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The impact of exercise projects to promote mental wellbeing
- Authors:
- MALCOLM Estelle, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 22(6), 2013, pp.519-527.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This study investigates whether exercise projects, funded by the time to change anti-stigma programme to reduce mental health-related stigma and discrimination in England, can improve (1) wellbeing, (2) participation in physical activity, (3) readiness to disclose mental health problems or (4) perceived reduction in levels of stigma and discrimination. Participants of exercise projects run in routine community settings by local Mind and Rethink Mental Illness associations completed the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) and questions addressing the other three outcomes at baseline and three month follow-up (N = 2663 baseline; N = 531 three month follow-up). Results found there was significant improvement at three months on the WEMWBS; readiness to disclose and participation in physical activity outside of the project. Community-based exercise projects have the potential to produce multifaceted positive outcomes for people with mental health problems; however, more methodologically robust studies are needed to adequately determine the effects of exercise. (Edited publisher abstract)
Examining the impact of this is my brave on mental illness stigma and willingness to seek help: a pilot study
- Author:
- KOSYLUK Kristin
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 54(3), 2018, p.276–281.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This Is My Brave (TIMB) is a contact-based mental illness stigma reduction program, set in theaters, meant to reduce stigma, increase beliefs about empowerment and recovery, and improve attitudes towards treatment seeking for mental health concerns. The authors conducted the first empirical evaluation of TIMB using a pre-post survey design. Approximately 481 audience members of TIMB performances were invited to complete a survey of stigmatizing attitudes towards mental illness, beliefs about recovery and empowerment, and willingness to seek treatment at pre-and post-performance. Analyses of responses from 372 participants using paired samples t-tests revealed changes in the desired direction on all variables from pre-test to post-test. Audience members experienced a decrease in stigma, improvements in beliefs about recovery and empowerment, and greater willingness to seek treatment. TIMB is a promising stigma-reduction program and there is a need for a more detailed investigation of the program’s impact using more rigorous methodology. (Publisher abstract)
Developing guidelines for sharing lived experience of staff in health and social care
- Authors:
- MORGAN Philip, LAWSON Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 19(2), 2015, pp.78-86.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Since 2010, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust has been running a Hidden Talents project seeking to better understand how mental health services can value the lived experience of their staff. The purpose of this paper is to inform discussions on how clinicians and other staff can share their lived experience of mental health problems to improve the experience of people who access services, their carers and supporters and promote the wellbeing of all staff. Design/methodology/approach: The discussion paper was developed through the use of qualitative data collected through three focus groups. One of the focus groups represented people who are part of the Hidden Talents Project, one focus group had representatives of the different professional bodies and the third represented people who access services. Findings: It was identified that there were two differing considerations between sharing personal experience one was sharing with people who access services, the other was sharing with colleagues and managers. It was identified that in order to safely share personal experience it needed to happen in an supportive organisational culture. A number of suggestions were made as to considered why, when, how and what to share with people who access services. Research limitations/implications: This is not a formal piece of research, rather it is an exploration of a range of views and set out into a discussion document. Further action and research is required to explore this topic area in more detail. Originality/value: At present a number of mental health services are beginning to address the value of lived experience in the workforce. Very little has been published exploring how people can share their live experience. This paper provides a starting point for these discussions. (Publisher abstract)
No health without mental health: mental health dashboard
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 74
- Place of publication:
- London
This first annual mental health “dashboard” gathers the best information available to show progress against the six objectives set out in ‘No health without mental health: a cross-government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages’ (Department of Health, 2011). The publication provides a concise picture of mental health outcomes in the form of graphs and charts accompanied by commentaries and context of the information provided. It draws on publicly available sources of information on mental health services, the physical wellbeing of people with mental health problems, and experiences of stigma and discrimination. The technical appendix provides links to the original data sources. (Edited publisher abstract)
No health without mental health: mental health dashboard: technical appendix
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 47
- Place of publication:
- London
The publication ‘No health without mental health: mental health dashboard’ gathers the best information available to show progress against the six objectives set out in ‘No health without mental health: a cross-government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages’ (Department of Health, 2011). For those wishing to investigate the information further, or explore the measures in the dashboard in more detail, links to original data sources are included in this technical appendix. This supporting analysis presents more detailed information on the data sources used. Each dashboard measure includes analysis of a small number of the most relevant Equality Act protected characteristics, based on the data which is currently available. Links to data which will allow additional analysis are included in this appendix. (Edited publisher abstract)
Children's voices: a review of evidence on the subjective wellbeing of children with mental health needs in England
- Authors:
- APLAND Kara, et al
- Publisher:
- Children's Commissioner for England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores findings from an evidence review of the views and experiences of children with mental health needs, covering both views on mental health services and issues related to their subjective wellbeing. It examines the results of 8 studies identified using a rapid review methodology. Areas covered include: children’s understanding of mental health, awareness and access to mental health services; participation and engagement; self-esteem and stigma; self-efficacy and coping; and relationships. The findings show that children have limited awareness and understanding of mental health and that they conceptualise ‘mental illness in stereotyped and negative. Barriers to accessing services included unfamiliarity with the type of help and support available, fear of been seen accessing services and concerns about the lack of confidentiality of the service. Children found meaningful and supportive relationships with friends and family to be important sources of coping and support. (Edited 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)