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First aid for the mind
- Author:
- TWEEDIE Heidi
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, October 2008, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
A first aid course aimed at helping people provide initial support for someone with a mental health problem is being rolled out across the UK. Originating in Australia the course was adapted for use in Scotland as Scotland's Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA), and now organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are updating SMHFA resources to suit their particular needs. This article discusses the principles of the 12-hour training course.
The employment issue
- Author:
- REYNOLDS Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 153, September 2008, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Social Firms are providing real jobs and training opportunities for people with mental health problems. This article reports on their success and highlights the work of Pembrokeshire FRAME and Biz Match Ltd.
See with your mind
- Author:
- ROWLING Edwina
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, April 2008, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The author profiles the Experience in Mind (EiM)group, innovatory training project on young people's mental health devised and led by young people. EiM is a partnership between Mind in Brighton and Hove and Hove YMCA.
Candle: CAMHS and new directions in learning disability and ethnicity: a resource for frontline staff, their supervisors/managers and trainers
- Authors:
- FORSTER Kathryn, GRUNDY David
- Publisher:
- Association for Real Change
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 117p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chesterfield
Developed from a Department of Health funded project, this practical manual provides information and guidance to support staff working with people with learning disabilities who have mental health problem. It has sections covering the key areas of mental health, learning disability, ethnicity and transition. It can be used as a training resource, a discussion tool in meetings/supervision and also refers to other organisations. Handouts, case studies and exercises are included as appendices. The manual also comes with an accompanying CD.
Incorporating crisis intervention team (CIT) knowledge and skills into the daily work of police officers: a focus group study
- Authors:
- HANAFI Sonya, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 44(6), December 2008, pp.427-432.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This qualitative focus group study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for police officers in the US. Thematic analysis of transcripts of focus group discussions revealed that officers report increased knowledge of mental illnesses (which manifests as an improved ability to recognize and respond, reduced stereotyping/stigmatization, greater empathy toward consumers and their caregivers, more patience when dealing with consumers, and fewer arrests/more redirection toward treatment), as well as practical application of learned skills (evidenced by an ability to put individuals with mental illnesses at ease, reduced unpredictability of the crisis situation, and reduced risk of injury). Results highlight the potential for collaboration between law enforcement (and other public safety/criminal justice professions) and the mental health professions in the expanding CIT collaborative model.
Mental health goes mainstream
- Author:
- GULLAND Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Young People Now, 6.11.08, 2008, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Haymarket Business Publications Ltd
Derby child and adolescent mental health services have been running a multi-agency course to increase awareness of mental health problems across the whole children's workforce. This article describes the development of the course and how it is benefiting staff. A youth support worker and a lead behaviour professional also give their feedback on attending the course.
Police help me
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.9.08, 2008, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Voluntary groups are working with Sussex police recruits to challenge their attitudes to incidents involving vulnerable adults.
Vocational rehabilitation: variety is the key to success
- Author:
- ROBDALE Neil
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, September 2008, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Various approaches to vocational rehabilitation have been used over the past 30 years to support people with mental health problems. The main two approaches that have been tried and evaluated are the 'train and place' approach and the 'place and train' model (sometimes referred to as individual placement and support (IPS)). The idea of a social firm has also been advocated. This article evaluates these approaches in relation to mental health service users and compares them with traditional industrial therapy.
Working with voices: module 3
- Editors:
- COLEMAN Ron, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- Working to Recovery
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 54p., DVD, CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Wormit
This manual has been designed to enable worker's to engage with people who find voice hearing a distressing experience and for trainer's who wish to deliver effective training in this area. Using the manual and accompanying CD Rom and DVD, trainer's will have the resources to deliver, one hour, two hour, half day, one day or two day recovery workshops. The DVD features Ron's personal experience and journey through hearing distressing voices, to his recovery. Trainer's will find the practical exercises and tools useful in teaching worker's ways of communicating and working with people who hear voices.
Consulting the experts
- Authors:
- SIMPSON Alan, REYNOLDS Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 152, July 2008, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- MIND
An e-learning project is encouraging the participation of service users in the education and training of mental health nursing students through the use of online discussion and message boards. This article gives a brief report of the initiative.