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The asylum trap: what does it mean for mental healthcare today?
- Author:
- RENSHAW Judy
- Publisher:
- Good Practices in Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 11p., bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental health problems in the workplace: changes in employers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices in England 2006-2010
- Authors:
- HENDERSON Claire, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 202(s55), April 2013, pp.s70-s76.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
In 2006 the Shaw Trust charity found high levels of ignorance and poor preparedness to deal with mental health problems among 480 senior employers in the UK. The UK government, non-governmental organisations and Time to Change (TTC) have since provided relevant assistance to employers. This study examines whether there have been improvements in mental health-related knowledge, attitudes and workplace practices among British senior employers between 2006 and 2010. A telephone survey was conducted of senior British employers (n = 480 in 2006 and n = 500 in 2009 and 2010). Results found an increased awareness of common mental health problems was detected. Employers continued to believe that job candidates should disclose a mental health problem, but became less likely to view colleagues’ attitudes as a barrier to employing someone with such a problem. Formal policies on mental health and the use of workplace accommodations became increasingly common. These results are consistent with those of the TTC national public attitudes and the Viewpoint survey of service users between 2008 and 2010, which showed improved public attitudes to mental illness and a reduction in experiences of discrimination in employment. (Publisher abstract)
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].
Mind your language – complexities in defining “dual diagnosis”
- Author:
- SMITH Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Addiction Today, 21(126), September 2010, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Addiction Recovery Foundation
Professionals often feel isolated when dealing with patients with dual diagnosis, or complex needs. This can be made worse by different interpretations, leading to varying policies across agencies. The author assesses clinical and social issues to develop recommendations. The author suggests there are differences between evidence-based practice, law and social policies, leading to social exclusion of this population. Comprehensive education on the issues should facilitate change. This should be aimed at hospitals, GPs, mental health services, social services, employment services and other relevant services. A service would address substance misuse, risk, housing, social and economic issues, and must have the flexibility to adapt services to client needs. It is this inherent complexity that leaves professionals feeling isolated –adding clear lines of responsibility mitigating the problem.
Integrating the promotion of child mental health into national policies for health sector reform
- Authors:
- CAAN Woody, JENKINS Rachel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 7(1), August 2008, pp.9-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper reports recommendations suggested by a workshop held in London in 2006, organised by the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London. The workshop considered the core components of effective methods of integrating mental health within health (and other public sector) reforms, which would be relevant to future strategic planning in diverse, national settings. The paper concentrates on the topic of child mental health. Recommendations were made by the group for incorporating developmentally appropriate actions, at multiple levels: in family, school and community environments.
First Nations and Inuit mental wellness strategic action plan
- Author:
- LANGLOIS Kathy
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Leadership in Public Services, 4(1), April 2008, pp.7-12.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Health Canada established a Mental Wellness Advisory Committee (MWAC) in collaboration with the representative bodies of Canada's First Nations and Inuit - the Assembly of First Nations and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami - to develop a strategic action plan to improve mental wellness outcomes of First Nations and Inuit. A participatory, inclusive and consensus-based approach to the MWAC work has been key to the successful development of the strategic action plan and has brought credence and legitimacy to the process. MWAC, the strategic action plan and the ready linkages with MHCC are important guides for moving forwards to improve the mental wellness outcomes of Canada’s First Nations and Inuit.
Thinking big: mental health at the heart of the equalities agenda
- Author:
- SAYCE Liz
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 12(1), February 2008, pp.21-23.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author argues that mental health should not only be at the heart of the social inclusion agenda, but with the establishment of the Disability Rights Commission it should also be at the centre of the equalities, human rights and disabilities agenda.
Effective supervision inspection of the National Probation Service for England & Wales: reference report on results across for 42 probation areas inspected between 2003 and 2006, including results on diversity issues
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office. HM Inspectorate of Probation
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Home Office. HM Inspectorate of Probation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This reference report provides aggregate results from HMI Probation’s effective supervision inspection programme, which inspected all 42 probation areas in England and Wales over the period 2003 to 2006. It includes analysis of results by the diversity characteristics of offenders, and examples of good diversity practice identified in the course of the programme.
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.
Students with psychiatric disabilities: an exploratory study of program practices
- Authors:
- GLENMAYE Linnea F., BOLIN Brien
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Education, 43(1), Winter 2007, pp.117-131.
- Publisher:
- Council on Social Work Education
This article presents findings of an exploratory study addressing social work program practices regarding psychiatric disabilities among social work students in the United States. An e-mail invitation to participate in an online survey was sent to approximately 875 social work educators, with 71 individuals choosing to participate. The findings indicated that 88% of respondents were in programs that had made accommodations and slightly less than 33% were in programs that had psychiatric disability policies. A positive relationship between ratings of the effectiveness of the accommodations and ratings of employability of students with psychiatric disabilities was found. These findings suggest that additional studies are needed to identify effective ways to deal with the complex legal and educational issues involved with accommodations and support.