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Common mental health problems at work: what we now know about successful interventions: a progress review
- Author:
- SEYMOUR Linda
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 19p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines recent international research evidence on how to help people with depression and anxiety to stay in work or to return after a period of ill health. In 2005 the British Occupational Health Research Foundation published a systematic evidence review of published evidence for effective interventions that help people with depression and anxiety to remain in or return to work. This paper presents the results of an update of that review, examining papers in English from the international literature published between 2004 and the end of 2008. The paper reviews the findings of the updated evidence against the backdrop of recent developments in policy and practice, as well as an increasing understanding and concern about the human and economic costs associated with mental health problems and work. A number of key messages for research, policy and practice are presented. In particular, the evidence confirms that people with common mental health problems do not have to be completely well to return to work, and that, for many, going back to work actually helps their recovery.
Efficacy and effectiveness of psychological interventions on co‐occurring mood and anxiety disorders in older adults: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
- Authors:
- WUTHRICH Viviana M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 36(6), 2021, pp.858-872.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Objectives: Co‐occurring mood and anxiety disorders are common in older adult populations and are associated with worse long‐term outcomes and poorer treatment response than either disorder alone. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to examine the efficacy and effectiveness of psychological interventions for treating co‐occurring mood and anxiety disorders in older adults. Method: The study was registered (PROSPERO CRD4201603834), databases systematically searched (MEDLINE, PSYCINFO, PubMed and Cochrane Reviews) and articles screened according to PRISMA guidelines. Inclusion: Participants aged ≥60 years with clinically significant anxiety and depression, psychological intervention evaluated against control in randomised controlled trial, changes in both anxiety and depression reported at post‐treatment. Results: Four studies were included (total n = 255, mean age range 67–71 years). Overall, psychological interventions (cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness) resulted in significant benefits over control conditions (active, waitlist) for treating depression in the presence of co‐occurring anxiety (Hedges' g = −0.44), and treating anxiety in the presence of depression (Hedges' g = −0.55). However, conclusions are limited; the meta‐analysis was non‐significant, few studies were included, several were low quality and there was high heterogeneity between studies. Benefits at follow‐up were not established. Conclusion: Co‐occurring anxiety and mood disorders can probably be treated simultaneously with psychological interventions in older adults with moderate effect sizes, however, more research is needed. Given comorbidity is common and associated with worse clinical outcomes, more high‐quality clinical trials are needed that target the treatment of co‐occurring anxiety and mood disorders, and report changes in diagnostic remission for both anxiety and mood disorders independently. (Edited publisher abstract)
Common threads: improving the mental health of Bhutanese refugee women through shared learning
- Authors:
- MITSCHKE Diane B., AGUIRRE Regina T. P., SHARMA Bonita
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 11(3), 2013, pp.249-266.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are disproportionately experienced by refugees who have often witnessed traumatic events in the process of fleeing their homelands. This study examined the effect of a group-based financial education program for Bhutanese refugee women who had been recently resettled in the United States. Participants were divided into three groups, two that were provided a version of the intervention and one that served as a control. Results from pre/post and follow-up assessments indicate that participants in both intervention groups experienced significantly less depression, anxiety, somatization, and PTSD symptoms at posttest and that these improvements in mental health status persisted at 3-month follow-up. Control participants' mental health symptoms became more severe over time. These results suggest that a structured group-based educational intervention can have a positive impact on the mental health of recently resettled refugees. The results also provide evidence that without intervention, recently resettled refugees may actually experience declines in mental health status over time in their host country. (Edited publisher abstract)
An exploration into the effectiveness of self-help CBT for mothers with mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety in the London Borough of Bexley
- Authors:
- PALMER David, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Children's Services, 7(3), 2012, pp.178-190.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This study evaluated the impact of guided self-help cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for mothers with depression/anxiety undertaken in two Sure Start children's centres in the London Borough of Bexley. Twenty three participants who attended an initial appointment with a Psychological Well-being Practitioner were assessed and allocated to a guided self-help CBT intervention. Findings indicated that guided self-help CBT produced a significant clinical benefit for participants with mild to moderate depression/anxiety. Narratives with participants also highlighted improved confidence and self-esteem, positive thinking and better coping strategies, which may have a positive impact on their children and families. The authors concluded that the findings demonstrate the need to recognise and support the therapeutic social milieu, particularly in settings that are familiar and accessible.
