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Prevention of mental disorders: effective interventions and policy options: summary report
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 66p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Geneva
Mental disorders are inextricably linked to human rights issues. The stigma, discrimination and human rights violations that individuals and families affected by mental disorders suffer are intense and pervasive. At least in part, these phenomena are consequences of a general perception that no effective preventive or treatment modalities exist against these disorders. Effective prevention can do a lot to alter these perceptions and hence change the way mental disorders are looked upon by society.
Autonomy, benefit and protection: how human rights can protect people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities from unlawful deprivation of liberty
- Author:
- PATRICK Hilary
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This paper considers how the law and practice in Scotland relating to the care and treatment of people with mental health issues or learning disabilities respects their right to liberty and security guaranteed by Article 5 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR). In recent years the law has changed, with the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 clarifying the rights of local authorities to make community care arrangements for adults who are incapable of making such arrangements themselves. Helpful guidance from the Scottish Government (the s13ZA guidance) highlights good practice issues. The s13ZA guidance is clear that it is not appropriate to use the new provisions of the Social Work (Scotland) Act where care arrangements may constitute a ‘deprivation of liberty’ within Article 5 ECHR. This paper aims to build on the guidance from the Scottish Government. It deals with areas that the Scottish Government does not cover, for example patients in hospital and people living in their own homes, and outlines areas where further good practice advice could be helpful. The paper is in 5 parts. Part 1 looks at what is meant by deprivation of liberty and the requirements of ECHR law. Parts 2 and 3 look at deprivation of liberty in context and discusses how the rules operate in specific situations. Part 4 considers how the principles of Adults with Incapacity Act law and ECHR law can help form a framework for decision making in these difficult situations and Part 5 draws some conclusions.
Consenting adults?: guidance for professionals and carers when considering rights and risks in sexual relationships involving people with a mental disorder
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Sexual expression, sexual relationships, marriage and children are a natural and expected part of a person’s life experience. People with a mental illness, learning disability or other mental disorder, have the same personal and sexual needs and rights as anyone else. At the same time people with a mental disorder can be at particular risk of abuse or exploitation. Balancing those rights and risks raises a host of legal and moral dilemmas. This guidance has been produced in response to the legal, ethical and practical issues concerning sexual relationships involving adults with a mental disorder. It is intended to provide a framework for discussion of the general issues that need to be considered when assessing risk and considering the need for intervention in a person’s sexual life. In assessing and deciding on the need for intervention, this guidance looks at a number of significant questions for practitioners. These include: assessment of capacity; issues of consent; knowledge of the person’s background and past and present wishes; the nature of the mental disorder; different forms of sexual expression; potential risks as against benefits; staff attitudes, knowledge and training; assistance given by staff; family attitudes; cultural and religious beliefs; the person’s living situation; statutory duties and professional and organisational responsibilities to investigate, including issues of confidentiality and disclosure; and intervention that may be required.
Hospital discharge and human rights: a practitioner's guide
- Authors:
- BRITISH INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RIGHTS, ST MARTIN TOURS HOUSING ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Human Rights
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide covers human rights and discharging people from mental health hospitals and is aimed at practitioners supporting people before, during or after discharge. It aims to provide practitioners with the knowledge to use human rights in practice, to design and deliver rights-respecting services. It focuses on three key issues for hospital discharge: delayed discharge from hospital, premature discharge from hospital, and discharge into an appropriate setting. It aims to promote independence and well-being, in the least restrictive setting possible; promoting recovery; focusing on the needs and wishes of the person and promoting autonomy. The guide is part of a series of toolkits on mental health/capacity and should be read in conjunction with ‘Mental health, mental capacity and human rights: a practitioner's guide’. (Edited publisher abstract)
Human rights in mental health services: good practice guide
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 74
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This guide explains how and where human rights impact on the provision of mental health care and how staff can best ensure that the key rights are respected. It is aimed at staff in hospital and community teams in Scotland and has been written in consultation with mental health care practitioners, users of services, and patients’ relatives who have direct experience of adult acute settings. It looks at each of the rights set out in the Rights in Mind pathway to patients’ rights in mental health services. There is a section for each stage, covering patient’s rights in the community, hospital admission, hospital care, and hospital discharge. The guide also sets out overarching rights that apply across all of these stages. Short case studies are included to illustrate different scenarios. The guide can be used both as a reference guide and as an improvement resource to help staff reflect on their policies and practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
LGBT inclusive mental health service: a guide for health and social care professionals
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This guide aims to increase awareness of LGBT rights amongst mental health professionals and address inequalities in the support and treatment of LGBT people across mental health services. The guide, co-produced with community initiative LGBT Health and Wellbeing, aims to help health and social care services to deliver more person-centred care and support and provides recommendations for making services more accessible and LGBT-friendly. The recommendations cover actions mental health professionals can take, such as avoiding making assumptions about people’s gender or sexuality or asking inappropriate questions; acknowledging LGBT partners and carers. It also looks at how of the service environment, attitudes of staff and policies and procedures can help improve access to services. Details of organisations that can provide additional information and advice are also included. (Edited publisher abstract)