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Depression in adults: treatment and management
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 101
- Place of publication:
- London
This guideline covers identifying, treating and managing depression in people aged 18 and over. It recommends treatments for first episodes of depression and further-line treatments, and provides advice on preventing relapse, and managing chronic depression, psychotic depression and depression with a coexisting diagnosis of personality disorder. This guideline includes recommendations on: principles of care; recognition and assessment; choice and delivery of treatments; treatment for a new episode of less severe depression; treatment for a new episode of more severe depression; behavioural couples therapy; preventing relapse; further-line treatment; chronic depressive symptoms; depression in people with a diagnosis of personality disorder; psychotic depression; electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation and implanted vagus nerve stimulation; access, coordination and delivery of care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Report on the place of spirituality in mental health
- Authors:
- PARKES Madeleine, GILBERT Peter
- Publisher:
- Spirituality Forum
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 21p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In the United Kingdom, one in four people will suffer with mental problems at some point in their lives. Medication is only one component of a holistic approach to mental health care, of which spirituality, for many, is an essential part. There are calls from service users, carers and staff that a person’s spiritual needs should be incorporated into their routine care. This paper summarises the use of spirituality in the treatment for mental health problems, and contains the following sections: definition of spirituality in relation to mental illness and health care; relevance of spirituality and religion to UK mental health service users; service user need; policy around spirituality in mental health; research evidence for religion and mental health; service delivery of spirituality in mental health care; examples of integrating spirituality into the work of mental health Trusts.
Do helplines help?: summary report
- Author:
- RETHINK
- Publisher:
- Rethink
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- Kingston upon Thames
The report Do Helplines Help? summarises research carried out among people using two of our large 24 hours, seven days a week helpline services, statutory agencies and commissioners. The research showed that these services offer invaluable support, reduce anxiety and help callers feel more in control and less isolated. The research was funded by the National Institute for Mental Health in England.
Experts by experience - and profession
- Author:
- BAKER Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 103, May 2000, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Describes the challenging new research and practice initiatives on voice-hearing developing across Europe.
Impressions of US forensic services
- Author:
- COLLINS Sharon
- Journal article citation:
- Changes an International Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy, 11(2), June 1993, pp.111-114.
Brief notes from an eight-week study tour of facilities in the USA for mentally disordered offenders.
Youth mental health: new economic evidence
- Authors:
- KNAPP Martin, et al
- Publisher:
- Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 117
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines the economic challenges of youth mental health problems in England, focusing on adolescents and young adults. The report summarise findings from a review of the international evidence on the economic impact of youth mental health services, an analysis of the economic implications of youth mental health problems – including the failure to recognise or treat them – and an evaluation of two models of youth mental health service provision in England. The report found that for young people aged 12–15 at baseline assessment (aged 15–18 by the end of the follow-up period), mental health-related average costs over the three-year follow-up period totalled £1,778 a year. In addition, the report shows that young people aged 16 to 25 with mental health issues at baseline are significantly more likely not to be in employment, education or training (NEET) than those without such issues. Among the group with mental health issues, those in contact with services are much more likely to be receiving benefits. A key theme emerging from the research is the substantial unmet need for services for young people with mental health problems - the treatment gap has been known for at least two decades and this study identifies treatment gaps dating from 1999. Tentative findings suggest that local specialist youth mental health services can generate significant improvements in mental health, employment, education and training outcomes. Contacts with services such as emergency and inpatient hospital care and the criminal justice system can also be reduced. (Edited publisher abstract)
Proportion of patients without mental disorders being treated in mental health services worldwide
- Authors:
- BRUFFAERTS Ronny, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 206(2), 2015, pp.101-109.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Background: Previous research suggests that many people receiving mental health treatment do not meet criteria for a mental disorder but are rather 'the worried well'. Aims: To examine the association of past-year mental health treatment with DSM-IV disorders. Method: The World Health Organization's World Mental Health (WMH) Surveys interviewed community samples of adults in 23 countries (n = 62 305) about DSM-IV disorders and treatment in the past 12 months for problems with emotions, alcohol or drugs. Results: Roughly half (52%) of people who received treatment met criteria for a past-year DSM-IV disorder, an additional 18% for a lifetime disorder and an additional 13% for other indicators of need (multiple subthreshold disorders, recent stressors or suicidal behaviours). Dose-response associations were found between number of indicators of need and treatment. Conclusions: The vast majority of treatment in the WMH countries goes to patients with mental disorders or other problems expected to benefit from treatment. (Publisher abstract)
Self Help Services: helping people to help themselves
- Authors:
- LIDBETTER Nicky, BUNNELL Dawn
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 17(2), 2013, pp.76-81.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – Self Help Services is a pioneering charity in how it champions personal experience of mental health and uses these experiences in the treatment of people living with common mental health problems – anxiety, depression, phobias, and low self-esteem issues. This paper aims to describe how the charity grew from one individual's journey with agoraphobia to being the main provider of primary care mental health services in the North West of England. Design/methodology/approach – The paper charts the growth of Self Help Services over time, with a particular focus on its employment of people with personal mental health problems. It describes the experiences of its founder and Chief Officer and includes case studies of a user of its e-therapy services and the charity's Informatics and Governance Lead. Findings – The case studies illustrate how the charity has grown in both size and success as a result of harnessing the skills and experience of large numbers of staff and volunteers living with a mental health problem. The case studies illustrate that, rather than being an issue, these personal experiences are vital tools in helping others work through their own difficulties. Originality/value – The paper provides a detailed overview of a charity which was unique when it was formed and now thrives as a result of its uniqueness. It provides other similar organisations with advice on lessons learnt along the way, and advice for individuals or groups looking to establish similar organisations.
An independent evaluation of the Department of Health's procedure for the transfer of prisoners to hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983
- Authors:
- ROBERTS Amanda J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology (The), 23(2), April 2012, pp.217-236.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Mental Health Act 1983 allows for the transfer of prisoners to hospital for treatment of acute mental illness; a long and drawn out process. The Department of Health has produced guidance to encourage significant improvements in transfer delays. This study assessed the psychiatric symptoms of prisoners awaiting transfer, an audit of transfer times, and interviews with key stakeholders. The research took place in 5 UK prisons, and interviews were conducted with 46 key stakeholders involved in the transfer process. Forty five prisoners were identified in need of transfer during the study period. Transfers were completed on average in 42 days. Barriers in the process included: communication difficulties, bed availability, a clash in organisational cultures, as well as security, clinical and assessment disputes. Overall, however, there has been a marked improvement transfer times since the guidance. Remaining difficulties within the transfer process are presented.
Square pegs in round holes: the mental health needs of young adults and how well these are met by services - an explorative study
- Author:
- ISLAM Shahid
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 10(4), 2011, pp.211-224.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Young adulthood is identified as an epidemiological risk for developing mental health problems. This qualitative study investigated the mental health needs of young adults and explored how well these are met from a patient’s perspective. Participants included 35 individuals who were in contact with mental health services in England. Most were aware of the root to their problems and had strong views about the level of support treatments offered. Findings revealed that many of the needs presented by young adults were unique to this transitional phase in life and age structures on which current mental health care is configured do not meet these needs. In ending, the author discusses why service provision must meet service user needs and how the recent equality legislation may provide impetus to this. This needs to start with an examination of the age boundaries on which mental healthcare is provided.