One-session exposure treatment for social anxiety with specific fear of public speaking
- Authors:
- HINDO Cindy S., GONZÁLEZ-PRENDES A. Antonio
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 21(5), September 2011, pp.528-538.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a mental health problem consisting of a persistent fear of social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur. This pilot study assessed the effectiveness of one-session exposure-based therapy to treat SAD with specific fear of public speaking. A pre-test/post-test design with repeated measures sample t-tests was used to compare pre-test, post-test and one month follow-up scores. Thirty two individuals, aged 18 to 51, participated in three hours of graduated exposure to group public speaking exercises followed by homework between post and follow-up. Findings revealed significant changes from pre-test to post-test, and pre-test to follow-up for all measures. In ending, the authors discuss the advantages of brief treatment for SAD. Implications for practice and research are presented.
Forces of support
- Author:
- MICKEL Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.1.10, 2010, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Former military personnel with mental health issues face the biggest battle of all: coming to terms with their condition. The MoD has teamed up with the NHS to provide six pilot projects which offer community mental health care for veterans. Brief details of the pilots and their services are provided.
Inequalities and the mental health of young people: a systematic review of secondary school-based cognitive behavioural interventions
- Authors:
- KAVANAGH J, et al
- Publisher:
- University College London. Institute of Education. EPPI-Centre
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 114p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This review aimed to increase what is known about promoting good mental health and mental health inequalities. It focused on the role of interventions based on the techniques of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for preventing and reducing suicidality, depression and anxiety in young people. A further aim of the study was to use the systematic review as a case study to applying an ‘equity lens’ to a review topic, by building on work completed in an earlier systematic map and methodological review. Results of the review found that CBT delivered to young people in secondary schools can reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety. No evidence was found to assess the impact of CBT on suicidal thinking or behaviour. Few studies provided any useful data that might be used to examine the impact of CBT-based interventions on inequalities in mental health. No studies presented data relevant to evaluating the differential impact of interventions according to differences in the participants’ gender, age, religion, education or social capital. Although conclusions about impact of CBT on inequalities are therefore tentative, there are suggestions that it might be less effective for people who are more socio-economically disadvantaged.
Effectiveness of self-help materials for anxiety adapted for use in prison-a pilot study
- Authors:
- MAUNDER Lesley, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 18(3), June 2009, pp.262-271.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Self-help materials can be effective for anxiety and depression in community settings, but there is little research on their use in prisons. The authors carried out a pilot study to investigate the effectiveness of self-help materials for the treatment of anxiety and depression in an adult male prison population. Participants were assigned to the depression or anxiety group depending on their symptom profile. Within these groups they were randomly assigned to the intervention (received self-help immediately) or waiting list control group (received self-help after 4 weeks). Participants completed self-report outcome measures at baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks. results showed that for most of the prisoners referred into the study, anxiety, not depression, was their predominant symptom. The study suggests that prisoners can receive at least short-term benefits in anxiety reduction through a self-help booklet delivered in a healthcare setting. The effect size of the anxiety booklet intervention was large. The authors conclude that self-help materials are a promising approach for people with anxiety problems in a custodial setting. Further studies are necessary to expand upon these pilot data.
Blue is the colour
- Author:
- SHEPHERD Stuart
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 25.9.08, 2008, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
New primary care teams are helping to catch people early in the spectrum of mental illness. This article reports on a successful pilots in Hertfordshire where mixed enhanced primary mental health teams made up of link workers and mental health workers take referrals from GPs.
Shyness and social phobia: a social work perspective on a problem in living
- Author:
- WALSH Joseph
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 27(2), May 2002, pp.137-144.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The author argues that social phobia can be conceptualized from a social work perspective as an extreme shyness that can be overcome with cognitive learning and behavioural therapy. Reviews the biopsychosocial causes of social phobia and presents a summary of cognitive and behavioural interventions withe empirically demonstrated effectiveness.