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Smoking gun
- Author:
- CARLISLE Daloni
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 26.04.05, 2005, pp.19-21.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
There are increasing restrictions placed on smokers in public places, yet mental health inpatients continue to be exempt. Looks at the arguments for continuing to allow patients the freedom to smoke, and those for providing some support to help them quit. Also discusses the implications for staff health if smoking continues in psychiatric units.
Introduction to therapeutic communities
- Author:
- KENNARD David
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 192p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Sets the work of therapeutic communities within their historic and social context, looking in detail at the influence of leaders in the field, to create a backdrop against which current practice can be viewed. Examines communities aimed at specific sectors of society, including drug abusers, offenders, people with mental health problems, and people with severe personality disorders. Part two describes the day to day running of a therapeutic community, and the responsibilities, anxieties and rewards experienced by members of staff.
Publicly investigated
- Author:
- THOMAS Ben
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 7.2.96, 1996, pp.55-56.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Nurses' actions are often closely scrutinised in mental health inquiries. This article looks at the process of these inquiries and how recommendations from them are put into everyday practice.
An approach to staff training in residential services for people with mental health problems: a report of a demonstration project carried out as part of the Caring in Homes' Initiative's training for care staff programme
- Authors:
- PERETZ Liz, PAYNE Chris, YOULL Penny
- Publisher:
- Social Care Centre for Practice and Staff Development
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- Coventry
Drug and alcohol workers' view of positive psychology in the treatment of coexisting problems
- Authors:
- GOMEZ Katalin Ujhelyi, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 12(3), 2019, pp.145-160.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Positive psychology (PP) interventions have been suggested to be beneficial in the treatment of dual diagnosis (DD). The purpose of this paper is to investigate the perspective of psychosocial intervention (PSI) workers to explore the potential of a positive strengths-based approach in DD recovery. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative approach was employed with PSI workers who attended and observed a positive intervention delivered to DD clients. A focus group explored what these practitioners are already doing that resembles PP and their opinion regarding the utility of such interventions in recovery. Findings: Findings revealed that practitioners were already engaging in positive practice, however, randomly and infrequently with limited impact. Although this new approach was found valuable, potential challenges were identified and a possible discrepancy between staff views of clients and clients’ views of themselves in terms of their potential was detected. Research limitations/implications: The study involved a small and homogeneous sample. Further research is necessary to investigate staff views and ways of integrating PP with traditional treatment. Practical implications: Rather than merely attending to the psychological problems and dealing with symptoms, it is also necessary to directly target well-being to enable people to flourish with consideration of their readiness to change. Originality/value: Addressing a gap in the literature, the present study explored positive themes in current practice and forms part of the evaluation of a newly developed strengths-based approach for individuals with coexisting problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health and debt collection: a story of progress? Exploring changes in debt collectors’ attitudes and practices when working with customers with mental health problems, 2010–2016
- Authors:
- EVANS Jamie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 27(6), 2018, pp.496-503.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: In recent years, the UK debt collection industry has taken steps to improve its policies and practices in relation to customers with mental health problems. Little data, however, have been collected to evidence change. Aims: This paper examines whether the reported attitudes and practices of debt collection staff when working with customers with mental health problems have changed between 2010 and 2016. Method: This paper draws on descriptive and regression analyses of two cross-sectional surveys of debt collection staff: one conducted in 2010 and one conducted in 2016. Results: All variables analysed show statistically significant changes between 2010 and 2016 indicative of improved reported attitudes and practices. Conclusions: While results suggest an improvement in attitudes and practice may have occurred between 2010 and 2016, research is required to understand this potential shift, its likely causes, and concrete impact on customers. (Publisher abstract)
Mental health promotion competencies in the health sector based on a Delphi study
- Authors:
- TAMMINEN Nina, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 13(6), 2018, pp.297-306.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Effective public mental health policy and practice call for a trained workforce that is competent in mental health promotion and delivering on improved mental health. Systematic information on what competencies are needed for mental health promotion practice in the health sector is lacking. The purpose of this paper is to investigate these competencies for mental health promotion. Design/methodology/approach: A Delphi survey was carried out to facilitate a consensus-building process on development of the competencies. Professionals (n=32) working in mental health and mental health promotion took part in the survey. The experts were asked their professional views on the needed competencies as well as to rank the importance of the competencies. Two questionnaire rounds were carried out in order to reach consensus. Findings: In total, 16 main competencies and 56 subcompetencies were identified through the Delphi survey. The competencies were divided into three category domains: theoretical knowledge, practical skills and attitudes and values each category representing an important aspect of mental health promotion competency. Practical implications: The competencies provide a resource for workforce development, as they illustrate what theoretical knowledge, practical skills and attitudes and values are required. They provide an instrument to enhance education and training programmes in mental health promotion contributing to a more skilled workforce and improved quality of practice as well. Originality/value: A strong consensus was reached within the participating experts, them viewing all competencies as important. The identified competencies highlight the great variety of different competencies and competency areas that are needed for effective mental health promotion practice in the health sector. (Publisher abstract)
Voluntary reporting on disability, mental health and wellbeing: a framework to support employers to report voluntarily on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Work and Pensions, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health and Social Care
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
The voluntary reporting framework has been developed by the government in partnership with leading businesses and third sector organisations to support employers to voluntarily report information on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. It also sets out the benefits of increased transparency in the workplace, guidance on how data can be collected and where it can be reported, and links to further support. The aim is that greater transparency and reporting will act as effective leavers in creating cultural change and a more inclusive society. The framework is aimed at organisations with over 250 employees, but can be used by employers of any size. (Edited publisher abstract)
Neuroscience and music meet in an innovative new approach to mental health: “change of mind”
- Author:
- McGANNAN Ben
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 16(2), 2017, pp.86-87.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article Change of Mind”, which is a a new initiative that taps the power of music to elicit empathy and thereby encourage a more supportive workplace environment for sufferers from mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health first aid for the elderly: a pilot study of a training program adapted for helping elderly people
- Authors:
- SVENSSON Bengt, HANSSON Lars
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 21(6), 2017, pp.595-601.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: Epidemiological studies have shown a high prevalence of mental illness among the elderly. Clinical data however indicate both insufficient detection and treatment of illnesses. Suggested barriers to treatment include conceptions that mental health symptoms belong to normal ageing and lack of competence among staff in elderly care in detecting mental illness. A Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training programme for the elderly was developed and provided to staff in elderly care. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in knowledge in mental illness, confidence in helping a person, readiness to give help and attitudes towards persons with mental illness. Method: Single group pre-test–post-test design. Results: The study group included staff in elderly care from different places in Sweden (n = 139). Significant improvements in knowledge, confidence in helping an elderly person with mental illness and attitudes towards persons with mental illness are shown. Skills acquired during the course have been practiced during the follow-up. Conclusions: The adaption of MHFA training for staff working in elderly care gives promising results. Improvements in self-reported confidence in giving help, attitudes towards persons with mental illness and actual help given to persons with mental illness are shown. However, the study design allows no firm conclusions and a randomised controlled trail is needed to investigate the effectiveness of the programme. Outcomes should include if the detection and treatment of mental illness among the elderly actually improved. (Edited publisher abstract)