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Lothlorien community: a holistic approach to recovery from mental health problems
- Author:
- HICKLEY Brendan
- Journal article citation:
- Therapeutic Communities: the International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, 29(3), Autumn 2008, pp.261-272.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes the work of the Lothlorien Community, a therapeutic community for people with mental health problems situated in a quiet rural setting in the hills of South West Scotland. The natural environment is a central part of the therapy, with the daily programme primarily based on organic gardening. Interacting with others in a mutually supportive atmosphere and contributing to the working life of the community helps to rebuild residents' self-esteem and self-confidence. Relaxation groups influenced by Buddhist mediation practices help to further develop the sense of mindfulness and relaxation which is gained through gardening.
The middle way
- Author:
- LEASON Katie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 03.11.05, 2005, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
People with moderate mental health problems are often shunted from doctors' surgeries to specialist services and back again with little benefit to the patient. This article reports on a pilot project in Ipswich, the primary care intermediate mental health service, which offers another tier of support. Its clients have anxiety or depression, have usually seen their GP several times and tried medication unsuccessfully. They also tend to have complex housing, employment and relationship issues.
Holistic care for older inpatients
- Author:
- SMY Janis
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 16.05.06, 2006, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article reports on a team of nurses from Bradford who won a Nursing Times Award for training 'older people's champions' to ensure patients' mental health needs, as well as physical needs, are met.
Well-being for refugees and asylum seekers through holistic practice
- Author:
- MAFFIA Cath
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 16(1), February 2008, pp.31-37.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
People who come to the UK seeking asylum from wars and persecution may sometimes be perceived as having mental health problems. This article examines the Wellbeing Project which attempted to address the wider determinants of mental health and well-being of asylum seekers and refugees in Manchester. It aimed to do this in a non-stigmatising culturally appropriate manner.
Supporting people with dementia and other conditions: a case study-based guide to support the social care workforce working with people with dementia who have other conditions
- Author:
- SKILLS FOR CARE
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Guide providing information to help develop the skills of the social care workforce who support people living with dementia and who also live with other conditions. The guide covers people with dementia who also live with sensory impairment, learning disabilities, long-term pain, Parkinson's disease and mental health problems. Section are also provided on holistic care for people with dementia and other conditions and specialist dementia and learning disabilities learning. Each section includes five top tips from a leading organisation in the sector and a practice example to show how these tips can be put into in practice to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia. Organisations contributing to the guide include Vista Blind, Rethink Mental Illness, Making Space, Hull City Council and the Fremantle Trust. The guide will be useful for leaders and managers and those developing teams who are working with services for people with dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
The HEALTHY group: a mind–body–spirit approach for treating anxiety and depression in youth
- Author:
- BOYNTON Heather Marie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, 33(3-4), 2014, pp.236-253.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Anxiety and depression are complex mental health concerns affecting adolescents, and when experienced together the prognosis can be worsened. Current evidence based approaches used in social work interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical therapy, and counselling incorporating psychotherapy and psychoeducation, however they do not work for all individuals and they are not holistic. This paper argues that spirituality is a missing element of current social work interventions for treating anxiety and depression. Yoga has emerged as one type of mind body spirit intervention that is more holistic in nature, and it is deemed to be a positive approach that can be included in social work interventions. Furthermore, the explicit incorporation of spirituality is seen as a necessary component of treatment. Literature pertaining to spirituality as an important dimension of life, mental health, coping and wellbeing provides a rationale for its inclusion into comprehensive multi-modal approaches. The HEALTHY group is highlighted as a comprehensive multi-modal mind body spirit approach that addresses the gap of explicitly attending to spirituality. Implications for practice are put forth regarding the need for research on this kind of comprehensive integrative mind body and spirit social work intervention on the outcomes for adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression. (Publisher abstract)