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Towards the prevention of behavioural and psychiatric disorders in people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- ALLEN David, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 26(6), 2013, pp.501-514.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Intervention for behavioural and psychiatric disorders in people with intellectual disabilities often only takes place once these conditions are well established and more resistant to change. As an alternative, this paper promotes a public health prevention model and maps out opportunities for intervention at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. The resulting model is partly derived from generic research into these issues and partly on specific evidence on interventions for people with intellectual disabilities; it also contains more theoretical considerations. The additional research that is necessary to demonstrate the efficacy of the interventions identified is also considered. Central to this proposal is a greater integration of issues for people with intellectual disabilities within much broader policy and research agendas. (Publisher abstract)
Framework for reducing restrictive practices
- Author:
- PALEY-WAKEFIELD Sharon
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
This practical book provides a framework for organisations to identify and review what is happening in their services and then to actively reduce their reliance on restrictive practices at an individual and systemic level. Its purpose is to promote the development of ‘restraint free’ environments for vulnerable people, as advocated by BILD. The approaches suggested will lead to improvement within services, a reduction in the use of restrictive practices, as well as a better quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities with additional complex behaviour and/or mental health needs. The book includes an introduction to the framework and a toolkit element that puts the ideas and principles presented into practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
“Talk” about male suicide? learning from community programmes
- Authors:
- ROBINSON Mark, BRAYBROOK Debbie, ROBERTSON Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 18(3), 2013, pp.115-127.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the contribution of public awareness campaigning in developing community capacity toward preventing male suicide and explores emerging considerations for suicide prevention programme development. Design/methodology/approach: The paper draws on campaign evaluation data, specifically qualitative discussion groups with the general public, to report results concerning campaign processes, and “interim” effectiveness in changing public awareness and attitudes, and then discusses how progress is to be lasting and transformational. Findings: The campaign raised the awareness of a substantial proportion of those targeted, and affected attitudes and behaviour of those who were highly aware. The community settings approach was effective in reaching younger men, but there were challenges targeting the public more selectively, and engaging communities in a sustained way. Practical implications: The paper discusses emerging considerations for suicide prevention, focusing on gender and approaches and materials for engaging with the public as “influencers”. There are challenges to target audiences more specifically, provide a clear call to action, and engage the public in a sustained way. Social implications: The paper discusses emerging considerations for suicide prevention, focusing on gender and approaches and materials for engaging with the public as “influencers”. There are challenges to target audiences more specifically, provide a clear call to action, and engage the public in a sustained way. Originality/value: The paper adds fresh evidence of gendered communication processes, including their effects on public awareness, attitudes and engagement. Application of a theory of change model leads to systems level findings for sustaining programme gains. (Publisher abstract)
Time to change, time to evaluate. Invited commentary on...Evaluation of England’s Time to Change programme
- Author:
- SARTORIUS Norman
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 202(s55), April 2013, pp.s108-s109.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Time to Change is the largest national programme to counter stigma ever undertaken. It demonstrates that stigmatisation and its consequences are gradually becoming recognised as the most important obstacle to the development of mental health programmes. It also demonstrates that they can be prevented or reduced.This invited commentary looks at the importance of the indicators used to assess the success of the campaign; assessing the relevance of the goals set; measuring long term effects of a campaign and assessing patients' views. (Edited publisher abstract)
Culture and suicide: Korean-Canadian immigrants’ perspectives
- Authors:
- HAN Christina S.E., OLIFFE John L., OGRODNICZUK John S.
