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Talk to me 2: suicide and self harm prevention strategy and action plan for Wales: consultation document
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
A consultation document, seeking views on the national action plan to reduce suicide and self-harm in Wales. The plan sets out the strategic aims and objectives for the period 2014- 2019. It identifies priority people, places and actions and sets out how to deliver action nationally and locally. The consultation period ends on 5 March 2015. (Edited publisher abstract)
Preventing suicide: a global imperative
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 89
- Place of publication:
- Geneva
This report provides a global knowledge base on suicide and suicide attempts as well as actionable steps for countries. It aims to encourage and support countries to develop or strengthen comprehensive suicide prevention strategies in a multisectoral public health approach. It proposes practical guidance on strategic actions that governments can take on the basis of their resources and existing suicide prevention activities. Over 800,000 people die due to suicide every year and it is the second leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds. There are indications that for each adult who died of suicide there may have been more than 20 others attempting suicide. The report argues that suicides are preventable and that an effective strategy for preventing suicides and suicide attempts is to restrict access to the most common means, including pesticides, firearms and certain medications. Health-care services need to incorporate suicide prevention as a core component while early identification and effective management are key to ensuring that people receive the care they need. The report recognises that communities play a critical role in suicide prevention and can provide social support to vulnerable individuals and engage in follow-up care, fight stigma and support those bereaved by suicide. (Edited publisher abstract)
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)
+20 report
- Author:
- RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS
- Publisher:
- Rethink Mental Illness
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- London
Features case studies of people who have lost a loved one with schizophrenia, because they did not get the support they needed. The report shows that people with schizophrenia are at risk of dying on average 20 years younger than the current British life expectancy of 81, mainly because of preventable physical illnesses. These stories highlight the many factors that put people with schizophrenia at risk – including the impact of antipsychotic medication, lifestyle factors, poor health monitoring by the NHS, and the dismissive attitude of some health professionals towards people with severe mental illness. The document also sets out five things that need to change to help people with schizophrenia have the same life expectancy as the general population. These include: ensuring the mental health, physical healthcare and social care are properly integrated, screening and tailored help for common problems such as weight gain, increased access to stop smoking services and physical activities for people with mental illness; ensuring that they receive proper physical health checks by GPs, and ensuring that staff in specialist mental health services are trained to provide for the physical health needs of people with mental illnesses. (Edited publisher abstract)
Delirium: QS63
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This quality standard covers the prevention, diagnosis and management of delirium in adults (18 years and over) in hospital or long-term care settings. It is designed to contribute to improvements in the following outcomes: length of hospital stay; detection of delirium; incidence of delirium; falls in hospital; mortality; adults' experience of hospital care; and carer involvement in healthcare.
What works in preventing and treating poor mental health in looked after children?
- Authors:
- LUKE Nikki, et al
- Publisher:
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 214
- Place of publication:
- London
A review of the evidence on poor mental health prevention and treatment in looked after children. Looked after children have a higher than average risk of developing mental health difficulties as a result of a range of individual factors (biology, personal characteristics) as well as environmental factors (experiences before and in care, situational context. A biological or behavioural response that is a strength in one context can become problematic in a different context. The report considers the evidence on general features of the care environment and children’s well-being and assesses the choice between being at home and being in care, between different forms of permanence for those not returned to their families and between residential care, foster care, and multi-dimensional foster care for those who have not achieved family-based permanence. It also examines some of the assessment instruments used with looked after children and reviews a number of specific interventions for mental health issues. The report offers some recommendations for policy, practice and research, emphasising the importance of early interventions, strong relationships, carer training, continuity of care, child-centred interventions and a flexible interpretation of children’s behaviour. (Edited publisher abstract)
Factors that influence suicidal ideation among elderly Korean immigrants: focus on diatheses and stressors
- Authors:
- KIM Bum Jung, AHN Joonhee
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 18(5), 2014, pp.619-627.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: The study examined major diatheses and stressors directly related to suicidal ideation among elderly Korean immigrants. The study also explored the significant interactions among these factors.Method: Data were collected from a cross-sectional survey of 220 elderly Korean immigrants (age ≥ 65) in Los Angeles County.Results: Using a robust hierarchical regression, the study found that neuroticism and hopelessness were significantly associated with suicidal ideation. In addition, two interaction terms – neuroticism by hopelessness and neuroticism by acculturation – were both significant predictor variables with strong explanatory power.Conclusion: The theoretical implications as well as the practical implications for developing and implementing late-life suicide prevention strategies are discussed. (Publisher abstract)
Exploring primary care activities in ACT teams
- Authors:
- VANDERLIP Erik R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 50(4), 2014, pp.466-473.
