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Improving the mental health of the population: towards a strategy on mental health for the European Union: green paper
- Author:
- EUROPE. Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General
- Publisher:
- European Commission
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- Brussels
The Green paper aims to launch a public consultation on how better to tackle mental illness and promote mental wellbeing in the EU, in line with the mandate for action at Community level. If confirmed, the initiative should lead to the development of a Commission proposal for an EU-strategy on mental health in late 2006.
Sign of progress or confusion? a commentary on the European Commission Green Paper on mental health
- Author:
- PRIEBE Stefan
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 30(8), August 2006, pp.281-282.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
The paper came out in October 2005 following the World Health Organization European Ministerial Conference on Mental Health in the same year. It has the noble intention ‘to launch a debate with the European institutions, governments, health professionals, stakeholders and other sectors... about the relevance of mental health for the EU [European Union], the need for a strategy at EU-level and its possible priorities’. It portrays ‘mental ill health’ as a growing problem in the EU with wide economic consequences, and suggests preventive action, social inclusion of people with mental illness and more data on mental health across the EU. In the paper, the Commission invited all potential stakeholders in mental healthcare in the EU to contribute to a consultation process, which ended in May 2006.
Zero tolerance; measured response: responding to violence in mental health or learning disability care settings
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Although workplace violence is unacceptable, when it relates to mental ill-health within a care setting the issues are complex. Staff may be caught between providing appropriate and sensitive care for people whose mental disorder results in violence, and reporting significant incidents to the police in order to protect the person, other service users and themselves. This guidance looks at best practice in responding to incidents of violence in learning disability and mental health settings. It reflects the findings of a national consultation with a wide range of stakeholders using a number of anonymised case examples. The guidance questions the traditional idea of ‘zero tolerance’ and aims towards developing a more measured response. The 2 essential outcomes from all incidents of violence in mental health and learning disability care settings are: ensuring the safety of all persons; and ensuring that the needs of the person for care and treatment (and the needs of any others affected by the incident, including staff) continue to be met in a safe and appropriate care setting. A number of recommendations are provided on the development of policies in response to violent incidents. [An updated version titled 'Responding to violence in a mental health or learning disability care setting' was published in 2017].
Pathways to policy: a toolkit for grassroots involvement in mental health policy
- Editors:
- BUREAU Jonathan, SHEARS Jane, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Hamlet Trust
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 91p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This toolkit provides a framework for NGOs and user groups to establish a mental health policy “forum” to enable people experiencing mental distress to have a genuine voice in policy-making. Published by the Hamlet Trust and the Mental Health Foundation, the resource explains how to work in partnership with stakeholders to prioritise local mental health issues, develop action plans and raise awareness among the wider population. The Pathways to Policy programme, originally developed in 2002 by the UK organisation Hamlet Trust, has seen the establishment of forums in a wide range of countries and contexts. Using socially inclusive approaches to policy-making, this toolkit is draws on the experiences of those involved in the programme. The toolkit includes: Accessible, interactive study of concepts of policymaking; Workshop outlines, including exercises, to improve skills and confidence among service users and other stakeholders; Advice and ideas on working with the media; Case studies and learning from successful mental health policy forums around the world.
The mental health context
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 46p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Geneva
This report describes the current global context of mental health. Beginning with an outline of the current burden of mental disorders, the module sets the stage by describing the historical background to the current situation and summarising recent developments in the understanding, treatment and care of people with mental disorders. An analysis is provided of trends in global health reform and their implications for mental health. To illustrate how these global trends can be addressed by governments, and to introduce the reader to the guidance package, a summary is then provided of the modules in the guidance package. This module will enable readers to gain an understanding of the global context of mental health and to select which modules will be useful to them in their particular situations. Part of a series on good practice in mental health care.
Mental health: how do you know your council is doing all it can to improve mental health?
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises of the role of local government in mental health and wellbeing and updates information from a previous Local Government Association publication ‘Being mindful of mental health’. It outlines some of the main ways local government can contribute to mental health. These include: system-wide leadership through health and wellbeing boards (HWBs); public health responsibilities to promote mental wellbeing and prevent poor mental health across the life course; powers related to mental health for children and young people and for adults; and the overview and scrutiny of mental health provision. It shows how despite limited funding, local areas can make progress by using the following approaches: a shared vision for mental health across local partners, integrating adult social care mental health services with the NHS, linking mental and physical health, and providing tailored support to groups with specific mental health needs. Links to additional resources are included. It is one of the Local Government Association 'must know' series. (Edited publisher abstract)
Post-qualifying mental health social work practice
- Authors:
- CAMPBELL Jim, DAVIDSON Gavin
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 224p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Social workers and other professionals working in the area of mental health often face complex and difficult practice dilemmas shaped by increasingly demanding policy and legal contexts across the UK. This book focuses on the post-qualifying role played by mental health social workers, drawing on theoretical and research perspectives on the subject, before outlining how professionals can achieve best practice. The topics covered include: models of mental health and illness; discrimination and social exclusion; addressing service user needs; carer perspectives; working with individuals, families and communities; and multi-disciplinary working. The chapters are accompanied by exercises, aimed at encouraging readers to critically reflect on their own professional and personal experiences. Case studies are also included to illustrate the information provided in the text. This book will be of interest to social work practitioners taking postgraduate courses in mental health and for those training to become Approved Mental Health Professionals.
Mental health promotion and prevention: the economic case
- Authors:
- KNAPP Martin, MCDAID David, PARSONAGE Michael, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Health care systems are designed to improve health and health-related well-being, but are always constrained by the resources available to them. They also need to be aware of the resources available in adjacent systems which can have such an impact on health, such as housing, employment and education. Careful choices therefore have to be made about how to utilise what is available. One immediate consequence is to ask whether investment in the prevention of mental health needs and the promotion of mental wellbeing might represent a good use of available resources. This report identifies and analyses the costs and economic pay-offs of a range of interventions in the area of mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention, and to present this information in a way that would most helpfully support NHS and other commissioners in assessing the case for investment.
Way2work: mental health and employment
- Author:
- HURFORD Heather
- Publisher:
- RDMH
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Whitstable
This paper examines specific aspects of the debate that surrounds approaches to mental health care. It details examples of good practice within the context of current policy and research. The paper highlights an employment project called Way2Work which has been chosen for a number of reasons. Nationally, performance remains weak in this area despite the strong evidence base and the high need identified by service users for this kind of support. This particular example of good practice demonstrates what is possible using high levels of commitment, relatively small resources, and an assertive approach to partnership working. As a project based in a voluntary sector organisation it also highlights the financial insecurity that such services continue to face despite the value placed on them by their clients and the fact that successful uptake should produce whole system savings in terms of reduced dependency on statutory organisations. The paper concludes that commissioning organisations need a robust approach to performance monitoring that levels this playing field if voluntary sector services are truly to be encouraged to bring their capabilities much more into play in developing services that respond to need.
Green paper: improving the mental health of the EU population
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In this consultation response document SCIE comments on the proposals set out in the EU Green Paper regarding formulation of a mental health strategy for the European Union. Particularly given the increasing mobility of EU citizens between member states, the mental health and well-being of citizens should be a shared priority at EU-level, as well as at individual member level. The document considers the relevance of the mental health of the population for the EU’s strategic policy objectives, looking at prosperity, solidity and social justice, and quality of life. It goes on to consider whether the development of a comprehensive EU-strategy on mental health would add value to and rationalise the existing and envisaged policies, or whether it would just represent another, separate strand. Finally, it considers whether the proposed initiatives are appropriate to support the coordination between Member States, and to better liaise research and policy on mental health aspects.