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Briefing 1: determinants of mental health
- Author:
- COMMISSION FOR EQUALITY IN MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing focuses on the unequal determinants of mental health. It explores why some groups of people have a much higher risk of mental ill health than others and what can be done to reduce the disparities. It reports that mental health inequalities are closely linked to wider injustices in society, with exclusion, discrimination, violence and insecurity all increasing risk of poor mental health. The briefing highlights ideas to reduce mental health inequalities, which include: community-led peer support and social change movements; provision of early years support to families, including parenting programmes; a whole school approach to mental health; addressing income inequality; improving housing. They include action to reduce income inequality, housing insecurity and poor working conditions as well as changes to education and the provision of early years support to families. (Edited publisher abstract)
Facilitating partner support for lifestyle change among adults with serious mental illness: a feasibility pilot study
- Authors:
- KELLY A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 53(4), 2017, pp.394-404.
- Publisher:
- Springer
The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the feasibility of an intervention designed to facilitate partner support for lifestyle change among overweight and obese adults with serious mental illness (SMI). Fifteen adults with SMI enrolled in a lifestyle intervention at community mental health centres participated with a self-selected partner in an additional 12-week intervention component designed to facilitate social support for health behaviour change. Participants reported that the programme was useful, convenient, and helped them reach their goals. Approximately two-thirds (66%) of participants were below their baseline weight at follow-up, including 27% achieving clinically significant weight loss. Participants reported significant increases in partner support for exercise and use of persuasive social support strategies. Partner support interventions that promote exercising together and positive communication may be effective for helping individuals with SMI initiate and sustain health behaviour change necessary to reduce cardiovascular risk. (Edited publisher abstract)
The mental health of children and young people in England
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 33
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes the importance of mental health and wellbeing among children and young people and the case for investment in mental health. It provides statistics on prevalence of poor mental health and wellbeing and those most at risk. It also summarises statistics and evidence of what works to improve mental health in children and young people, including information on costs and potential savings. Information is included for: anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, depression, eating disorders, schizophrenia, self-harm and suicide. (Edited publisher abstract)
Suicidal individuals and mental health treatment: a novel approach to engagement
- Author:
- ALONZO Dana
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 52(5), 2016, pp.527-533.
- Publisher:
- Springer
To determine the feasibility and acceptability of a novel, manualised problem-solving and comprehensive contact intervention (PS–CCI) aimed at improving treatment engagement of suicidal individuals. The PS–CCI was administered to 44 individuals with mood disorders presenting to the ER with suicidal ideation and/or behaviour. The PS–CCI has two components: (1) a problem-solving interview administered upon admission to the emergency room (ER), and (2) follow-up contact post-discharge from the ER. The average age of participants was 33.45 years. The PS–CCI was completed by 75 % of patients. No subject (0 %) withdrew during the 3-month follow-up period; however, 27.2 % were unable to be reached for follow-up assessment. We have concluded that the intervention has a good feasibility because of high acceptability and adherence and further testing of its efficacy seems feasible. (Edited publisher abstract)
A new way forward: a world with good mental health for all
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 45
- Place of publication:
- London
Strategy document from the Mental Health Foundation which sets out the case for a preventative approach to mental health problems, including understanding the causation and development of mental health problems, the pattern of risks, and the prevalence across different individuals and groups. The document also highlights the Foundation's belief that any focus on prevention needs to be linked to service innovation and development, and with investment in solutions that will have the most impact. Areas discussed include: the importance of improving public knowledge and understanding about mental health; the Foundations initiatives to support children and young people mental health problems; the Foundations five steps to encourage a preventative approach to mental health; the financial and wider costs of delays in tacking mental health; and key areas of focus for prevention across the life course. It then presents the five-year goals of the Mental Health Foundation: increasing understanding about how to prevent mental health problems, providing evidence-based solutions, making practical and accessible support available through online and digital technology, and working as an advocate for change. (Edited publisher abstract)
Demon Drink? A study of alcohol and youth offending in London
