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Universal approaches to improving children and young people's mental health and wellbeing: short descriptions of interventions...
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 29
- Place of publication:
- London
Short descriptions of 131 interventions to improve children and young people's mental health and wellbeing which were identified from a synthesis of systematic reviews. Wherever possible, the document links to individual websites where further information about the interventions can be found, or a link to the most informative summary available or a relevant research paper. (Edited publisher abstract)
Health matters: reducing health inequalities in mental illness
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Place of publication:
- London
Online resource bringing together data and evidence about what works in removing health inequalities experienced by people living with mental illness. The resource sets out the scale of the problem and looks at some of the factors that drive health inequalities. It then outlines some of the actions that local areas can take to reduce health inequalities, so that people with mental illness can achieve the same health outcomes and life expectancy as the rest of the population. These include addressing the social factors and improving living and working conditions; building stronger communities and social connectors; early intervention; and improving access to services; and building a competent workforce. The resource is aimed at health and care professionals, local commissioners and system partners, including the community and voluntary sector. The focus is on adults with more severe and enduring mental health problems, but many of the actions will be of benefit to all people experiencing mental illness. (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)
Stocktake of local strategic planning arrangements for the prevention of mental health problems: summary report
- Authors:
- KING'S FUND, PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- London
This high-level summary shows how local areas are currently incorporating mental health promotion and prevention of mental ill-health in their planning processes. The stocktake was undertaken by the Kings Fund, based primarily on a content analysis of key planning documents in 35 local areas. This included a random sample of 16 areas across England and 19 areas selected as possible examples of transferable effective practice. The stocktaken found all local areas included promotion of mental health and/or prevention of mental health problems in their planning processes at some level. Issues most commonly focused on included: preventative interventions at the start of life; reducing social isolation and loneliness; creating healthy workplaces and reducing unemployment; improving public awareness of mental health and tackling stigma; and supporting self-care. Issues that need to be strengthened in prevention planning included close partnership working at a local level and outcome measurement. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health promotion: return on investment tool
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Place of publication:
- London
This tool can be used to calculate the return on investment and economic benefit for eight different interventions to promote better mental health and prevent the development of mental health problems. It estimates the cost of providing the intervention and then estimates what future costs might then be avoided to different sectors. The tool builds the findings of the report 'Commissioning cost-effective services for promotion of mental health and wellbeing and prevention of mental ill health' (2017). An accompanying user guide provides information about how to use the return on investment (ROI) tool. (Edited publisher abstract)
Improving the physical health of people with mental health problems: actions for mental health nurses
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND, NHS ENGLAND
- Publishers:
- Great Britain. Department of Health, Public Health England, NHS England
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 61
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing the available evidence, this resource provides practice advice to help mental health nurses to improve the physical health and wellbeing of people living with mental health problems. It builds on work to ensure parity of esteem between mental and physical health by giving equal attention to the physical health of people with mental health problems as is given to the general population, thus reducing health inequalities. The document focuses on how to deal with some of the main risk factors for physical health problems. It focuses on eight key areas for action: smoking, obesity, improving levels of physical activities, alcohol and substance misuse, sexual and reproductive health, medicine optimisation, dental and oral health, and reducing falls. Each area discussed incIudes information on why mental health nurses need to take action, activities to achieve change, examples of good practice and a review of the evidence base for practice. The publication is relevant for mental health nurses working both in inpatient settings and in the community and focuses on adults with mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)