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Food for thought: mental health and nutrition briefing
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing focuses on how nutrition can be effectively integrated into public health strategies to protect and improve mental health and emotional wellbeing. It discusses what is known about the relationship between nutrition and mental health, looks at foods that have a negative effect on mental health and the role of food in preventing mental health problems. It also presents evidence of links between diet and the mental health conditions of depression, schizophrenia, dementia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The briefing makes nine policy recommendations. (Edited publisher abstract)
Tackling social inequalities to reduce mental health problems: how everyone can flourish equally
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 77
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes the extent of inequalities that contribute to poor mental health in the UK today. It explains how certain circumstances interact with our individual risk and discusses communities that are facing vulnerabilities. Experiencing poverty, having and Adverse childhood experiences (ACE), being a member of minority cultural or social group and environmental circumstances, such as being homeless or living in poor-quality housing are create increased risks to mental health. The report also provides evidence to show how addressing social, economic, cultural and environmental inequalities can help to reduce the prevalence of mental health problems. Interventions and approaches discussed include: whole-community approaches, mobilising community assets, prioritising poverty and income inequality, and improving the educational attainment of teenagers. The report calls for cross-sectoral action on mental health and concludes with proposed actions to address mental health inequalities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Better mental health for all: a public health approach to mental health improvement
- Authors:
- FACULTY OF PUBLIC HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publishers:
- Faculty of Public Health, Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 65
- Place of publication:
- London
This report looks at what can be done individually and collectively to improve the mental health of individuals, families and communities and prevent mental health problems using a public health approach. The report aims to encourage proportionate use of universal services with a focus on the promotion of mental wellbeing and on high level support for those at risk of poor mental health and mental health problems, complementing recovery and prevention approaches. Section one maps out why mental health is an important, highlights its economic and social costs and examines why it is often overlooked. Section two outlines the risk and protective factors through the life course from the early years, to adulthood and later-life. It also looks at the risk and protective factors across communities, for example in the home, education and work settings, and the effects of the built environment and neighbourhoods. Section three addresses approaches and interventions to improve mental health at different stages of the life course and in different settings. Section four offers a practical guide to enable practitioners to support their own mental wellbeing. Case studies of innovative public mental health programmes and projects being run across the UK are included throughout. Annex A includes a list of initiatives received as entries for the Faculty of Public Health public mental health award, 10 of which are included in the report as case examples. (Edited publisher abstract)