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Closing the employment gap for young people
- Author:
- VCSE HEALTH AND WELLBEING ALLIANCE
- Publishers:
- Young People’s Health Partnership, VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 17
A toolkit for those supporting 16-25 year olds experiencing common mental health problems to gain and stay in work. It looks at the main obstacles that can prevent young people with mental health difficulties face, provides practical suggestions for support services and mental health providers to consider. It also includes examples case studies and links to additional resources. The toolkit draws on findings from a scoping review, which also includes the results from focus groups and interviews with young people, employers, mental health providers and examples of promising practice. The main target audiences are mental health and employment support staff across statutory, voluntary and independent sectors and staff providing support and care to vulnerable young people. The resource has been developed by a group of organisations from the Health and Wellbeing Alliance led by the Young People’s Health Partnership. (Edited publisher abstract)
The mental health of young people aging out of care and entering adulthood: Exploring the evidence from England and France
- Authors:
- STEIN Mike, DUMARET Annick-Camille
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 33(12), December 2011, pp.2504-2511.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This article reviews the evidence from England and France on the mental health of young people ageing out of care and into adulthood. It is the first comparative review of the two countries and concentrates on the evidence on the mental health of young people in the general population, young people living in care, young people aging out of care, and young adults. The article shows the high levels of psychological adversity of young people entering car, and the high rates of mental health problems of young people in care compared with the general population of young people. It highlights the increased risk of mental and physical problems at the time of ageing out of care, and the general improvement in longer-term outcomes for young adults, although some continue to have serious mental health problems. In conclusion, the article argues that interventions across the life course of young people are needed in both countries.
Case study: City and Hackney CAMHS extended service
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A short case study describing the work of City and Hackney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The service has extended their Tier 3 service provision to young people past the age of 18 years old who do not currently meet the criteria for Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS), but who are considered to require a mental health service. The case study outlines the background to the project, describes how the service was designed, how outcomes and impact of the service will be measured, and explains when the the service may be suitable to transferable to other settings. (Original abstract)
Depressive symptoms among Jordanian youth: results of a national survey
- Authors:
- ISMAYILOVA Leyla, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 49(1), 2013, pp.133-140.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This study examines level of depression and factors associated with depression among female and male youth in Jordan. The study uses data from a cross-sectional survey conducted among a national sample of 14–25 year old youth attending educational institutions in Jordan (N = 8,129). On average, respondents reported frequently experiencing feelings of sadness (66 %), loss of joy (49 %) and loss of hope in living (43 %). Regression models demonstrated that higher levels of depressive symptoms were observed among females and among youth exposed to violence. Better parent–child relationships were associated with lower depression score. Among males depressive symptoms were associated with poor economic status, low assertiveness and a higher likelihood of alcohol use and smoking. There is a need for mental health prevention programmes for youth in Jordan that enhance youth’s social and emotional skills, strengthen parent–child relationships, and reduce violence in school, home and in the community. (Publisher abstract)
Economic imperative
- Author:
- LAVIS Paula
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 108, October 2010, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
This article discusses research evidence about associations between mental health problems and negative social, economic and educational outcomes. It reports on a number of studies: a study from New Zealand looking at economic and educational outcomes of people in their 30s who had psychiatric disorders during early adulthood, showing that mental disorders in young adults are common and that this is predictive of a number of negative outcomes; a study by the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health looking at long-term consequences of having conduct or emotional problems as a child or young person; and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services survey about the prevalence of mental disorders in British children and young people and the impact on their lives. The author concludes that the findings of the studies show that there are many children and young people who have mental disorders and who are experiencing negative outcomes.
Promoting youth mental health through computer-mediated communication
- Author:
- RICKWOOD Debra J.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 12(3), August 2010, pp.32-44.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Young people aged 12-25 are now widely recognised to be the highest risk group for the development of mental health problems and mental disorders. Many health policies and interventions aim to address this high level of need, yet major barriers still remain to young people accessing the mental health services they require. Young people remain reluctant to access traditional professional help, and also there are insufficient resources available to provide the level and types of face-to-face services they require. As computer-mediated communication is an integral and accepted part of life for young people, information and communication technology (ICT) options to support mental health are increasingly being developed. This paper applies a mental health promotion approach to the developing field of ICT interventions for youth mental health and describes them through the framework of the spectrum of mental health interventions. It considers interventions aimed at prevention, early intervention, treatment, continuing care and relapse prevention. It takes an Australian perspective, as Australia is an early adopter and world leader in this field.
