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International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation Vol. 7, Iss. 4, (Oct 2018): 240-257.
An increasing number of scholarly works have attempted to understand the reasons for poor rates of help-seeking for symptoms of mental health disorders all around the world. One particular body of work has focused on “mental health literacy” (MHL), defined as knowledge about mental health disorders that is associated with their recognition, management, and prevention. In this article, we report a nonsystematic review of studies on MHL, to give nonexpert academics, policymakers, and practitioners an understanding of the field. . To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
The second annual report combining data and knowledge with information from other sources to give a broad picture of the health of people in England in 2018.
The information contained in these documents has been developed in conjunction with public health colleagues (who have started to use the Framework) to support others in using the PHSKF. It is envisaged that these tools will support individual workers and teams; employers; and education providers; assisting colleagues in personal, career, or workforce development.
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The purpose of the Public Health Dashboard (PHD) is to support local decision-making by bringing existing comparative data into one place and making it accessible and meaningful to a wide audience.
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Public Health England (PHE) is piloting an online space on Knowledge Hub to share information about local knowledge and intelligence products and services. Our Local Knowledge and Intelligence Service (LKIS) will run the space.
Knowledge Hub gives PHE in each geographical PHE Centre location, a way to make it easier for local partners to keep up to date with the relevant health intelligence relating to their area, and to take part in discussions.
A new Be Food Smart app has been developed to highlight just how much sugar, saturated fat and salt can be found in everyday food and drink that their children consume.
The free app helps and encourages families to choose healthier options and works by scanning the barcode of products allowing parents to compare brands, and features food detective activities for children and mini missions the whole family can enjoy.
The Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) data update for November 2016 has been published by Public Health England (PHE).
The data are presented in an interactive tool that allows users to view them in a user-friendly format. The data tool also provides links to further supporting and relevant information to aid understanding of public health in a local population.
Original research findings are often distorted in the messages that reach the public. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details
A website dedicated to helping people in Staffordshire live a healthier life has been launched, just in time for national No Smoking Day.
Launched today (March 9) the Healthy Staffordshire Hub from Staffordshire County Council gives children, young people, adults and families advice on stopping smoking, reducing alcohol intake, achieving a healthier weight and getting more physically active.
The new website starts by asking people what they would like help with, before tailoring the advice to fit their health needs and help them make those all important changes.
The website, www.staffordshirecares.info/healthy is being launched as part of national No Smoking Day in a bid to give those wanting to kick the habit a bit of extra help.
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