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The truth about self-harm for young people and their friends and families
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet provides accessible information and advice on self-harm. Self-harm describes any behaviour where someone causes harm to themselves, usually as a way to help cope with difficult or distressing thoughts and feelings. It most frequently takes the form of cutting, burning or nonlethal overdoses. However, it can also be any behaviour that causes injury – no matter how minor, or high-risk behaviours. This resource explains how to get help, the recovery process, how to keep safe, and what to do, and look out for, if worried that someone may be self-harming. (Edited publisher abstract)
Whatever life brings: understanding your child's mental health
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet from the Mental Health Foundation outlines for parents and carers the things that keep children and young people in good mental health and suggests what can help when children are troubled. It describes the mental health problems that can affect children and young people and outlines the help that is available. The booklet generally refers to children when they are aged 5 to 11 and young people when they are aged 12 to 18. Much of the information applies to any young person up to age 18. It also gives a list of organisations which can provide further information and advice.
State of a generation: preventing mental health problems in children and young people
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 58
- Place of publication:
- London
This report provides a review of recent evidence and an overview of a preventative approach to mental health problems in children and young people. The report highlights some key risk and protective factors for young people’s mental health. These include risks from adversity experienced in early life; disadvantaged environments; the process of exploring identity, and transitions such as leaving school for the workplace. Protective factors included benefit of social support from family, friends and communities; emotional literacy; and early intervention. Based on the research and the suggestions of a Youth Advisory Panel, the report identifies five actions for change to support good mental health and prevent the development of mental health problems. The actions cover change at the individual, family, community, and societal level. (Edited publisher abstract)
The mental health of veterans: executive briefing
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 8p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Many veterans (ex-members of the armed forces) who develop mental health problems experience a common mental disorder such as depression or anxiety, with a smaller number being diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. Veterans also experience a high rate of alcohol abuse, which can be linked to mental health problems. Post-deployment reservists appear to be at a greater risk of developing psychiatric problems than regular service personnel, and younger men who have served for a relatively short period are at higher risk of suicide and are more likely to experience problems returning to civilian life. Many veterans do not seek help for their problems, partly because of the stigma attached to mental illness, or because they lack confidence that civilian health professionals will understand the military context. More needs to be done both in terms of understanding the origins and range of mental health problems that veterans may have, and providing accessible and appropriate services.
Lifetime impacts: childhood and adolescent mental health: understanding the lifetime impacts
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Child and adolescent mental health services are developing rapidly, yet they cannot meet the huge volume of demand that exists. Recent research has shown an increasing prevalence of mental health problems in children and young people. Mental health problems in children increase demands on social services, education, health and youth justice services, and families. These costs are astronomical when problems are allowed to persist into adulthood. Mental illness is costing the UK £93billion a year, and this is set to rise. This report describes the findings of a high level seminar on this vital but neglected issue.