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Targeting suicide - qualitative analysis of suicide prevention strategy documents in England and Finland
- Authors:
- SOLIN Pia, NIKANDER Pirjo
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 16(1), March 2011, pp.5-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In a policy context, suicide is not easily defined, understood or prevented. It leaves a long-lasting mental and social burden on those left behind, as well as direct consequences on the health sector and society as a whole. The means policy itself is often difficult to turn into action. This review details the interpretative repertoires found in the suicide prevention strategies of both England and Finland, and examines their potential functions and audiences. In both nations, the political repertoire was formed from four themes: the public health epidemiology; the everyday; the preventive action; and the reflective repertoires. The paper outlines the polyphonic and multi-layered nature of these policy documents and how different repertoires may be used for various functions. The paper concludes that, while the polyphonic nature of policy documents is necessary to reach a wider readership and to capture suicide as a controversial phenomenon, its argumentative style may also undermine some of the measures and actions recommended by policy itself.
Self-harm: assessment, management and preventing recurrence
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 81
- Place of publication:
- London
This guideline covers assessment, management and preventing recurrence for children, young people and adults who have self-harmed. It includes those with a mental health problem, neurodevelopmental disorder or learning disability and applies to all sectors that work with people who have self-harmed. In this guideline, self-harm is defined as intentional self-poisoning or injury, irrespective of the apparent purpose. The guideline does not cover repetitive, stereotypical self-injurious behaviour (such as head banging). This guideline includes recommendations on: information and support; consent and confidentiality; safeguarding; involving family members and carers; psychosocial assessment and care by mental health professionals; risk assessment tools and scales; assessment and care by healthcare professionals and social care practitioners; assessment and care by professionals from other sectors; admission to and discharge from hospital; initial aftercare after an episode of self-harm; interventions for self-harm; supporting people to be safe after self-harm; safer prescribing and dispensing; training and supervision. (Edited publisher abstract)
Joining the dots: integrating practical support in mental healthcare settings in England
- Authors:
- ISAKSEN Mette, WILLIAMS Richard
- Publisher:
- Citizens Advice
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
This report provides an analysis of the advice needs of Citizens Advice clients in England who report having a mental health problem. It shows how recognising the links between people’s mental health and their wider practical problems is crucial both for preventing mental health problems from escalating and improving recovery rates. The report draws on the results of an analysis of client data, a survey of Citizens Advice advisors and a survey of 2,000 people across England. The analysis shows that a growing number of people who turn to Citizens Advice for advice report having mental health problems. In addition, clients with mental health problems tend to have more complex, urgent and multiple advice needs. The report uses Citizen Advice data to explore the advice needs of people with mental health problems across the areas of: finance, essential services, housing, employment, and benefits. It also provides evidence to show that the provision of practical advice and support alongside mental health services can improve patient wellbeing and outcomes and reduce demand on public services. Despite this, the research found that less than a third of people (32 per cent) nationally who access NHS services are referred to advice services, while twice as many (64 per cent) said this would be helpful. The report recommends that service providers should take action to ensure they are responding effectively to the needs of people with mental health problems and calls for government to fund a pilot for integrated practical support in primary mental healthcare settings. (Edited publisher abstract)
Focus on: people with mental ill health and hospital use: exploring disparities in hospital use for physical healthcare
- Authors:
- DORNING Holly, DAVIES Alisha, BLUNT Ian
- Publisher:
- QualityWatch
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 49
- Place of publication:
- London
Using hospital data, this study calculates the emergency and planned hospital activity rates for people with mental ill health, and examines how this changed over a five-year period (2009/10 to 2013/14) compared with a reference population. It also looks at what other factors, beyond mental ill health, are contributing to the differences. It examines whether people with mental ill health have more potentially preventable hospital admissions than those without mental ill health and explores whether people with mental ill health are more likely to have an emergency rather than a planned admission or stay longer in hospital for common physical healthcare procedures than those without mental ill health. The report shows that people with mental ill health use more emergency hospital care than those without mental ill health. In 2013/14, this was 3.2 times the accident and emergency (A&E) attendances and 4.9 times the emergency inpatient admissions. However, only a small part of this emergency care was explicitly to support mental health needs and deprivation is strongly associated with hospital use. The report also reveals that people with mental ill health had 3.6 times more potentially preventable emergency admissions than those without mental ill health in 2013/14. (Edited publisher abstract)
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.
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.
Reducing the risk of violent and aggressive behaviours
- Authors:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE, SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publishers:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
A quick guide for registered managers of mental health services for young people. The guide aims to help registered managers to support young people to manage and minimise violent and aggressive behaviour. It covers: preventing violent and aggressive behaviours, de-escalation, and training. It is based on NICE’s guideline and quality standard on violence and aggression. (Edited publisher abstract)
Local suicide prevention planning in England: an independent progress report
- Authors:
- CHADWICK Tom, OWENS Christabel, MORRISSEY Jacqui
- Publishers:
- Samaritans, University of Exeter
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 97
- Place of publication:
- Ewell
This report, from Samaritans and the University of Exeter, looks at the breadth and depth of suicide prevention planning within and across local authorities in England. Specifically, the research looked at the current state of local multi-agency suicide prevention action plans, the actions contained in local plans, and the successes and challenges in suicide prevention experienced by local authorities. The findings are drawn from survey research and qualitative interviews with local suicide prevention leads, and qualitative analysis of local suicide prevention plans. The report covers actions featured in local plans according to the seven priorities: reducing the risk of suicide in key high-risk groups; improving mental health in specific groups; reducing access to the means of suicide; information and support to those bereaved or affected by suicide; support to the media; support research, data collection and monitoring; and reducing rates of self harm. The research found that almost all local authority areas have established an action plan and multi-agency suicide prevention group. There is also a commitment to collaborative working at local level. However, the research found that some areas are further ahead than others, and that local areas would benefit from collaborating with neighbouring authorities where good practice could be shared, or economies of scale savings made. In addition, over three-quarters of local authorities said they would welcome additional support nationally to improve their suicide prevention activities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Londoners said: an analysis of the Thrive LDN community conversations
- Authors:
- DAVIE E., et al
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 52
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents feedback from 17 community workshops, delivered by Thrive LDN in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation, which asked Londoners how they could be better supported to be mentally healthy. The workshops were attended by over 1,000 Londoners including those who commission, provide and use services. In the workshops Londoners gave their views on how Thrive LDN's six aspirations to improve mental health could be delivered. The report includes quotations from attendees. The solutions shared common themes of spreading knowledge, skills and support so that people can better look after themselves and their neighbours. It shows that as well as wanting access to services, Londoners want to be able to help themselves. The report makes recommendations based on the discussions. These include: the development of a network of community champions to tackle isolation; using technological platforms to inform people about support and activities in their community; supporting the development of non-clinical crisis and other wellbeing centres; and providing support for parents through peer-parenting groups. (Edited publisher abstract)
Health matters: reducing health inequalities in mental illness
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Place of publication:
- London
Online resource bringing together data and evidence about what works in removing health inequalities experienced by people living with mental illness. The resource sets out the scale of the problem and looks at some of the factors that drive health inequalities. It then outlines some of the actions that local areas can take to reduce health inequalities, so that people with mental illness can achieve the same health outcomes and life expectancy as the rest of the population. These include addressing the social factors and improving living and working conditions; building stronger communities and social connectors; early intervention; and improving access to services; and building a competent workforce. The resource is aimed at health and care professionals, local commissioners and system partners, including the community and voluntary sector. The focus is on adults with more severe and enduring mental health problems, but many of the actions will be of benefit to all people experiencing mental illness. (Edited publisher abstract)