- Publisher:
- Springer
People with serious mental illness often receive inadequate primary and preventive care services. Federal healthcare reform endorses team-based care that provides high quality primary and preventive care to at risk populations. Assertive community treatment (ACT) teams offer a proven, standardised treatment approach effective in improving mental health outcomes for the seriously mentally ill. Much is known about the effectiveness of ACT teams in improving mental health outcomes, but the degree to which medical care needs are addressed is not established. The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which ACT teams address the physical health of the population they serve. ACT team leaders were invited to complete an anonymous, web-based survey to explore attitudes and activities involving the primary care needs of their clients. Information was collected regarding the use of health screening tools, physical health assessments, provision of medical care and collaboration with primary care systems. Data was analysed from 127 team leaders across the country, of which 55 completed the entire survey. Nearly every ACT team leader believed ACT teams have a role in identifying and managing the medical co-morbidities of their clientele. ACT teams report participation in many primary care activities. ACT teams are providing a substantial amount of primary and preventive services to their population. The survey suggests standardisation of physical health identification, management or referral processes within ACT teams may result in improved quality of medical care. ACT teams are in a unique position to improve physical health care by virtue of having medically trained staff and frequent, close contact with their clients. (Edited publisher abstract)
A comparison of service use among youth involved with juvenile justice and mental health
- Authors:
- LIEBENBERG Linda, UNGAR Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 39, 2014, pp.117-122.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This article examines the risk of internalising and externalising disorders and related service use histories of two groups of youth: one group sampled from justice services, and a second sampled from mental health services. Self-report data from 152 multiple service using youth are included in the present analysis. Data shows that both groups of youth have similar levels of risk for mental health problems and equal levels of engagement in delinquent behaviour. There are however disparities in levels of engagement across service providers: youth engaged predominantly with justice services report much lower levels of engagement with mental health services. Given equal levels of engagement in delinquent behaviour combined with significantly higher levels of engagement with police by youth engaged with justice services, findings suggest that earlier mental health intervention may divert youth from the legal system. (Publisher abstract)
Annual report of the Chief Medical Officer 2013, public mental health priorities: investing in the evidence
- Authors:
- DAVIES Sally C., et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 320
- Place of publication:
- London
The 2013 annual report of the Chief Medical Officer looks at the epidemiology of public mental health, the quality of evidence, and possible future innovations. It aims to increase transparency about progress within public health and to help encourage improvements across England. The first chapters provide the Chief Medical Officer's response to the evidence-base and the challenges facing public health in England. They also make 14 recommendations to improve the public’s mental health. These are grouped into the areas of: commissioning and service development; information, intelligence an data, work, workforce training and practice; and policy. The remainder of the report is written by a range of internationally recognised experts who provide evidence about key issues in public mental health in England. Sections covered are: science and technology; mental health across the life course (covering children, young people, adults and older adults); the economic case for better public mental health: parity of esteem and the importance of treating mental health as equal to physical health; and the needs and safety of people with mental illness. This section includes discussion of violence, suicide and self-harm; addictions, dependence and substance misuse; and ethnic inequalities and social exclusion. Key highlights from the report include the need to acknowledge that mental health is just as important as mental health and the need to help people with mental illness stay in work. (Edited publisher abstract)