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The effectiveness of self help technologies for emotional problems in adolescents: a systematic review
- Authors:
- AHMEAD Muna, BOWER Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 2(20), July 2008, Online only
- Publisher:
- BioMed Central
Emotional problems may develop in adolescence as a result of physiological, psychological and social changes, and though these may not reach clinical thresholds they can affect functioning and may develop into more severe disorders. There are barriers that can prevent access to treatment from health professionals, and one possible solution may lie in self-help modes of delivery based on information technology, paper, audio or videotape. This review of 14 studies identifies small or medium, but non-significant, effects for self-help technology (nearly half delivered through bibliotherapy) on attitudes towards self, social cognition and emotional symptoms. However, the findings should be considered as preliminary because of the small number, heterogeneity and relatively poor quality of the studies. The use of self-help technologies for adolescents with emotional problems cannot be recommended until more high quality evidence is available.
Star wards 2: the sequel
- Editors:
- JANNER Marion, PAGE Nick, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Bright
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 114p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Star Wards 2 – The Sequel is a compendium and celebration of some of the fabulous work taking place across the country in mental health inpatient wards. From Qi Gong to comedy gigs, ward staff are providing patients with experiences which are not only therapeutic but also often fun.
Working the land
- Authors:
- HINE Rachel, PEACOCK Jo, PRETTY Jules
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, June 2008, pp.23-26.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Care farming is in its early stages of development in the UK, but has proven benefits for mental health and well-being. This article reports on the findings of a questionnaire survey which was sent to over 400 care farms. Seventy six care farms returned questionnaires, comprising of 19 city farms, 16 independent farms and 41 farms linked to external institutions or charities. The findings relating to success and mental health benefits are discussed.
Fabricated or induced illness in a child by a carer: a reader
- Author:
- BOOLS Christopher
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 144p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This book will assist professionals by providing easy access to original sources of information about illness fabricated or induced (FII), previously known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. It is a collaboration from professionals with varied backgrounds and promotes a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approach with a child welfare focus. The information is wide ranging and includes experiences of professionals and victims. Contents include: nature of the phenomena; impact on victims; behaviour, relationships and psychopathology; explanatory models - trying to understand FII; responses by professionals - challenges for the multi-disciplinary response; contributions by psychiatric services; incidence and knowledge of FII; prevention of FII.
A review of ecotherapy as an adjunct form of treatment for those who use mental health services
- Authors:
- WILSON Neil William, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 7(3), November 2008, pp.23-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The concept of utilising green space to promote and maintain mental health predates the development of almost all current treatment modalities. Although the use of green space as a therapeutic tool decreased throughout the 20th century, research in this area has grown exponentially over the last 20 years. This review examines the theory and increasing evidence base behind the psychological, social and physical health benefits of viewing and interacting with green space, and considers some of the common methodological limitations within the literature. Those who use secondary and tertiary care mental health services typically experience secondary problems due to reduced levels of social and physical activity. This review argues that the holistic benefits of green space make ecotherapy particularly appropriate for such a population. The review recommends that the effects of ecotherapy on those who use secondary and tertiary mental health care services be explored as part of an effort to redress the absence in the literature of quality studies in this area for this population.
NICE guidelines for mental health
- Author:
- KHELE Suky
- Journal article citation:
- Therapy Today, 19(10), December 2008, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
NICE have currently published 15 guidelines for the treatment of mental health and behavioural conditions. This article lists the conditions covered in each of the guidelines and the psychological therapies recommended for them.
Theoretical framework for animal-assisted interventions - implications for practice
- Authors:
- BERGET Bente, BRAASTAD Bjarne Olai
- Journal article citation:
- Therapeutic Communities: the International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, 29(3), Autumn 2008, pp.323-337.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The aim of this article is to describe different aspects of the human-animal relationships, and why animals may positively impact on human health. Animals may affect their owners at home or in a more specialised setting (Animal-Assisted Interventions) eg in a therapeutic community. Some of the underlying mechanisms in this relationship are presented. These include animals as facilitators of social contact, providing support, and contributing to improvement of self-esteem and efficacy. Animals may also have direct physical effect on humans ie by reducing risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. Finally, practical advice on how Animal-Assisted Interventions may be implemented in a therapeutic community is given.
Right here: literature review: young people aged 16 to 25: the promotion of mental health and well-being and the early intervention in mental health problems
- Author:
- GARCIA Ines
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation; Paul Hamlyn Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 42p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This review examines the literature on promoting young people’s mental health and early intervention in mental health problems. The literature search was wide ranging but focused on UK research in the last five years. The authors begin by looking at how mental health and its problems are defined, the numbers of young people experiencing problems and the potential impacts of poor mental health. Risk and protective factors are discussed alongside strategies to promote mental health and resilience. Perceptions of mental health and stigma and discrimination are explored and the evidence regarding how best to tackle these issues reviewed. The paper also looks at the importance of, challenges to, and the impact of meaningful young person participation in developing new projects, programmes and services. The review concludes that: mental health is more than the absence of mental health problems, increased focus on mental health is needed; early intervention in detecting and treating problems is essential, as is promoting mental health; strategic frameworks promoting mental health and resilience need to strengthen both individuals and communities, and reduce barriers; fully-evaluated action plans that promote the mental health and resilience during times of transition are needed; action plans to tackle stigma and discrimination are crucial; and all organisations need to ensure meaningful young people's participation. Appendices provide examples of interventions.