International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 5(3), August 2003, pp.31-35.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
In 1997 the European Commission established the Mental Health Promotion Network to seek out, disseminate and promote best practice in mental health promotion and the prevention of mental disorders. The Network has commissioned a number of projects including two projects addressing the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental disorders in children and adolescents. Anticipated results included the establishment of criteria to identify good practice, development of a European database of good practice and widespread dissemination of good practice that could be implemented throughout the Community. Discusses the involvement and experiences of the staff employed in one organisation, from Greece, who have participated in the work Network, and highlights some of the difficulties faced and lessons learnt from participation in a multi-national project.
In 1997 the European Commission established the Mental Health Promotion Network to seek out, disseminate and promote best practice in mental health promotion and the prevention of mental disorders. The Network has commissioned a number of projects including two projects addressing the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental disorders in children and adolescents. Anticipated results included the establishment of criteria to identify good practice, development of a European database of good practice and widespread dissemination of good practice that could be implemented throughout the Community. Discusses the involvement and experiences of the staff employed in one organisation, from Greece, who have participated in the work Network, and highlights some of the difficulties faced and lessons learnt from participation in a multi-national project.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, older people, participation, policy, prevention, research dissemination, children, health education, good practice;
British Journal of Psychiatry, 183(7), July 2003, pp.73-74.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
The World Health Report 2001, subtitled Mental Health: New Understanding, New Hope, has so far been presented in many member states at meetings with governmental participation and it continues to play a crucial role. It focuses on decentralisation and the need to establish community-based mental health services, giving the mentally vulnerable access to treatment at home, and utilising their social networks, existential identity and psychological environment. It focuses on the need for individual and societal empowerment, and public education about mental health, as well as the education of mental health professionals, family doctors, families and the social sector. It underlines the extreme and still increasing burden of depression and suicide and the need for inter-disciplinary teamwork. It advocates national mental health development, evidence-oriented research and awareness-raising activities.
The World Health Report 2001, subtitled Mental Health: New Understanding, New Hope, has so far been presented in many member states at meetings with governmental participation and it continues to play a crucial role. It focuses on decentralisation and the need to establish community-based mental health services, giving the mentally vulnerable access to treatment at home, and utilising their social networks, existential identity and psychological environment. It focuses on the need for individual and societal empowerment, and public education about mental health, as well as the education of mental health professionals, family doctors, families and the social sector. It underlines the extreme and still increasing burden of depression and suicide and the need for inter-disciplinary teamwork. It advocates national mental health development, evidence-oriented research and awareness-raising activities.
Subject terms:
home care, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, psychiatry, social networks, United Nations, community mental health services, community mental health teams, decentralisation, empowerment, evidence-based practice;
Child Abuse Review, 10(5), September 2001, pp.351-365.
Publisher:
Wiley
Reports on the findings of a cross-country comparison of cooperation between services for community mental health and child protection in 11 states. The authors consider the implications of the findings for English practice. The cross-country comparisons demonstrate the ways in which differences in structures, resources, expectations and attitudes affect professional responses and the experiences of families. A comparison of commonalities and differences highlights the problems that are shared across countries, and alternative ways of responding to them at ground level. The factors that facilitate a good outcome are analysed in relation to English practice and service structures. Highlights the implications of the findings for policy and practice.
Reports on the findings of a cross-country comparison of cooperation between services for community mental health and child protection in 11 states. The authors consider the implications of the findings for English practice. The cross-country comparisons demonstrate the ways in which differences in structures, resources, expectations and attitudes affect professional responses and the experiences of families. A comparison of commonalities and differences highlights the problems that are shared across countries, and alternative ways of responding to them at ground level. The factors that facilitate a good outcome are analysed in relation to English practice and service structures. Highlights the implications of the findings for policy and practice.
This book brings together contributions from the UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe, USA, Australia and New Zealand, that cover existing practices for interventions with young people at risk, that are positive in nature, such as the collaboration between multi-disciplinary teams and young people, joint-working practices and building on some young peoples’ strengths during adolescence, of inherent resilience, peer group support and mentoring, and ability to self care. In addition, Parts III to VIII detail the darker topics of suicide and self-harm, confrontational behaviour (including gangs, bullying and fire-starting), substance misuse, sexual behaviour (including health and sexuality issues), mental health problems (including eating disorders, depression, cult group membership) and marginalised young people and looked after children, with the various, expert contributors giving their ideas on the best methods for risk assessment and practical interventions with vulnerable young people experiencing these difficulties. Themes of anti-oppressive practice, and the importance of culture, values and ethics run throughout the 17 chapters of text as well as the editor’s introduction and summary.
This book brings together contributions from the UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe, USA, Australia and New Zealand, that cover existing practices for interventions with young people at risk, that are positive in nature, such as the collaboration between multi-disciplinary teams and young people, joint-working practices and building on some young peoples’ strengths during adolescence, of inherent resilience, peer group support and mentoring, and ability to self care. In addition, Parts III to VIII detail the darker topics of suicide and self-harm, confrontational behaviour (including gangs, bullying and fire-starting), substance misuse, sexual behaviour (including health and sexuality issues), mental health problems (including eating disorders, depression, cult group membership) and marginalised young people and looked after children, with the various, expert contributors giving their ideas on the best methods for risk assessment and practical interventions with vulnerable young people experiencing these difficulties. Themes of anti-oppressive practice, and the importance of culture, values and ethics run throughout the 17 chapters of text as well as the editor’s introduction and summary.
Subject terms:
joint working, intervention, looked after children, mental health problems, mentoring, multidisciplinary services, peer groups, resilience, risk assessment, self care, self-harm, sexuality, sexually transmitted infections, substance misuse, suicide, vulnerable children, young adults, young offenders, young people, adolescence, bullying, collaboration, depression, eating disorders, gangs;
Location(s):
Australia, Europe, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States