- Journal article citation:
- Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care, 6(2/3), 2013, pp.30-42.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe culture- and context-specific suicidal behaviours among Korean-Canadian immigrants as a means to guiding the development of targeted culturally sensitive suicide prevention programmes. Design/methodology/approach: Fifteen Korean-Canadian immigrants who had experiences with suicidal behaviours (e.g. suicidal ideation, suicide attempts) participated in this qualitative research study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted for 30-90 minutes individually and constant comparison analysis methods were used to inductively derive recurrent prevailing themes from the interview data. Findings: The study findings reveal that causes and triggers for suicidal behaviours among Korean-Canadians most often emerged from academic and work pressures, estranged family and altered identities. Permeating these themes were deeply embedded cultural values, which according to the participants, could afford protection or heighten the risk for suicide. Research limitations/implications: By focussing only on first-generation Korean-Canadian immigrants, the results are limited in what they can reasonably say about other Canadian immigrant sub-groups. Practical implications: In light of the current research findings, mental health care providers should be cognizant of immigrant patients’ cultural backgrounds and life circumstances as a means to further understanding what underpins their risk for suicide. Originality/value: Notwithstanding the aforementioned limitation, this study contributes important empirical insights about Korean-Canadian immigrants’ suicidal ideation and risk/protective factors. This not only adds to the wider literature connecting culture and suicidality, it affirms the need for culture-specific research as a means to developing culturally sensitive mental health services. (Publisher abstract)
Community-based roles promoting youth mental health: comparing the roles of teachers and coaches in promotion, prevention and early intervention
- Authors:
- MAZZER Kelly R., RICKWOOD Debra J.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 15(1), 2013, pp.29-42.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Mental health is an issue for the whole community. Effective support and intervention for mental health can be carried out across a range of contexts. This paper investigated teachers' and coaches' relative involvement in promotion, prevention and early intervention activities for young people's mental health. A set of activities representing promotion, prevention and early intervention for mental health was developed through expert consensus and was used in an online survey completed by 124 teachers and 147 coaches within Canberra, Australia. Results indicated both teachers and coaches frequently performed activities which promote young people's mental health. Teachers more commonly engaged in behaviour that supported prevention and early intervention for mental health than coaches. Encouraging adults in community-based roles to take early action in supporting young people's mental health is important to reduce the burden of mental health problems among young people and strengthen available pathways to mental health care. (Publisher abstract)
Prevention: wrestling with new economic realities
- Author:
- KNAPP Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 18(4), 2013, pp.186-191.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose : The purpose of this paper is to discuss the economic pressures on long-term care systems, and describe how an economic case might be made for better care, support and preventive strategies. Design/methodology/approach: Discussion of recent developments and research responses, with illustrations from previous studies. Findings: Economics evidence is highly relevant to decision makers in health, social care, and related systems. When resources are especially tight, economics evidence can sometimes persuade uncertain commissioners and others to adopt courses of action that improve the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. Originality/value: The paper uses long-established approaches in economic evaluation to discuss preventive and other strategies in today's challenging context. (Publisher abstract)
Guidance for commissioning public mental health services
- Author:
- JOINT COMMISSIONING PANEL FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- London
The Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health (JCP-MH) is a new collaboration co-chaired by the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, which brings together leading organisations and individuals with an interest in commissioning for mental health and learning disabilities. Public mental health involves: an assessment of the risk factors for mental disorder, the protective factors for wellbeing, and the levels of mental disorder and wellbeing in the local population; the delivery of appropriate interventions to promote wellbeing, prevent mental disorder, and treat mental disorder early; and ensuring that people at ‘higher risk’ of mental disorder and poor wellbeing are proportionately prioritised in assessment and intervention delivery. This guide is about the commissioning of public mental health interventions to reduce the burden of mental disorder, enhance mental wellbeing, and support the delivery of a broad range of outcomes relating to health, education and employment. It is the second version of the public mental health guide: It has been revised and updated to include new sources of data and information. (Edited publisher abstract)
Children of mentally ill or addicted parents participating in preventive support groups
- Authors:
- SANTVOORT Floor van, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 15(4), 2013, pp.198-213.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The large number of children with mentally ill or addicted parents calls for efficient provision of preventive support: interventions should be offered to children most at risk and attune to their risk levels and needs. This study provided insight in the (heterogeneous) needs of children participating in preventive support groups. Questionnaires were filled out by 170 children (8–12 years) and their ill parent on children's psychosocial problems, parental illness-related cognitions and various risk factors. Outcomes show that 55.7% of the children had clinical psychosocial problems, 13.3% had subclinical problems and 31% functioned relatively well. Eighty-three percent experienced multiple risk factors. A linear cumulative relation was found between the number of risk factors and intensity of child problems. Children were classified into four risk profiles according to their own functioning and family risk level. The heterogeneity in the support group participants might call for interventions of different intensity and content. (Publisher abstract)