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Animal insticts
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, September/October 2014, p.22.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Animals can have a positive impact on mental health. This article presents a brief case study of how owning a dog was able to help Tracey Doolan. Tracey was diagnosed with rheumatiod arthritis at 16, and also experienced mental health issues of post traumatic stress disorder and depression. Although her dog was intended to be a pet, and received no training, the dog was able to eventually help her with many tasks, as well as improving her physical and mental wellbeing. (Original abstract)
The relationship between mental wellbeing and financial management among older people: an analysis using the third wave of Understanding Society
- Authors:
- HAYES David, UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL. Personal Finance Research Centre, INTERNATIONAL LONGEVITY CENTRE UK
- Publisher:
- International Longevity Centre UK
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- London
This new analysis shows statistically significant relationships between age and both increased levels of mental wellbeing and people reporting they are managing their financial situation more comfortably. It corroborates previous research (C Fitch et al, in Mental Health Review Journal, 2011) suggesting that one in four people with mental health problems are in debt, while one in two people in debt have a mental health problem. This analysis also suggests that after controlling for a range of demographic and socio-economic characteristics, older people who are struggling to manage their finances have eight times the odds of having reduced levels of mental wellbeing. Fitch et al suggested that debt may be both a cause and consequence of mental health problems. This work supports the assertion that poor mental health is exacerbated by financial problems and, though questions of causality remain, indicates that mental wellbeing and financial management are inextricably intertwined. This working paper is published by the Personal Finance Research Centre (PFRC) at the University of Bristol and the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC-UK). The research has been produced as part of the ILC-UK and PFRC project on “financial wellbeing in older age” funded by the ESRC’s Secondary Data Analysis Initiative. It looks at the relationship between mental wellbeing and self-reported financial management among those aged 50 and over in the United Kingdom.1 These findings are drawn from the third wave (2011) of Understanding Society, a large social survey begun in 2009, which captures information on the social and economic circumstances, attitudes, and health, of the inhabitants of 40,000 households each year. This paper begins by examining how mental wellbeing among the over-50s varies with increasing age. It looks at self-reported financial management among the same age group, and explores the relationship between mental wellbeing and how well people feel they are managing their household’s financial situation. Finally, the researchers use regression analysis to assess the independent predictors of mental wellbeing; and the findings suggest a strong relationship between mental wellbeing and financial management. (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)
Maternal postnatal mental health and later emotional–behavioural development of children: the mediating role of parenting behaviour
- Authors:
- GIALLO R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child: Care, Health and Development, 40(3), 2014, pp.327-336.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Maternal postnatal mental health difficulties have been associated with poor outcomes for children. One mechanism by which parent mental health can impact on children's outcomes is via its effects on parenting behaviour. Method: The longitudinal relationships between maternal postnatal distress, parenting warmth, hostility and child well-being at age seven were examined for 2200 families participating in a population-based longitudinal study of Australian children. Results: The relationship between postnatal distress and children's later emotional–behavioural development was mediated by parenting hostility, but not parenting warmth, even after accounting for concurrent maternal mental health. Postnatal distress was more strongly associated with lower parenting warmth for mothers without a past history of depression compared with mothers with a past history of depression. Conclusions: These findings underscore the contribution of early maternal well-being to later parenting and child outcomes, highlighting the importance of mental health and parenting support in the early parenting years. Implications for policy and practice are discussed. (Publisher abstract)
Sick or sad? supporting Palestinian children living in conditions of chronic political violence
- Authors:
- RABAIA Yoke, SALEH Mahasin F., GIACAMAN Rita
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 28(3), 2014, pp.172-181.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
In this article the authors reflect on the relatively recent emphasis on Palestinian children's mental health and well-being in the context of exposure to chronic warlike conditions, as they position this trend within the larger framework of the generations-long history of political turmoil and suffering. The authors describe how a process that started with no attention to psychosocial health of children in relation to exposure to dispossession, expulsion, occupation, repression and military attacks, proceeded with a focus on presumed mental disorders, and the more recent approach of designing context appropriate and community-based psychosocial interventions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Common core principles to support good mental health and wellbeing in adult social care
- Author:
- SKILLS FOR CARE
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide presents the 10 common core principles to support good mental health and wellbeing in any social care settings. They provide a basis for a general understanding of promoting good mental health and recognising signs of poor mental health among everyone receiving care and support. They aim to build workers’ confidence by identifying good practice underpinned by indicative behaviours. The principles themselves were developed following a literature search and extensive consultation with people who need care and support and their carers. They were also tested with social care employers to ensure they were fit for purpose. The guide includes additional useful resources and further reading. (Edited publisher abstract)
Principles to practice: the worker's guide to implementing the common core principles to support good mental health and wellbeing in adult social care
- Author:
- SKILLS FOR CARE
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Skills for Care produced 'Common core principles to support good mental health and wellbeing in adult social care' to ensure that staff working in social care services know how to support and promote good mental health and overall wellbeing. This guide demonstrates how each of the ten principles and the two key areas can be applied in practice. Each principle is accompanied by a good practice example based upon real life situations and dilemmas from a range of social care settings. The guide will help learning and development for social care staff within any setting. (Original abstract)
Meanings of well-being from the perspectives of youth recently diagnosed with psychosis
- Author:
- LAL Shalini
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 23(1), 2014, pp.25-30.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: The phenomenon of well-being has attracted a surge of attention in mental health policy, clinical practice and research internationally. Yet, the definitions of well-being remain elusive, and there is limited understanding on its meanings from the perspectives of youth mental health service users. Objective: This study explored the meanings of well-being from the perspectives of youth mental health service users diagnosed with psychosis in the past 3 years. Methods: Using a qualitative approach, the authors conducted semi-structured interviews and participant-photography elicited focus groups with 17 youth recruited from an early intervention programme for psychoses and a mental health programme specialising in the delivery of psychiatric services to street youth. Analysis combined the methods of constructivist grounded theory and narrative inquiry. Findings: The findings illustrate five key themes in participants’ conceptualisations of well-being: multidimensionality; active oriented states; social environment; identity; and normality. Dimensions of well-being identified in participants’ accounts include: psychological, physical, emotional, moral/virtuous, financial/material, spiritual, and social aspects. Conclusions: Our heuristic framework for conceptualising well-being, grounded in the narrative accounts of youth participants, can inform the future planning and design of interventions, research, and outcome measures pertaining to the well-being of youth recently diagnosed with psychosis. (Edited publisher abstract)
“It’s good for me”: physical activity in older adults with schizophrenia
- Authors:
- LEUTWYLER Heather, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 50(1), 2014, pp.75-80.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Physical activity (PA) interventions to improve the physical function of older adults with schizophrenia are necessary but not available. Older adults with schizophrenia may have unique barriers and facilitators to PA. The purpose of this study was to describe the perceptions of older adults with schizophrenia about barriers and facilitators to engage in physical activities that promote physical function. The authors conducted qualitative interviews with 16 older adults with schizophrenia. Data were collected and analysed with grounded theory methodology. Participants expressed interest in becoming more physically active for a variety of perceived benefits including psychiatric symptom management and maintenance of basic function. Key barriers and facilitators to PA emerged in five broad categories: Mental Health, No longer a spring chicken, Pride and Sense of Well-being, Comfort and Safety, and Belonging. Interventions in this population should address negative attitudes towards aging and promote routine physical activities that enhance well-being and companionship. (Publisher abstract)