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On the beat
- Author:
- GOODCHILD Sophie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, January/February 2014, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
A street triage pilot is helping to prevent people with mental ill health from being detained by the police. In the pilot, an initiative of the Department of Health with support from the Home Office, a mental health nurse joins a police office on patrol with the aim of preventing police detaining people in police custody under section 136 'place of safety orders' when unnecessary. There are currently 11 police forces involved in the street triage trial. (Original abstract)
Towards equality for mental health: developing a cross-government approach
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH POLICY GROUP
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
This report, from the Mental Health Policy Group, considers in more detail the steps that must be taken by government if the ambition of 'parity of esteem' for mental health is to be achieved in England. It covers five areas to promote mental health: promoting good mental health and prevention; tackling inequalities in mental health, and tackling the role of stigma, discrimination and socio-economic factors in causing mental ill health; the NHS and support at the point of need; helping people with mental health problems to live well in the community; and the mental health workforce. For each area, the report recommends ways in which different parts of government can support people with mental health problems, and people at risk of developing them. The report represents a collective view of the Mental Health Policy Group, which consists of six national organisations working together to improve mental health. These are the Centre for Mental Health, the Mental Health Foundation, NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network, Mind, Rethink Mental Illness and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. (Edited publisher abstract)
Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health: prevention planning resource for local areas
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 66
- Place of publication:
- London
This practice resource aims to support local areas in England put in place effective arrangements to promote good mental health and prevent mental health problems. It provides a 5-part framework to help effective planning for better mental health, covering: effective use of data and intelligence of needs and assets assessment; partnership working between local organisations; translating needs and assets into joint commitments; defining success outcomes; and leadership and accountability. Each section highlights actions and interventions that local areas can take to improve mental health. It also includes practice examples and links to further supporting resources. It is part of a suite of resources being produced as part of the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health programme. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluation of the Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Street Triage Service
- Authors:
- IRVINE Annie, ALLEN Lyndsey, WEBBER Martin
- Publisher:
- University of York
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 106
- Place of publication:
- York
Assesses the impact of the Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale (SWR) Street Triage service, which was introduced to bridge a gap between police and NHS mental health services, and to help reduce the number of detentions under s.136 Mental Health Act 1983. Street Triage refers to schemes where mental health professionals are available to advise and support police officers on incidents where an individual appears to be in mental health crisis. The evaluation used both qualitative and quantitative methods within a co-production framework and 46 key informants were interviews in individual and group interviews. They provided a very positive account of the SWR Street Triage service from the perspective of both the police and NHS mental health services. Street triage was described as a service that ‘prevents and avoids unnecessary escalation to admissions’. Its most significant impact appears to be a reduction in the use of community mental health services, though it is on the pathway to inpatient admission for a small number of people who require this. Its introduction was not associated with a reduction in s.136 detentions, but these appear to be already used sparingly in the SWR region where there is arguably no surfeit to reduce (Edited publisher abstract)
Health and education working together: the New South Wales School-Link initiative
- Authors:
- JONES Judith E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 4(4), November 2002, pp.36-43.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reports on an initiative aimed at enhancing the identification, treatment and prevention of depression and related disorders in adolescents in New South Wales Australia. The initiative has increased collaboration between health and education.
Citizenship and community in mental health: a joint national programme for social inclusion and community partnership
- Author:
- MORRIS David
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 6(3), September 2001, pp.21-24.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Describes the key themes and projects of the Citizenship and Community Programme, an 18 month project.
The importance of being early
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 20.7.00, 2000, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how an innovative project in east London is aiming to help prevent boys from Bangladeshi backgrounds developing emotional and mental health problems.
The mental health needs of looked after children
- Authors:
- RICHARDSON Joanna, JOUGHIN Carol
- Publisher:
- Gaskell
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 143p., list of orgs.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Developed for professionals working with and caring for children and young people in care. Aims to help carers and professionals identify and understand the mental health problems and social issues that may exist for these children; emphasises the importance of prevention; and aims to improve understanding of current developments in child and adolescent mental health services, specifically joint working between health and social services.