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From segregation to inclusion: commissioning guidance on day services for people with mental health problems
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 21p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance is designed to assist commissioners of mental health services in the refocusing of day services for working-age adults with mental health problems into community resources that promote social inclusion and promote the role of work and gaining skills in line with current policy and legislation.
Resettling prisoners with mental health needs or a learning disability
- Author:
- NACRO
- Publisher:
- NACRO
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 80p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The successful resettlement of offenders is vital in order to reduce both reoffending and social exclusion. Yet meeting the often complex resettlement needs of offenders with a mental health problem or learning disability can be extremely challenging. This guide aims to give practitioners from a range of agencies and organisations a thorough understanding of resettlement issues and interventions so they can better help members of this group to successfully reintegrate into the community following release from custody. The guide seeks to emphasise that resettlement is not an abstract notion, but something which should be undertaken in consultation with the offender. The chapters of the guide mirror the reducing reoffending pathways laid down in the government's Reducing Reoffending National Action Plan looking at: accommodation; education, training and employment; accessing mental healthcare or learning disability services; drugs and alcohol; benefits, finance and debts; families and children; and attitudes, thinking and behaviour. The guide sets out good practice and guidance, as well as identifying a number of useful organisations which can assist further with the task.
Mental health promotion and mental health care in refugees and migrants: technical guidance
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- vi, 31
- Place of publication:
- Copenhagen
The experience of migration can be complex and stressful, related to events before departure, during travel and transit, and after arrival. Consequently, refugees and migrants can suffer from mental disorders, although prevalence is highly variable across studies and population groups. This guidance reviews the prevalence of some disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depressive and anxiety disorders. It highlights best available evidence on prevalence of mental health disorders in refugees and migrants and interventions. Areas and models for intervention to promote mental health and provide good mental health care to refugee and migrant groups include: promoting social integration, overcoming barriers to access for mental health care; facilitating engagement with services; and treatment for people with mental health problems. Based on evidence regarding risk factors and areas for intervention, eight key priority action areas are identified for consideration by policy-makers regarding the mental health of refugees and migrants. (Edited publisher abstract)
Work, recovery and inclusion: employment support for people in contact with secondary mental health services
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Work and Pensions, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 69p.
- Place of publication:
- London
People with mental health conditions can and do work, with many thousands of people with mental health conditions working in a broad range of roles. However, the proportion of people who are employed who have severe mental health conditions compared to other groups is unacceptably low, despite a high proportion of people saying that they would like to work. This document examines a process where people who are in contact with secondary mental health services are helped to get jobs, and where having a mental health condition is not seen as a barrier to work. The long term goal is to radically increase the number of people in contact with secondary mental health services in employment by 2025, and to narrow the gap between their employment rate and that of disabled people generally. This document intends is to bring about a sustained and significant step-change in performance and outcomes. This vision is underpinned by a number of core principles which have guided their development of commitments in the strategy.
Paths to personalisation in mental health: a whole system, whole life framework
- Author:
- NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT UNIT
- Publisher:
- National Mental Health Development Unit
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 49p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This framework has been developed to help all those involved in developing personalised services and approaches for people with mental health needs. The framework starts from the point of view of someone with mental health needs, and uses first person statements to consider the question 'What makes this happen'. It is organised in 13 broad sections. The sections include: person-centred systems and approaches; information and advice; support for managing personal budgets; support for carers; creative commissioning; partnership for inclusion; prevention and early intervention; good leadership; workforce and organizational development; and stories and personal accounts. Practical suggestions of things to put into place to achieve specific goals are included in each section. Pointers to good practice and sources of advice and information are provided throughout. The framework can be used as a tool to check what needs to be in place for personalisation in mental health.