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Suburban sanctuary
- Author:
- COSH Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, May 2011, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Maytree is a non-medical and non-clinical respite centre in north London for people seriously thinking about attempting suicide. The house takes four guests at a time for a one-off-four-night stay. It is run by a small staff team and volunteers. This article describes the service, which has received positive evaluations from both New Philanthropy Capital and the Tavistock Institute.
A problem shared
- Author:
- SHRUBB Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, February 2011, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is a training scheme designed to help people to spot the early signs of mental distress in young people. This article looks at the rationale for the scheme and provides an overview of its main elements.
Supporting mainstream pupils through collaboration
- Author:
- DUDLEY Wendy
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 91, November 2007, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
A special school attached to a Tier 4 CAMHS residential unit has been working with four local schools to provide a new service for children with mental health problems who are on the verge of being non-attenders. The author reports on progress to date.
On the beat
- Author:
- GOODCHILD Sophie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, January/February 2014, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
A street triage pilot is helping to prevent people with mental ill health from being detained by the police. In the pilot, an initiative of the Department of Health with support from the Home Office, a mental health nurse joins a police office on patrol with the aim of preventing police detaining people in police custody under section 136 'place of safety orders' when unnecessary. There are currently 11 police forces involved in the street triage trial. (Original abstract)
A force for change
- Author:
- STONE Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 107, August 2010, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
The author suggests that the police force is not noted for its understanding approach to those with mental health problems, but looks at efforts being made to change this. The 2009 Bradley report identified the service as a weak link in the chain of early intervention which can be vital in diverting young people with mental health problems away from the criminal justice system in order to protect them and also to prevent re-offending. Aware of this underperformance, the Association of Chief Police Officers has issued new guidance to all UK forces in a bid to improve the way the police interact with and serve those with mental health problems. A comprehensive, scenario-based training programme is being rolled out nationwide. The article draws on an interview with Police Officer Richard Harwin, who was recently awarded a commendation from City and Hackney Mind for his liaison work.
KidsMatter: a population health model to support student mental health and well-being in primary schools
- Authors:
- GRAETZ Brian, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 10(4), November 2008, pp.13-20.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article provides an overview of a new school-based mental health initiative currently being trialled in 101 primary schools in Australia. KidsMatter: the Australian Primary School Mental Health Initiative is a population model for supporting student mental health and well-being. Using a whole-school implementation model, it provides schools with a framework, a guided process and key resources to develop and implement a co-ordinated set of mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention (PPEI) strategies for the specific mental health and well-being needs of their students. Through KidsMatter primary schools are engaged in building their capacities for PPEI by promoting a positive school community, teaching social and emotional skills, providing parenting support and education, and facilitating early intervention for students experiencing mental health difficulties. The article describes the rationale and theoretical underpinnings of KidsMatter, outlines key features of the framework, implementation process and resources, and concludes with an overview of the major goals of the trial and the anticipated learning from the evaluation.
The effective family programme: preventative services for the children of mentally ill parents in Finland
- Authors:
- SOLANTAUS Tytti, TOIKKA Sini
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 8(3), August 2006, pp.37-44.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Effective Family Programme was initiated in Finland in 2001 to provide methods for health and social services to support families and children of mentally ill parents. The methods are implemented and clinicians are trained in psychiatric services and primary health care. The methods include the Beardslee Preventive Family Intervention, a parent-focused Let's Talk about Children Discussion and the Network Meeting. This article describes the EF Programme with reference to the development of services in the national health care system.
Cultivating neighbourhoods that care: a manifesto for change
- Author:
- AGILE AGEING ALLIANCE
- Publisher:
- Agile Ageing Alliance
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 128
Contributed to by age, health, care and design experts, policy makers and thought leaders, and drawing on perspectives and best practice from around the world, this report considers how the housing sector can combat loneliness and mental health issues – among younger and older populations – and ease the associated burden on health and social care systems. What is needed is a paradigm shift away from the disparate snakes and ladders style housing archetype; from starter, to family, to retirement homes. To smart building types, capable of adapting to accommodate a growing family, and then supporting an ageing one in later life, in smart technologically enabled multigenerational environments. This can only be achieved by taking account of the needs of the occupant and how they change over time. What’s missing is a commonly agreed view of “what good looks like”, making it hard for regional and local government, developers, and procurers of related products and services, to plan with any degree of confidence. This report contains a true wealth of insights, examples and recommendations designed to help shape a new International Standard – one that focuses on the creation of technically enabled multigenerational neighbourhoods. The development of this standard will enable advancement of a professional discourse on planning multigenerational neighbourhoods for the wellbeing of all, predicated on a set of guiding principles and a voluntary code of conduct. (Edited publisher abstract)
Best start in life: promoting good emotional wellbeing and mental health for children and young people
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper looks at the role local authorities and their partner organisations can play in promoting good mental health in children and young people. Using an early intervention and prevention approach by providing support to children and families at risk can help to ensure mental health problems do not develop. The paper provides information on the scale of problems in children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing and the benefits of early intervention. It makes 10 suggestions to help councils to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people and suggests questions for councillors to ask locally to ensure the best outcomes. Six case study examples also illustrate how councils looking at innovative ways to provide support with a focus on children and families rather than static services. The case studies include services to support mothers with mental health problems, joint working between CAHMS and health visitors, providing support in schools, and a service to help in the transition between child and adult mental health services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing and mental health: working together in the Midlands to tackle mental health issues and dementia
- Author:
- MIDLAND HEART
- Publisher:
- Midland Heart
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Leaflet from a group of housing associations which highlights different approaches to tackling mental health issues in the West Midland. It provides brief descriptions of Midland Heart's Mental Health Step Down Service for people discharged from an acute mental health setting, Walsall Housing Group's Young persons housing project, which supports vulnerable young people maintain their independence; Nehemiah UCHA Retirement Living Service which supports black and minority ethnic older people, including those with dementia, to live independently; and the Fry Housing Trust's Support and resettlement service, which provides supported housing to vulnerable homeless adults who have multiple and complex needs. The examples emphasise the positive value of health and housing partnerships, and the savings and successful outcomes they bring for individuals. (Edited publisher abstract)