- Authors:
- ALCOHOL CONCERN, MENTOR
- Publishers:
- Alcohol Concern, Mentor
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
Using quantitative data from 388 young offenders, and qualitative interviews with 19 young offenders in London, this study examined the links between alcohol misuse and youth crime. The study found evidence of strong relationships between mental health risks, educational disaffection (especially school exclusion and truanting) and alcohol use. No direct link between alcohol use and violent crime was found, though drinking was associated with fighting and violence. Risky alcohol use often presents as one of many risk factors, and it is recommended that practitioners address it before it reaches crisis point. Interview findings suggest that alcohol related offending may not be consistently identified or interventions in youth justice consistently delivered. The 12-month study was carried out with research overseen by Middlesex University. It is noted that the quantitative data analysed was not collected specifically for research purposes, therefore findings should be interpreted with caution. (Original abstract)
Ten questions for your council
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 2
- Place of publication:
- London
The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) provides a description of the health and wellbeing status of the local population and informs the local Health and Wellbeing Board’s strategy and commissioning priorities for health, public health and social care. However, there is huge variation in how well mental health is covered in JSNAs. This briefing provides ten questions to ensure that relevant mental health information is included in the JSNA to promote good mental health and to prevent and treat mental health conditions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Principals' perceptions of benefits and barriers to school-based suicide prevention programs
- Authors:
- WHITNEY Stephen D., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 33(6), June 2011, pp.869-877.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
In the United States, schools are used as an effective setting for suicide prevention and intervention. While screening programmes are viewed as effective from a public health standpoint, they have little support from school principals. This study explored school principals’ perceptions of three school-based suicide prevention models (screening, in-service and curriculum-based), while also capturing opinions on barriers and benefits to implementation. Interviews were held with 7 principals from 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 3 high schools in a Midwestern state. Findings indicated wide agreement between principals that schools played a key role in suicide prevention, but they differed on which type of prevention approach was most suitable. They thought school-wide screening programme included more barriers to implementation than either the in-service or the curriculum-based programme, largely due to the perception of intrusive procedures by parents. The authors concluded with a discussion on improving suicide prevention efforts in a school setting.
Obesity and mental health
- Authors:
- GATINEAU Mary, DENT Monica
- Publisher:
- National Obesity Observatory
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This paper provides an overview of current evidence on the relationship between obesity and mental health for adults and children in the UK. It draws particular attention to associations between common mental health disorders and obesity, and the risk factors associated with obesity and mental health. It addresses issues around inequalities, the implications of psychological distress caused by weight related stigma and discrimination. Key points show that both obesity and common mental health disorders account for a significant proportion of the global burden of disease. The mental health of women is more closely affected by overweight and obesity than that of men, and there is strong evidence to suggest an association between obesity and poor mental health in teenagers and adults. This evidence is weaker for younger children. Finally, intervention strategies should consider both the physical and mental health of patients. It has been recommended that care providers should monitor the weight of depressive patients and, similarly, in overweight or obese patients, mood should be monitored. This awareness could lead to prevention, early detection, and co-treatment for people at risk, ultimately reducing the burden of both conditions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Risk and new exclusions in community mental health practice
- Author:
- SAWYER Anne-Maree
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 61(4), December 2008, pp.327-341.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Over the past two decades, mental health practice has become increasingly focused on assessing and managing the risks posed by service users. British researchers have made significant advances in studying the consequences of risk management for community-based health and welfare services, but in Australia this field remains largely undeveloped. Drawing on her experiences as a social worker in a Melbourne-based Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team from 1991 to 2008, the author offers a reflective analysis of the shift in practice orientation that has emerged through the growing prominence of risk as a foundation for intervention. It is argued that this shift has led to a narrowing of service provision and that “low-risk” clients are newly disadvantaged, often excluded from service.