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Assisting those with mental health problems into employment
- Author:
- INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
One of a series of briefings providing practice-oriented summaries of published evidence, this Insight focuses on helping those with mental health problems into employment. The briefing provides an overview of the current policy context in Scotland and barriers to employment, before summarising recent research evidence. Models and approaches discussed include vocational training, supported employment, and one specific form of supported employment, Individual Placement and Support (ISP). Recommendations for practice are then highlighted.
The Open Door Project: helping individuals to help themselves and others
- Author:
- HARROWER Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 9(4), December 2006, pp.35-38.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Involvement of people with mental problems in volunteering is seen as a way to build life skills and confidence. This article looks at the Open Door Project, run by the Volunteer Centre Stirling, which provides supported volunteering specifically for individuals with mental health problems and offers pre-volunteer training and buddy support. This is a reprint of the article by Alison Harrower (2007) entitled 'The Open Door Project: helping individuals to help themselves and others' from The Mental Health Review 12(1), pp.41-44.
The Open Door Project: helping individuals to help themselves and others
- Author:
- HARROWER Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 12(1), March 2007, pp.41-44.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Involvement of people with mental problems in volunteering is seen as a way to build life skills and confidence. This article looks at the Open Door Project, run by the Volunteer Centre Stirling, which provides supported volunteering specifically for individuals with mental health problems and offers pre-volunteer training and buddy support.
NHS Education for Scotland / Scottish Recovery Network Mental Health Recovery Project: a literature review and documentary analysis on recovery training in mental health practice
- Authors:
- CAMPBELL Jim, GALLAGHER Ryan
- Publisher:
- AskClyde
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 44p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
A literature review and documentary analysis undertaken by AskClyde to identify and analyse UK and international literature on recovery training in mental health practice as part of the NES/SRN Mental Health Recovery Project is presented. The study aimed to undertake a literature search of electronic databases from nursing, allied health professions, psychological, social care and medical disciplines using a number of search terms on recovery training in mental health practice, undertake internet research of grey literature / unpublished studies, undertake personal communication with relevant projects in order to gather any further unpublished studies, to design a documentary analysis framework in line with specific criteria, and to undertake documentary analysis using the designed documentary analysis framework.
Glasgow Women’s Mental Health Forum: report on circles training
- Author:
- GLASGOW WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH FORUM
- Publisher:
- Glasgow Women’s Mental Health Forum
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Training provided by Outside the Box over a six week period during January and March 2006 to nine women in Glasgow who have lived with mental health problems is evaluated. The training explored issues that affected women’s mental health and what the group could do to help or improve the role and functioning of the Glasgow Women’s Forum. Two sessions focussed on recovery: what this meant to the group and what role the women’s forum could have in recovery. The training was evaluated at a group session after a break of a few weeks.
Early warning system
- Author:
- TICKLE Louise
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.10.03, 2003, p.34.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at a pioneering project in Shetland which trains people to detect mental health problems before crisis point. The training initiative has been adopted after its successful use in Australia.
Formulating foster care in Scotland for young children's emotional and mental wellbeing
- Authors:
- MACKAY Kirsteen, et al
- Publishers:
- University of Edinburgh, NSPCC Child Protection Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 37
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report summarises the findings of original research carried out by the University of Edinburgh/NSPCC Child Protection Research Centre into the way in which foster carers may support the mental health needs of children in their care. It focuses on children aged up to 60 months who have been removed from their parents’ care because of maltreatment, or risk of maltreatment and who have been placed in state provided (non-familial) foster care provision in Scotland. The research was conducted in three phases: phase I comprised two literature searches to identify what is known about the support for the emotional and mental health needs of the target group of children and the landscape of foster care in Scotland; phase II identified the support given to foster carers through analysis of documents from local authorities, augmented by interviews with managers from two local authorities; and phase III interviewed foster carers to gain their perspective. Children within the care system are more likely to have poor emotional mental wellbeing than children in the general population. There is evidence that local authorities support foster carers to address the mental health needs of infants in their care, through provision of ongoing training, through efforts to match the child to the carer, through the provision of information on the background of the child and through access to professional supports. The study found that foster carers are able to describe a range of troubling behaviours from infants for whom they have cared. They value training and access to advice concerning behavioural issues. Foster carers help children to recover from abuse and neglect through the modelling of positive behaviour, efforts to build an attachment and efforts to stimulate the child’s development. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluation of the Scottish Recovery Network
- Authors:
- GRIESBACH Dawn, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Scottish Recovery Network (SRN) was set up to promote the concept of recovery and to support mental health services in Scotland in adopting recovery-oriented practices. This briefing presents summary findings of an evaluation of the SRN which assess the effectiveness and impact of the SRN (at a national policy level; at a local level; and at the level of service users), and the extent to which the SRN is providing value for money. Methods included interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders and a review of SRN-related evaluation literature. Four local case studies were also undertaken. The findings are discussed in relation to the four main objectives of the SRN: to raise awareness; to promote understanding and develop an evidence base; to build capacity in communities; and to support practice development. Evaluation participants felt that much progress had been made in the area of recovery in Scotland, but was not yet fully embedded into practice. Selected recommendations are also listed.
Lessons from down under
- Author:
- CHRISTIE Bryan
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 45, 24.9.03, 2003, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Looks at the Mental Health First Aid Programme which has been adopted in Scotland following it's success in Australia. The programme trains health professionals, social workers, carers, teachers and members of the public to recognise the signs of mental health and applying strategies to help the person concerned, and guide them towards professional help.
Social work contribution to the multidisciplinary team in preventative approaches for children and young people at risk of mental health issues: evidence from practice
- Author:
- INGLIS Shelia
- Editor:
- MUIRHEAD Stuart
- Publisher:
- IRISS
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 16
An analysis of work carried out with practitioners working in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland to examine the social worker contribution to the multidisciplinary team in preventing mental health issues among children and young people at risk. It draws on the results of a focus group with five practitioners (including a child protection coordinator, social worker and senior practitioner) and interviews with three practitioners. Key messages highlight the importance of: recognising the complex nature of the cases multi-disciplinary teams are working with; continuing to develop multi-disciplinary engagement in case conferences; to develop a better understanding of other professional roles within the multi-disciplinary team; and have more knowledge about what works and processes across the sectors. It is one of three linked evidence summaries from the NHS Education for Scotland Networked Evidence Search and Summary Service, which combine evidence from research, practice and improvement to inform an action plan for East Dunbartonshire. (Edited publisher abstract)