This article explores the role of a Start Manchester project in using art as therapy for people with mental health needs. The article focuses on an art appreciation project which included discussion, art history, art criticism, practical art, and creative writing. An exhibition of the work at the end of the course proved so successful that the gallery requested an extension
This article explores the role of a Start Manchester project in using art as therapy for people with mental health needs. The article focuses on an art appreciation project which included discussion, art history, art criticism, practical art, and creative writing. An exhibition of the work at the end of the course proved so successful that the gallery requested an extension
Subject terms:
mental health problems, self-esteem, arts, art therapy;
Branching Out is a programme run by the Forestry Commission in Scotland for mental health service users which aims to encourage people to use woodland spaces, undertake conservation activities and learn basic wilderness survival skills. The outdoor therapy programme helps to improve confidence levels and self-esteem and encourage better mental wellbeing. Originally a six month pilot, Branching Out now has 20 groups operating across Scotland. To date the initiative has transformed the lives of 500 people with mental health issues. An additional programme has now been developed in partnership with healthcare organisations to train those with potential as future leaders. In a short case study one man describes how he has benefited from the programme.
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Branching Out is a programme run by the Forestry Commission in Scotland for mental health service users which aims to encourage people to use woodland spaces, undertake conservation activities and learn basic wilderness survival skills. The outdoor therapy programme helps to improve confidence levels and self-esteem and encourage better mental wellbeing. Originally a six month pilot, Branching Out now has 20 groups operating across Scotland. To date the initiative has transformed the lives of 500 people with mental health issues. An additional programme has now been developed in partnership with healthcare organisations to train those with potential as future leaders. In a short case study one man describes how he has benefited from the programme.
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Subject terms:
mental health problems, self-esteem, environment, therapy and treatment, ecotherapy;
Boxing-based fitness classes are helping service users gain confidence at one of several activity schemes run by Mind in Croydon. Some service users have trained as fitness instructors since being involved in the fitness classes.
Boxing-based fitness classes are helping service users gain confidence at one of several activity schemes run by Mind in Croydon. Some service users have trained as fitness instructors since being involved in the fitness classes.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, physical exercise, self-esteem, service users, sport;
This article describes 'Bouncing Trax', a music project that has been reaching out to south London's disaffected youth. Groups of clients attend classes in music production at the Deptford-based Midi Music Company. Everyone who completes the eight-week programme walks away with a certificate and a CD of his or her work. In a written evaluation the Midi Music team described the clients as being "productive, respectful and attentive" and feedback from those who referred clients was generally very positive.
This article describes 'Bouncing Trax', a music project that has been reaching out to south London's disaffected youth. Groups of clients attend classes in music production at the Deptford-based Midi Music Company. Everyone who completes the eight-week programme walks away with a certificate and a CD of his or her work. In a written evaluation the Midi Music team described the clients as being "productive, respectful and attentive" and feedback from those who referred clients was generally very positive.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, music, self-esteem, social skills, young people, communication skills, community mental health services;
Reports on an initiative by the active outreach team at Julian Housing Support in Norwich which is teaching mental health service users the martial art of tae kwon do. It provides them with route to greater self-esteem, an appreciation of discipline and control, and a sense of belonging.
Reports on an initiative by the active outreach team at Julian Housing Support in Norwich which is teaching mental health service users the martial art of tae kwon do. It provides them with route to greater self-esteem, an appreciation of discipline and control, and a sense of belonging.
Subject terms:
leisure activities, mental health problems, physical exercise, self-esteem, service users, groups;
Boxercise has many benefits, not just for physical and mental health but also for confidence, self-esteem and motivation. The author reports on the achievements of the Mind in Croydon Boxercise programme.
Boxercise has many benefits, not just for physical and mental health but also for confidence, self-esteem and motivation. The author reports on the achievements of the Mind in Croydon Boxercise programme.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, motivation, physical exercise, self-esteem, social inclusion, sport;
Swinfen Hall Prison and Youth Offender Institution in Staffordshire has been awarded a World Health Organization best practice award for its healthy living centre project. This article provides a brief overview of the project which aims to raise the self-esteem and improve the mental well-being of its inmates.
Swinfen Hall Prison and Youth Offender Institution in Staffordshire has been awarded a World Health Organization best practice award for its healthy living centre project. This article provides a brief overview of the project which aims to raise the self-esteem and improve the mental well-being of its inmates.
Subject terms:
intervention, mental health, mental health problems, self-esteem, young offender institutions, young offenders;
The author describes the TABS Transition Project, a project in the North of England which provides flexible programmes of support to vulnerable young people moving on to secondary schools, including those with mental health problems. The programme does this though a team of learning mentors.
The author describes the TABS Transition Project, a project in the North of England which provides flexible programmes of support to vulnerable young people moving on to secondary schools, including those with mental health problems. The programme does this though a team of learning mentors.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mentoring, self-esteem, schools, secondary schools, young people, educational performance;
It can be difficult to engage with clients with co-existing substance misuse and mental health problems, known as dual diagnosis. Describes a project that uses music to engage service users with dual diagnosis problems.
It can be difficult to engage with clients with co-existing substance misuse and mental health problems, known as dual diagnosis. Describes a project that uses music to engage service users with dual diagnosis problems.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, music therapy, self-esteem, substance misuse, user participation, dual diagnosis, groupwork;
This case study describes the work of Y-Talk counselling and therapy service, a key part of Sheffield YMCA’s Interchange Emotional Well-Being Programme. Y-Talk provides an accessible service for 16-25 year olds. It aims to fill a gap between universal and more specialist mental health services and is designed specifically for young people making the transition into adulthood. Many of the young people who are referred for help would be either unable or unwilling to access specialist statutory mental health services provided through the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) or the Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS). The case study provides background to the project, information about designing the service, involving young people in the service, intended outcomes, measuring impact, and resources involved.
This case study describes the work of Y-Talk counselling and therapy service, a key part of Sheffield YMCA’s Interchange Emotional Well-Being Programme. Y-Talk provides an accessible service for 16-25 year olds. It aims to fill a gap between universal and more specialist mental health services and is designed specifically for young people making the transition into adulthood. Many of the young people who are referred for help would be either unable or unwilling to access specialist statutory mental health services provided through the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) or the Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS). The case study provides background to the project, information about designing the service, involving young people in the service, intended outcomes, measuring impact, and resources involved.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, psychotherapy, self-esteem, service transitions, voluntary sector, young adults, young people, case studies, counselling;