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Research watch: the power of genetic and biological explanations to reduce social inclusion
- Author:
- HOLTTUM Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 16(3), 2012, pp.116-120.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This review summarises two recent research papers relating to the use of biological explanations. The first paper highlights how unhelpful it can be to over-use genetic explanations for various human experiences, and the second paper discusses the unhelpfulness of exclusively biological explanations for mental health conditions. The first paper explores the many ways in which genetic explanations are over-used to understand race, ethnicity, the sexes, sexual orientation, crime, mental health and obesity. This over-use of genetic explanations leads to various negative consequences, among them social exclusion, but may be counteracted by better explanations of both the relatively weak nature of genetic influences and how people's genes and environment interact. The second paper examines evidence about whether it is really helpful to think of mental health conditions as illnesses “like any other”. The author points to the need for promoting a more holistic understanding of human experience, and against focusing too narrowly on only one kind of cause, namely biological, and mostly on one aspect of biology – genes.
Rainbow redemption: mental health takes centre stage
- Author:
- WILSON Latoya
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 16(3), 2012, pp.135-138.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article explores the experience of using drama to demystify and destigmatise mental illness. Drama can be an effective way of increasing mental health awareness. It can also be an enjoyable way of getting across the message that even those who lack mental wellbeing have dreams and can achieve them. The article provides a descriptive account of a drama project from the perspectives of participants and the author. The innovative use of drama to promote mental wellbeing, the diverse partnerships that underpinned the production, and the positive impact on performers and audience are outlined. Key to success was good joint working between a range of health, social care and community agencies, as well as local service users. Financial resources for putting on the production provided by the local mental health trust were also crucial.
LGB&T young people and mental health: guide for mental health professionals
- Authors:
- CROSSMAN Fred, et al
- Publisher:
- National LGB&T Partnership
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 16
This guide provides information to support mental health professionals in delivering LGBTQ inclusive services to young people and to help professionals understand the often complex constructs of LGB&T identities. It explains the concepts and language around sexuality and gender identity, relevant to LGBTQ young people and looks at the influence of media representations on identity and mental health. It also presents key findings from a research project carried out by METRO Charity and PACE, which highlight some of the key experiences of poor mental health that LGBTQ young people might experience. Their findings showed that young LGBTQ+ people are more likely to struggle with certain mental health issues than their heterosexual, cisgender peers; and are also less likely to access mental health services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Window tax
- Author:
- GORDON Peter J.
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 16(4), 2012, pp.181-187.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In this article, the author discusses the stigma surrounding mental illness, contending that attempts to address stigma may have "blocked the light that might bring fuller understanding of suffering". The article draws on scientific research and ideas from philosophy and literature to highlight areas of ongoing stigma and identify possible explanations for this in the current approach of the psychiatric profession. It considers the biomedical view of mental illness, classification, diagnosis, and attitudes to mental disorders. The author urges medical professionals to consider and become aware of their own attitudes, to involve service users in the development of services and to stand up against discrimination.
Still kicking
- Author:
- STRONG Suzanne
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July 2012, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The Footballers’ Guidebook, published by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) in June 2011, aimed to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage players to seek help for depression and other mental health problems early. A problem in sport, and perhaps particularly in football, is the stigma which makes it virtually impossible for players to be open and to seek help within their own clubs. Following the death of Gary Speed, the manager of the Welsh national football team, in November 2011, mental health issues among professional footballers received a lot of media attention. In the many interviews on radio and television following Speed’s death, players acknowledged that there is no framework within clubs to support players experiencing mental distress and that talking about it is pretty much taboo. This article discusses how the reaction to and the media coverage of Speed’s death has helped to challenge the stigma issue. Following Speed’s death, the PFA reprinted and sent out 50,000 copies of the guidebook to all members. The article concludes that there is now a chance for those in the world of football, and more generally in other sports, to pay more attention to the issue of mental health of players, ex-players, and staff.
Keeping the faith
- Author:
- DUNNING Jeremy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.3.11, 2011, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Increasing stress among the Muslim community in the UK is impacting on their mental health. The need for mental health services to understand the importance of faith when treating the patient is discussed.
Promoting mental health in Northern Ireland: addressing division, inequality and stigma
- Authors:
- DAVIDSON Gavin, LEAVEY Gerard
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 9(4), December 2010, pp.6-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The authors review the literature on the impact of sectarian violence, known as ‘the Troubles’, on mental health in Northern Ireland. Three main phases of professional and policy response were identified, starting with concerns about the effects of violence in the 1970s, then several years of collective denial and neglect, until acknowledgement, following the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, of high levels of trauma and unmet need. The authors also explore the impact of inequality and stigma and argue that peace is necessary but insufficient for promoting mental health. The development of mental health services in Northern Ireland are then outlined and the main developments in promoting mental health are discussed. It is suggested that attempts to address the needs arising as a result of ‘the Troubles’ and more general mental health promotion strategies have, to some extent, developed in parallel and that it may be important to integrate these efforts. Routine screening, in primary care and mental health services for trauma, including Troubles-related trauma, is recommended to identify and address these issues on an individual level. However, the authors also argue that more substantial political change is needed to effectively address societal division, inequality and stigma to the benefit of all.
Ageism and age discrimination in mental health care in the United Kingdom: a review from the literature
- Author:
- LIEVESLEY Nat
- Publisher:
- Centre for Policy on Ageing
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 80p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Department of Health has commissioned this review of ageism and age discrimination in the provision of mental health services for older people in the context of the European Commission Draft Directive (July 2008) - COM (2008) 426 and the passage through the United Kingdom parliament during 2009‐10 of the Equality Bill and related secondary legislation that will outlaw age discrimination in the provision of goods and services, including health and social care. Topics include: ageism and types of age discrimination; stigma, stereotypes and ageist attitudes; mental health services for older people; age discrimination in the treatment of particular conditions: common mental disorders, dementia, less common conditions, comorbidity; prevention and public health interventions; NICE guidelines and QALY; education and training. This review is one of four reviews of ageism and age discrimination in health and social care.
Access to health care for people with mental disorders in Europe
- Authors:
- WAHLBECK Kristian, HUBER Manfred
- Publisher:
- European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Vienna
People with mental disorders are at high risk of poverty, stigmatisation and social exclusion. There is evidence that they do not receive the general health care that best responds to their needs. This policy brief outlines hurdles of access to health care for people with mental disorders in Europe and discusses policy implications.
Promoting the public's mental health: a changing mentality: conference report: Tuesday 20th September 2005, Paragon Hotel, Birmingham
- Author:
- SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The use of emotions and labelling has been shown to encourage people to consider their own feelings and it challenges potential stereotypes which they may hold. It promotes mental health as a fact of life, something common to us all as human beings. It normalises mental health issues and therefore can help to shift attitudes and challenge stigma and discrimination. This juxtaposition of feelings/labels against an image has proven to be effective and engaging with all age groups and it is a treatment that was welcomed by those who have experienced mental health problems as well as those working in mental health and of course the target audience, the general public.