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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)
Improving the physical health of people with mental health problems: actions for mental health nurses
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND, NHS ENGLAND
- Publishers:
- Great Britain. Department of Health, Public Health England, NHS England
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 61
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing the available evidence, this resource provides practice advice to help mental health nurses to improve the physical health and wellbeing of people living with mental health problems. It builds on work to ensure parity of esteem between mental and physical health by giving equal attention to the physical health of people with mental health problems as is given to the general population, thus reducing health inequalities. The document focuses on how to deal with some of the main risk factors for physical health problems. It focuses on eight key areas for action: smoking, obesity, improving levels of physical activities, alcohol and substance misuse, sexual and reproductive health, medicine optimisation, dental and oral health, and reducing falls. Each area discussed incIudes information on why mental health nurses need to take action, activities to achieve change, examples of good practice and a review of the evidence base for practice. The publication is relevant for mental health nurses working both in inpatient settings and in the community and focuses on adults with mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
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.
Preventing tomorrow's rough sleepers: a good practice handbook
- Author:
- CASEY Louise
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 61p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- Wetherby
This handbook, based on the work of the Rough Sleepers Unit, gives practical and realistic ways for local authorities and other key partners to prevent homelessness. It contains sections on: identifying people at risk of homelessness; clear pathways for people entering and leaving institutions; preventing rough sleeping; and effective homeless prevention strategies. Also included are tables of service provisions to prevent rough sleeping and homelessness, listed by accommodation type and by user group. There is an appendix listing contact details for further information on projects that the manual identifies as being examples of good practice.
Reducing the need for restraint and restrictive intervention
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health and Social Care, GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Education
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Her Majesty's Government
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 73
- Place of publication:
- London
Guidance on supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health difficulties who are at risk of restrictive intervention. It aims to support health and social care services and special education settings to put measures in place and understand: the causes of children and young people’s behaviour that challenges; the times and situations when behaviour that challenges is more likely to occur; and the steps settings and services can take to support children and young people, including through the development of behaviour support plans. It outlines relevant law and guidance and provides a framework of core values and principles which support a proactive approach to supporting children and young people whose behaviour challenges. It also includes 12 case studies to illustrate essential features of good practice thorough assessment, understanding behaviour in context, consultation with children and their families, multi-disciplinary planning and review. (Edited publisher abstract)
Good practice in social prescribing for mental health: the role of nature-based interventions
- Authors:
- BRAGG R., LECK C.
- Publisher:
- Natural England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 117
- Place of publication:
- York
Building on early findings from Natural England, this research the value of nature-based or green care interventions within social prescribing services for people with mental health problems and highlights good practice in social prescribing services for commissioners. It draws on the results of an evidence review and an event for health and social care professionals involved with social prescribing in Leeds. The report looks at definitions of green care, models of social prescribing, examples of good practice, suggestions for scaling up nature-based interventions with social prescribing, and evidence of effectiveness and cost effectiveness. The review identified a number of different social prescribing models currently operating in England. The case studies included in the report suggest that good practice in social prescribing depends on good partnerships, high levels of cooperation and joint ownership between a wide range of individuals, groups and organisations with very different organisational cultures. Barriers to the sustainability and scaling up of social prescribing included the lack of a consistent referral mechanism and lack of direct funding for the social prescription element delivered by third sector providers. The report identifies key areas for future action (Edited publisher abstract)
Promoting men's mental health
- Editors:
- CONRAD David, WHITE Alan, et al
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 266p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This book highlights examples of good practice in the prevention and treatment of mental health problems in men in the UK. It includes over 30 contributors, including authors from the UK, Europe, United States, and Austria. It aims to encourage boys and men to seek help and also details examples of good preventive practice, such as increasing psychological well-being, competency, coping behaviour and skills, and creating supportive working and living settings. Topics include: culture and masculinity; social capital; urban distress; rural men’s mental health; fatherhood and the postnatal period; marketing masculinity; suicide; bereavement; older men and emotional well-being; combat-related stress; anger management and violence prevention; stress and the workplace; gay men; sexuality programmes for young men; working with dads and lads; prisoners and young offenders; homeless men; substance misuse; cancer; running a counselling service for men; the use of helplines and the internet; and how to promote men’s mental health services from the ground up.
Promotion and prevention in child, adolescent and young people mental health: the Greek experience of participation in the mental health network programme of the European Commission
- Authors:
- KOLAITIS Gerasimos, TSIANTIS John
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 5(3), August 2003, pp.31-35.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In 1997 the European Commission established the Mental Health Promotion Network to seek out, disseminate and promote best practice in mental health promotion and the prevention of mental disorders. The Network has commissioned a number of projects including two projects addressing the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental disorders in children and adolescents. Anticipated results included the establishment of criteria to identify good practice, development of a European database of good practice and widespread dissemination of good practice that could be implemented throughout the Community. Discusses the involvement and experiences of the staff employed in one organisation, from Greece, who have participated in the work Network, and highlights some of the difficulties faced and lessons learnt from participation in a multi-national project.
The welfare of children with mentally ill parents: learning from inter-country comparisons
- Authors:
- HETHERINGTON Rachael, BAISTOW Karen, KATZ Ilan, MESIE Jeffrey, TROWELL Judith
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 262p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Children with mentally ill parents have complex needs, and a wide range of mental health and social services may be involved. This can lead to problems of liaison and co-operation between different agencies and different disciplines. The study looks at different approaches to supporting families in ten European countries and one state in Australia. Common problems and effective responses are identified and used to build a European model of good practice, which takes into account the nature of the difficulties facing families and the strengths and weaknesses of national systems. The model is used as a basis for analysing the particular problems of the English system.
Joined up care: good practice in services for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs
- Author:
- KURTZ Zarrina
- Publisher:
- The Judith Trust
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 58p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report describing current services and projects that are working in ways that are multidisciplinary, preventative and innovative in their provision of services to people with learning difficulties and mental health needs.