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Promoting mental wellbeing and social inclusion through art: six month follow-up results from Open Arts Essex
- Authors:
- WILSON Ceri, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 19(5), 2017, pp.268-277.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Previous evaluations have demonstrated improvements in well-being and social inclusion for people with mental health difficulties after participating in Open Arts’ introductory participatory arts courses. This evaluation aimed to ascertain whether improvements are maintained long-term. Course participants completed measures of well-being and social inclusion at the beginning and end of their course and after three and six months. At initial follow-up participants rated their experience of their course, and at three and six months they reported activities taken up after attending. Scores significantly increased from baseline to first follow-up and remained significantly higher than at baseline at three and six months. End-of-course ratings were positive and most participants continued their art work. Other activities included education/training and voluntary/paid work. Further studies are needed to examine whether improvements can be attributed with confidence to arts participation, but these results add to a growing weight of evidence pointing to that conclusion. (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)
Establishing a recovery college in a Scottish University
- Authors:
- MCCAIG Marie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 18(2), 2014, pp.92-97.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: This paper uses a narrative approach to describes the establishment of the Dumfries and Galloway Wellness and Recovery College (The College) within the University of the West of Scotland. Social implications: It is believed that stigma and discrimination are pernicious and pervasive and a concerted and deliberately conscious attempt is needed to establish an inclusive, egalitarian and aligned approach whereby practices match values base. Originality/value: This is justified as being in keeping with a philosophy based on the concepts of recovery, co-production co-delivery and co-receiving. Although not without precedent this development is innovative in being embedded within the university sector and challenging existing paradigms in terms of the positive and inclusive approach to mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
All in the game
- Author:
- PARTON Dan
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, May/June 2014, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Describes how a Liverpool-based programme that encourages men with mental health issues to play football is helping to transform lives. The programme, Imagine Your Goals (IYG), is run by Everton in the community (EitC), the official charity of Everton Football Club, in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Trust. (Edited publisher abstract)
Reading for wellbeing
- Authors:
- GUNNING Melanie, RICHARDS Cathy, PRESCOTT Natasha
- Journal article citation:
- Community Practitioner, 84(4), April 2011, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association
Although ten per cent of children in Scotland experience mental health problems, only a quarter of these will receive specialist support. However, self-help interventions can play an important role in improving access to evidence-based resources that can help promote wellbeing and prevent the development of mild mental health difficulties in children. Bibliotherapeutic interventions in particular involve the use of written materials to help people understand their psychological problems and learn ways to overcome them by changing their behaviour and can be used as a means of self-help. One such example is the Healthy Reading for Children scheme based in East Lothian, a book prescription scheme for children and young people. Copies of each resource were placed in all 11 libraries across East Lothian. Professionals who used the scheme reported that prescriptions or recommendations were well received, and 86% thought they would use the scheme in the future. Service user feedback has also been supportive, indicating that recommended titles were helpful and that they would recommend them to a friend. Overall, the use of a Healthy Reading scheme aimed at children, young people and families is a useful tool as a first step in the approach to treatment.
School of wellbeing
- Author:
- ROWNTREE Nancy
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Young People Now, 13.2.08, 2008, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Haymarket Business Publications Ltd
The government is spending an extra £60 million over the next three years on mental health work in schools. This article examines the initiatives underway, including the healthy schools programme, the social and emotion aspects of learning (SEAL) initiative and a review of child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
Improving children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing: findings from the LGA's peer learning programme
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- London
A report on the learning from the councils involved in the Local Government Association's Peer Learning programme, which aimed to improve the mental health of children and young people by prioritising early help and prevention. Eight councils took part in two learning days and were also partnered with a peer organisation learn to share good practice. The issues of concern to the councils included improving children and young people's access to services, transitions from CAMHS to adult mental health services, co-producing with children, young people and families; and developing a shared multi-agency understanding of high need. The report discusses the five themes that emerged: the value of taking a holistic view of children and young people; hearing young people’s voices and responding through service co-design; the contribution of the wider children’s workforce to supporting the mental health of children and young people; the role of local councillors in championing children’s emotional health and wellbeing; and delivering services in times of organisational change, external change and resource pressure. (Edited publisher abstract)
Enhancing public mental health and wellbeing through creative arts participation
- Author:
- GILLAM Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 17(4), 2018, pp.148-156.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore how participation in creative arts activity can enhance public mental health and wellbeing. It is informed by both the author’s clinical practice with service users and carers and by research. Design/methodology/approach:The approach taken is to draw selectively on research in the field of creativity, creative arts and wellbeing, focusing in particular on the use of music and creative writing, and to incorporate learning from clinical experience to explore what is understood about the health and wellbeing benefits of creative arts activity. Findings: There is evidence that creative arts activity is beneficial to mental health and wellbeing. Arts activities that involve active participation appear to offer the greatest benefits. Creative arts participation can help people with diagnosed mental health difficulties to recover from mental illness. Moreover, creative arts activities can also promote wellbeing in the general population. Research limitations/implications: The paper does not provide a comprehensive review of the literature in this field. Practical implications: The paper suggests that if nurses and other mental health professionals are to play a full role in facilitating flourishing then they will need to learn more about using creative arts in practice and will need to become involved and encourage others to do so. Social implications: The paper suggests it is important that creative arts activities should be participatory, so they become a vehicle not only for self-expression but also for participation in groups and communities, increasing connectedness and social inclusion. Originality/value: This paper fulfils a need for a wider understanding of the health and wellbeing benefits of creative arts activity.
Outcomes of the ON FIRE peer support programme for children and adolescents in families with mental health problems
- Authors:
- FOSTER Kim, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 21(3), 2016, p.295–306.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Children in families with mental health problems may encounter multiple risks to their well-being. General aims of peer support programmes for these children include fostering resilience and effective coping strategies, and enhancing self-esteem and social skills. This study aimed to evaluate outcomes from a pilot multi-site implementation of the ON FIRE peer support programme. The purpose of ON FIRE is to cultivate hope, resilience and well-being in children and adolescents aged 8–17 years living in families affected by sibling or parental mental health problems. The authors employed a pre-post test (baseline and 4 months) evaluation using a suite of outcome measures. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Children's Hope Scale, Kids Connections Scale and Positive and Negative Affect Scale for Children (PANAS-C) were completed for 64 child/adolescent participants. At baseline, participants had significantly greater difficulties compared with Australian norms. At 4 months, there were significant differences in children's hope and in connections outside the family. There were no significant differences in the SDQ or the PANAS-C. (Edited publisher abstract)
Best start in life: promoting good emotional wellbeing and mental health for children and young people
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper looks at the role local authorities and their partner organisations can play in promoting good mental health in children and young people. Using an early intervention and prevention approach by providing support to children and families at risk can help to ensure mental health problems do not develop. The paper provides information on the scale of problems in children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing and the benefits of early intervention. It makes 10 suggestions to help councils to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people and suggests questions for councillors to ask locally to ensure the best outcomes. Six case study examples also illustrate how councils looking at innovative ways to provide support with a focus on children and families rather than static services. The case studies include services to support mothers with mental health problems, joint working between CAHMS and health visitors, providing support in schools, and a service to help in the transition between child and adult mental health services. (Edited publisher abstract)