April 2012 to June 2013. Its aim was to identify good practice, generate discussion, and draw up key messages on integrated healthcare for people with mental health problems. The Inquiry identifies and discusses nine factors that enable good integrated care: information-sharing systems; shared protocols; joint funding and commissioning; co-located services; multidisciplinary services; liaison services; navigators; research; and reduction of stigma. The future of effective integrated care therefore lies primarily in recruiting, maintaining and developing a workforce, both in health and social care, and in other organisations who have contact with people with mental health needs, and which is passionate and committed to the principles and practice of holistic care and partnership working. The report considers two findings: first, a new way of thinking about health; and second, improving integrated care in current systems. (Original abstract)
Women prisoners
- Author:
- GINN Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 19.01.13, 2013, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
The number of women in the prison population has trebled over the past 20 years. There is no evidence to show that women are committing more serious offences than before, but the rise is explained by a shift away from non-custodial treatment for relatively minor offences towards short prison sentences. In the fourth article in a series on prison health care the author looks at women's experience of prison; the high risk of self harm and suicide; pregnant women in prisons; and the failure to reduce the number of women prisoners.
Sexual, reproductive and mental health: genitourinary health
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, ABEL Kathryn
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Place of publication:
- London
This e-learning resource on Genitourinary health is one of 8 modules developed to help mental health professionals deal with aspects of sexual and reproductive health in the context of mental illness. The module explores common complaints and types of urinary problems, medically unexplained genitourinary health problems and helping the people you work with stay healthy.
Collaborative care: an exploration into core tenents, fidelity, and policy
- Author:
- SHAH Shivam
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 49
- Place of publication:
- London
This report reviews the available evidence the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of collaborative care models providing integrated treatment for people with co-exiting mental and physical health needs. It identifies the core principles of collaborative care and evaluates its performance in achieving the triple aim of health care of reducing costs, improve population health, and improving care experience. It also proposes policy recommendations for greater integration of this model in both the United States and the United Kingdom. (Edited publisher abstract)
The lifetime costs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Author:
- KHONG Branden
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- London
This study attempts to compile a broad estimate of the total economic impact of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to society over the course of the lifetime of a typical-case individual suffering from ADHD. Through a thorough review of the established literature, a cost of illness is derived for the economic consequences of ADHD from a societal perspective over the course of a patient’s lifetime. Drawing on a limited number of available studies, the paper estimates the average annual cost of healthcare to be £920.37. The average total lifetime cost, which also included education costs and income loss was found to be £102,135.89. A discussion of the limitations and assumptions follows the discussion of the resultant findings. The paper concludes by highlighting the implications for social policy as well as the requirements of future research regarding this area of mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Improving services and support for older people with mental health problems: executive summary
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This is the second and final report of the UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life. The Inquiry was launched in late 2003 as a result of concern that mental health in later life is a much neglected area. The range of mental health problems experienced in later life is very wide, including depression, anxiety, delirium (acute confusion), dementia, schizophrenia and other severe mental health problems, and alcohol and drug misuse. This report presents a comprehensive review of key facts and figures relating to each of these, as well as facts and figures on services and sources of support. It aims to illustrate how services and support for older people with mental health problems can be improved. This report draws on evidence from older people, carers, organisations and professionals. Five main areas are identified for action: ending discrimination; prioritising prevention; enabling older people; improving current services; and facilitating change. The report concludes that the levels of unmet mental health needs amongst older people are extremely high, and that age discrimination remains the fundamental problem. The report makes 35 recommendations which are listed along with the recommendations from the Inquiry’s first report.
Medically unexplained symptoms
- Author:
- WEBB Tim
- Journal article citation:
- Therapy Today, 21(3), April 2010, pp.11-14.
- Publisher:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
This article describes how addressing medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) has huge potential to reduce the burden of illness and the cost of health services. Studies in the UK suggest between 15 and 30% of patients who consult have MUS as part of their problem, and these symptoms include musculoskeletal, abdominal, ear, nose and throat complaints, and fatigue and dizziness. This article addresses the challenges of tackling MUS, explaining how psychological conditions can exacerbate physical conditions, and vice-versa, and suggests possible ways forward for the health sector – where pathways of care need to be defined that deal with the problems that patients face, rather than slotting patients into pathways designed to accommodate outmoded service configurations.