Search results for ‘Subject term:"mental health problems"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 10 of 14
Exercise referral and offender management in relation to mental health: an example from HMP Everthorpe
- Authors:
- PATERSON Sean, MOORE Sara, WOODALL James
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 2(3), November 2007, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Interventions with prisoners designed to increase levels of physical activity can improve an individual's ability to cope if they suffer from mental health problems. This article discusses the importance of physical exercise and briefly discusses Walking the Way to Prison Health (WTWTPH), which is an extension of the national Walking the way to Health Initiative.
On the ball
- Author:
- PARTON Dan
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, September/October 2015, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
A football-based mental health project is helping people with mental ill health recover through a mix of on-the-pitch action and peer support. This article provides a brief overview of the project, Football Therapy, which is run in partnership with Lewes Football Club. The project is primarily aimed at people aged 16-25 and offers free football sessions to anyone dealing with a wellbeing issue. (Edited publisher abstract)
Fit for life: a community exercise group for older people with a mental health condition
- Author:
- JOINT IMPROVEMENT TEAM
- Publisher:
- Joint Improvement Team
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
An outline of the Fit for Life programme, designed to help bridge the gap between NHS mental health services and main-stream community exercise groups with the aim of: increasing physical activity levels, reducing risk of falls and maintaining/improving mental health and well-being for older people with mental health conditions. The programme has evolved in the last four years to encompass the principles of recovery orientated practice whereby individuals are able to actively build a meaningful life while continuing to experience mental health problems or following a period of poor mental health. It consists of a 12 week community-based group, run three times a year. The format includes strengthening/balance exercises and Tai Chi. Case studies are included to illustrate impact and outcomes of the programme. (Edited publisher abstract)
Moving stories: local health trainers in mental health
- Authors:
- RICKARD Wendy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, January/February 2014, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Health trainer programmes aim to improve public health, particularly obesity and diet, by supporting people to make lifestyle changes. This article describes how the programme in Bexley developed towards specialist provision for mental health, as well as other target groups. Co-location in office space at Mind in Bexley help the programme gain additional referrals.As well as support on lifestyle changes, the programme helped reported helping people on social issues, helping them find groups and activities to establish a social life. Feedback from clients in Bexley about the Healthy trainer programme has been primarily positive. (Original abstract)
Creative ways of working in mental health
- Author:
- McMILLAN Ian A.
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 167, July 2011, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Incorporating creativity into mental health practice can be therapeutic both for mental health service users and providers. The author highlights a number of creative initiatives. These include 'Largactyl Shuffle' walks organised by CoolTan Arts, a Camberwell-based mental health and arts charity; and Nordoff Robbins, a music charity dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children and adults.
Going for goals
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July 2006, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article reports on the NIMHE award winning Bristol Active Live Project (BALP) which is working to make the connection between exercise and mental health. The service is part of the physiotherapy and exercise department of Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, and based at the Bristol vocational Service. The service is open to anyone in Bristol receiving secondary mental health services from AWP, whether they are in hospital or living in the community. It offers a weekly timetable of sporting activities and has also managed to secure funding with Bristol County Council from the Football Foundation.
Flying high – using trapeze to promote recovery, employment and social inclusion
- Author:
- RIXOM Joanne
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 16(3), 2012, pp.147-154.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article explores the effects of integrating physical exercise in the form of trapeze work into a mental health individual placement and support (IPS) programme in England. The project offered between six and twelve trapeze lessons on a weekly basis to 8 individuals diagnosed with a range of mental health conditions. Participants reported a range of psychological benefits including enhanced self-esteem, greater motivation, and ability to overcome mental barriers such as fear. This was highlighted by improvements in clinical measures. Significant psychological progress was made towards work, including confidence to work and motivation for job seeking. The author concluded that IPS employment programmes could benefit from offering a portfolio of interventions which include physical exercise.
Fighting back
- Author:
- SALARI Natasha
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.9.09, 2009, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Boxing-based fitness classes are helping service users gain confidence at one of several activity schemes run by Mind in Croydon. Some service users have trained as fitness instructors since being involved in the fitness classes.
Football mad
- Author:
- STRONG Susannah
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, May 2009, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Shift is working with organisations to encourage more people with mental health problems to play football. This article looks at some current initiatives, including Imagine Your Goals, a programme run by Everton in the Community to encourage mental health service users to play football. Benefits for service users involved in Imagine Your Goals included attending regular weekly coaching sessions, exercise and the chance to make friends in a normal social environment.
The martial plan
- Author:
- SALARI Natasha
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.4.09, 2009, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on an initiative by the active outreach team at Julian Housing Support in Norwich which is teaching mental health service users the martial art of tae kwon do. It provides them with route to greater self-esteem, an appreciation of discipline and control, and a sense of belonging.