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Working well
- Author:
- JACKSON Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, May 2008, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
A new report on the health of the working age population in the UK, 'Working for a Healthier Tomorrow', highlights the importance of early intervention and better workplace support to cut the numbers of people claiming long term sickness benefits. This article looks at the problem and discusses some current initiatives.
What have we learnt about mental health and employment?
- Authors:
- SECKER Jenny, GROVE Bob, SEEBOHM Patience
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 11(1), 2006, pp.8-15.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
This article examines the evidence regarding who can benefit from vocational interventions, service users' motivation to work, how people can be helped to find and keep a job and how unemployment can be prevented in the first place. The authors then look at practice evidence to show how effective services aimed at supporting service users to return or retain contact with the labour market can be developed.
SCIE research briefing 38: mental health, employment and the social care workforce
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, SEYMOUR Linda, et al
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 23p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This research briefing draws on research, policy and guidance to summarise the evidence on what prevents people with mental health problems from working or retaining work in social care and what can be done to enable them to work. In particular it looks at evidence about discriminatory practice against people with mental health problems; and the evidence about recruitment and retention practices that can help in securing and retaining employment in the social care workforce. The implications for the policy community, practitioners, primary care, employees and for taking therapies are also provided.
The effectiveness of workplace counselling: a systematic review
- Author:
- McLEOD John
- Journal article citation:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 10(4), December 2010, pp.238-248.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Presents the findings of a review on the effectiveness of workplace counselling which examined English language studies published between 1980 and 2005. Workplace counselling is defined here as being internally delivered at work, or externally through, for example, employer financed Employee Assistance Programmes, or sourced independently by employees. Findings are analysed in terms of client satisfaction, psychological functioning, the meaning of work, work behaviour, and negative outcomes. The results showed general effectiveness in alleviating psychological problems, significantly altered sickness absence, and had a moderate effect on attitudes to work. The author discusses his concerns with methodological issues and calls for additional research in order to reiterate that workplace counselling is an evidence based example of good practice.
Tackling discrimination
- Author:
- THORNICROFT Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, June 2006, pp.26-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The author discusses the practical steps that can be taken to tackle the discrimination and social exclusion experienced by users of mental health services. The article covers the following topics: empowerment of people with mental illness themselves; providing better information and knowledge about mental health problems; improved opportunities for employment; and national campaigns.
Mental health problems in people with learning disabilities: prevention, assessment and management: NG54
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Place of publication:
- London
Practice guideline which covers preventing, assessing and managing mental health problems in children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. The guideline aims to improve assessment and support for mental health conditions, and help people with learning disabilities and their families and carers to be involved in their care. The recommendations include that: the person's communication needs and level of understanding should be considered throughout their assessment, treatment and care; that professionals with expertise in mental health problems in people with learning disabilities should coordinate mental health assessments; the impact of the social and physical environment on the mental health of people with learning disabilities should be considered when developing care plans; adults with learning disabilities should be supported to participate in paid or voluntary work. The recommendations also provide guidance on delivering psychological and pharmacological interventions. The guideline covers all settings, including health, social care, education, and forensic and criminal justice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Poverty and mental health: a review to inform the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Anti-Poverty Strategy
- Author:
- ELLIOTT Iris
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 110
- Place of publication:
- London
To inform Joseph Rowntree’s Anti-Poverty Strategy, this review examines the evidence on public policies and services that effectively address mental health and poverty experienced by adults and children. It covers both preventative initiatives and initiatives that support people experiencing poverty and living with mental health problems to recover from mental health problems or move out of poverty. The review draws on an existing policy and research material, including systematic reviews and reports from government, public bodies and think tanks. It begins by considering the relationship between poverty and mental health, and proposes a conceptual framework for addressing this. It outlines mental health and poverty across the life course, including its cumulative impacts. The importance of promoting self-management, peer support, community development and movement building is discussed. The review then looks at the role of public services in reducing poverty and mental ill health. Health, social care, education, employment, social security, advice and planning services are briefly considered. It then looks at the challenges of costings and the evidence base for investing in mental health as a poverty reduction strategy. It then makes recommendations informed by Joseph Rowntree Foundations ‘4 Ps’ - Pockets (the resources available to households); Prospects ( people’s life chances); Prevention; and Places (people’s homes and communities). These recommendations address cross-cutting themes of data and research, stigma and discrimination, and MHiAP; actions at each stage of the life course and actions across the life course. (Edited publisher abstract)
National programme for improving mental health and well-being: action plan 2003-2006
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive,|Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The four key aims for National Programme action during 2003-2006 are: raising awareness and promoting mental health and well-being; eliminating stigma and discrimination; preventing suicide; and promoting and supporting recovery. The National Programme aims to work with and through others to achieve these key aims in the following priority areas: improving infant mental health (the early years); improving the mental health of children and young people; improving mental health and well-being in employment and working life ; improving mental health and well-being in later life; improving community mental health and well-being; and improving the ability of public services to act in support of the promotion of mental health and the prevention of mental illness
Reducing re-offending by ex-prisoners: summary of the Social Exclusion Unit report
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report by the Social Exclusion Unit. Examines the causes, costs and measures for preventing reoffending. It is estimated that of those prisoners released in 1997, 58 per cent were convicted of another crime within two years. Thirty six per cent were back inside on another prison sentence. The system particularly struggles to reform young offenders.
Reducing re-offending by ex-prisoners
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 218p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report by the Social Exclusion Unit. Examines the causes, costs and measures for preventing reoffending. It is estimated that of those prisoners released in 1997, 58 per cent were convicted of another crime within two years. Thirty six per cent were back inside on another prison sentence. The system particularly struggles to reform young offenders.