Chris O'Sullivan on a recent cluster randomised controlled trial of workplace mental health training for managers and its effect on sick leave in employees.
Public health professionals seek to promote health literacy through education. In the mental health arena, such approaches have included teaching primary care gatekeepers to screen for early identification of suicide risk and teaching members of the general public to engage peers in need of mental health treatment and guide them into evidence-based care. Educational positivism is the belief that this pedagogic enterprise is unlimited, leading to a “more is better” approach. Despite its promise, however, educational approaches may have muted effects. Login at top right hand side of page using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP- Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
Mental disorders can devastate and shorten lives, impoverish individuals, and create social problems. They can also be very costly to families, communities, and national economies—in 2010, the global cost of mental disorders was US$2493 billion, and was projected to exceed $6000 billion by 2030.1 However, evidence-based public mental health interventions can prevent these disorders, treat them when they arise, prevent associated effects, and promote mental wellbeing.2 Furthermore, many such interventions are not only affordable, but also economically attractive. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
Open access. Anti-stigma programmes should aim to increase disclosure to those who can support someone with a mental health problem and appropriate professional help-seeking.
Aileen O'Brien on the relationship between anti-stigma programme awareness, disclosure comfort and intended help-seeking regarding a mental health problem.
Mental illnesses, led by depressive disorders, have long ranked within the top ten in terms of the global burden of disease1–3 and in 2017, WHO categorised depression as the leading cause of disability worldwide.4 Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
Mental illness is one of the most rapidly increasing causes of long-term sickness absence, despite improved rates of detection and development of more effective interventions. However, mental health training for managers might help improve occupational outcomes for people with mental health problems. We aimed to investigate the effect of mental health training on managers' knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and behaviour towards employees with mental health problems, and its effect on employee sickness absence.
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Despite the high burden and poor rates of treatment associated with mental illness and substance use disorders, public support for allocating resources to improving treatment for these disorders is low. A growing body of research suggests that effective policy communication strategies can increase public support for policies benefiting people with these conditions. In October 2015, the Center for Mental Health and Addiction Policy Research at Johns Hopkins University convened an expert forum to identify what is currently known about the effectiveness of such policy communication strategies and produce recommendations for future research. Login at top right hand side of page using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text.
Nicky Lambert on recent IPPR report on improving student mental health in the UK's universities, which paints a stark picture that demands urgent attention.
In an effort to better prevent and respond to bullying and cyberbullying, schools are recognizing a need to focus on positive youth development. One often-neglected developmental construct in this rubric is resilience, which can help students successfully respond to the variety of challenges they face. Enhancing this internal competency can complement the ever-present efforts of schools as they work to create a safe and supportive learning environment by shaping the external environment around the child. Based on a national sample of 1204 American youth between the ages of 12 and 17, we explore the relationship between resilience and experience with bullying and cyberbullying. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
There is a physical inactivity pandemic around the world despite the known benefits of engaging in physical activity. This is true for individuals who would receive notable benefits from physical activity, in particular those with mood disorders. In this study, we explored the factors that facilitate and impede engagement in physical activity for individuals with a mood disorder. The intent was to understand the key features of a community based physical activity program for these individuals.
The current review aims to provide an update on the recent work in mental health promotion with a special emphasis on emerging evidence and innovations in the field. SSSFT staff can use the OVID link, or you can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
Suicide prevention organisations frequently use websites to educate the public, but evaluations of these websites are lacking. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
We’ve just heard that SSOTP will not be renewing their agreement with SSSFT LKS for library services for this financial year. Because of this we will be reviewing our Be Aware bulletins. Sadly we won’t be accepting any new sign-ups from SSOTP staff and will be withdrawing some of the physical healthcare bulletins that we…