Case study: Uthink: a third sector recovery learning programme for 14-25 year olds
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This case study describes the work of Uthink recovery learning programme, which is designed for 14-25 for olds experiencing, or at risk of developing, mental health problems (including those with first episode psychosis). The programme was originally run as a pilot in three sites across England, and included residential services, leadership, peer mentoring and modular-based elements. It aimed to improve young people's understanding of and ability to manage their mental health difficulties; help them to build peer relationships and network; and provide opportunities to learn new skills, including communication skills, and to have hope and aspirations for the future. Aspects of the pilot programmes are now being embedded into local services offered by Rethink in the East Midlands and Dorset areas. The case study provides background to the project, information on designing the services, intended outcomes, measuring impact and resources involved.
A systematic review exploring how young people use online forums for support around mental health issues
- Authors:
- HANLEY Terry, PRESCOTT Julie, GOMEZ Katalin Ujhelyi
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 28(5), 2019, pp.566-576.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: Young people increasingly look towards the Internet for support. Online forums have been developed to provide mental health support, but they have received little attention in the research to date. Aims: To summarise the existing literature examining how individuals use online forums to obtain support for mental health difficulties. Methods: A systematic review of electronic databases was conducted to identify empirical literature in this area. The papers that met the inclusion criteria and satisfied quality assessment review were analysed for key themes. Results: Twenty-one papers were found. Three common themes in the papers were associated with opportunities of the technology: (1) Providing stand alone or complementary informal support, (2) Providing informational, emotional and infomotional support, and (3) Making use of the specific practical opportunities afforded by forum technology. A further three themes were associated with challenges: (1) Managing the expectations of forum users, (2) Ensuring service user safety, and (3) Navigating the technical challenges associated with forums. Conclusions: The paper highlights the potential for individuals to access dynamic and responsive support within online forums. Additionally, it reflects upon the major areas that mental health professionals need to be aware of when entering into this arena. (Publisher abstract)
Emerging adult identity following adolescent experiences with psychotropic medications: a retrospective study
- Authors:
- JORDAN Jessica, PATEL Niti, BENTLEY Kia J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 27(7), 2017, pp.694-705.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study examines the perceptions of mental illness identity among a group of emerging adults based on their retrospective experiences with diagnoses and psychotropic medication use during their earlier formative adolescent years. A short questionnaire was administered via online social media platforms to volunteers between the ages of 19 and 30 and who self-identified as having taken psychotropic medication between the ages of 12 and 18 (N = 46). Correlation analysis revealed that several variables were associated with a stronger illness identity, including participant’s happiness with their medication experiences, the belief that medication made them more like their “true” selves, and the belief that their diagnosis was accurate. Content analysis of participant narratives suggested themes related to discontinuation and barriers to adherence. These results contribute to the growing knowledge base around lived experiences of psychiatric medication use and suggest further study on how to advance more informed and compassionate mental health care. (Publisher abstract)
#Statusofmind: social media and young people's mental health and wellbeing
- Author:
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Royal Society for Public Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines the positive and negative effects of social media on young people’s health, including a league table of social media platforms according to their impact on young people’s mental health. Drawing on research findings it identifies the potential negative impacts of social media on health as: anxiety and depression, sleep, body image, cyber bullying and fear of missing out. Potential positive effects in include access to other people’s health experiences and expert health information; emotional support, and building relationships. The results of issues. Based on a survey of 1,479 young people (aged 14-24) from across the UK which asked them to rank each of the social media platforms against the impact on 14 aspects of health and wellbeing, the report provides a league table of each of the social media platforms. The report provides recommendations to safeguard children's mental health when using social media. (Edited publisher abstract)