The impact of a good practice manual on professional practice associated with psychotropic PRN in acute mental health wards: An exploratory study

2008 ◽  
Vol 45 (10) ◽  
pp. 1403-1410 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Baker ◽  
K. Lovell ◽  
N. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN THE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
João Mário Pessoa Júnior ◽  
Raionara Cristina de Araújo Santos ◽  
Francisco de Sales Clementino ◽  
Ellany Gurgel Cosme do Nascimento ◽  
Francisco Arnoldo Nunes de Miranda
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Mental Health Education ◽  
Professional Qualification

ABSTRACT This study aimed at identifying the opinion of professionals about mental health education and professional practice in the psychiatric hospital. It is a descriptive, exploratory study with qualitative approach, developed with 60 professionals of higher education in two psychiatric macro-hospitals in Rio Grande do Norte. Data were collected through a questionnaire, then transcribed, processed according to the Alceste software and subjected to content analysis. The results were structured in two thematic axes and their respective themes: thematic axis 1 - Professional practice in mental health, and thematic axis 2 - Mental health education. The confluence of asymmetries and differences in the performance of the teams in the psychiatric hospital were evident. The resulting scenario reflects the current political and ideological discrepancy of the current Brazilian process of Psychiatric Reform, considering the challenges of implementation and professional qualification in the field of psychosocial care.

Mental capacity legislation and its impact on parents with learning difficulties involved in childcare and family law proceedings assessments in England and Wales

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-32
Author(s):  
Daniel T. Wilcox ◽  
Leam A. Craig ◽  
Marguerite L. Donathy ◽  
Peter MacDonald
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Law ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Mental Capacity ◽  
Mental Health Practitioners ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the impact of mental capacity legislation when applied to parents with learning difficulties who lack capacity within childcare and family law proceedings in England and Wales. Design/methodology/approach The paper relies on a range of material including reports published by independent mental health foundations, official inquiries and other public bodies. It also refers to academic and practitioner material in journals and government guidance. Findings The paper critically reviews the application of the guidance when assessing mental capacity legislation as applied in England and Wales and offers by way of illustration several case examples where psychological assessments, and the enhancement of capacity, have assisted parents who were involved in childcare and family law proceedings. Research limitations/implications There has been little published research or governmental reports on the number of cases when parents involved in childcare and family law proceedings have been found to lack capacity. No published prevalence data are available on the times when enhancing capacity has resulted in a change of outcome in childcare and family law proceedings. Practical implications The duty is on the mental health practitioners assessing mental capacity that they do so in a structured and supportive role adhering to good practice guidance and follow the guiding principles of mental capacity legislation assuming that the individual has capacity unless it is established that they lack capacity. Guidance and training is needed to ensure that the interpretation of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and its application is applied consistently. Social implications For those who are considered to lack mental capacity to make specific decisions, particularly within childcare and family law proceedings, safeguards are in place to better support such individuals and enhance their capacity in order that they can participate more fully in proceedings. Originality/value While the MCA legislation has now been enacted for over ten years, there is very little analysis of the implications of capacity assessments on parents involved in childcare and family law proceedings. This paper presents an overview and, in places, a critical analysis of the new safeguarding duties of mental health practitioners when assessing for, and enhancing capacity in parents.

scholarly journals Use of mental health legislation in a regional adolescent unit

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 711-713
Author(s):  
Judith E. Nicholls ◽  
Carol A. Fernandez ◽  
Andrew F. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Conversion Rates ◽  
Health Legislation ◽  
Over Time

The use of mental health legislation in a Regional Adolescent Unit over a 10 year period was reviewed. There was a trend of increasing use over time. This was thought to reflect changes in attitude and professional practice subsequent to the introduction of the Children Act 1989. Conversion rates of Section 5(2) were high and practitioners with appropriate training were involved in the majority of sections, indicating good practice.

Children of Parents with a Mental Illness — The COPMI Project

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-105
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Fudge
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Outcomes For Children ◽  
The Impact

When adults experience mental health problems, the effect on their family members can be immense. The impact on the person's children, both of the parent's behaviour and of their treatment, can be profound but is frequently overlooked by service providers for a range of reasons. The current national COPMI project has been initiated to promote better mental health outcomes for children of parents with a mental illness, especially by providing information and good practice guidance for services and people in the community who work with these families and their children.

‘It’s not getting them the support they need’: Exploratory research of police officers’ experiences of community mental health

2018 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicky Lamb ◽  
Emma Tarpey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Mental Health Difficulties ◽  
The Impact

Police officers are first responders in a role which not only encompasses crime, but also increasing welfare issues. Issues have been highlighted with officers ‘detaining’ those with mental health difficulties and the impact that this process can have upon all involved. However, there appears to be a shift towards a police-health nexus. An exploratory study interviewed ten UK police officers with a view to understanding officers’ experiences of working with people with mental health difficulties and the availability of training for this role. With increasing demands to support people with mental health concerns, alongside a reduction in officer numbers, thematic analysis highlighted three themes: Support, Impact on the Officer and Understanding Mental Health. Increasing demands, a lack of training and limited multi-agency working were experienced by officers. However, officer-to-officer support was strong. Recommendations are made to increase collaborative multi-agency working and review the role of police officers as first responders in mental health crises.

Psychological Resilience to Mitigate Mental Distress Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Among the Employees of SMEs

2021 ◽  
pp. 493-505
Author(s):  
Shwati Sudha ◽  
Ankita Singh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
The Impact

A key change brought due to COVID-19 is an upsurge in pandemic-related psychological imbalances, which acts as a substantial stressor for unprecedented distress to the mental health of the employees in SMEs. The study concentrates upon risk factors associated with COVID-19 pandemic, which lead to psychological imbalances among the employees. It also identifies different physiological, emotional, and behavioral inconsistencies caused due to the impact of the pandemic. The study explains various techniques of psychological resilience, which include the assessment of the four pillars (i.e., sleep hygiene, nutrition, physical fitness, and social support), emotion-based coping, grounding, diaphragmatic breathing, mindfulness, altruism, and self-awareness. The exploratory study performed an analysis of available published data from different recognized directories of journals with the use of the systematic review technique.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: A New Approach to Decision-Making in Mental Health Law

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 423-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona Morrissey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Equal Treatment ◽  
Legal Capacity ◽  
Health Law ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Mental Health Law ◽  
Health Rights ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) requires us to engage in new approaches to decision-making in mental health law. The reclassification of mental health rights to the realm of disability rights is an important step towards equal treatment for persons with psychosocial disabilities. Law reformers worldwide are beginning to consider the implications of the provisions. Legislators will be required to understand the underlying philosophy of the CRPD to realise the rights set out in it. The CRPD possesses a number of innovative provisions which can transform decision-making in the mental health context. Article 12 provides a new conceptualisation of persons with disabilities and their capacity to participate by requiring support to exercise legal capacity. While good practice exists, the provision has yet to be fully implemented by many State Parties. This article discusses the impact of the CRPD on mental health law, legal capacity law and describes examples of supported decision-making models for mental health care.

scholarly journals The experiences of veterans with mental health problems participating in an occupational therapy and resilience workshop intervention: an exploratory study

2020 ◽  
pp. 030802262097781
Author(s):  
Hannah Vaughan-Horrocks ◽  
Carly Reagon ◽  
Alison Seymour
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Complex Needs ◽  
Workshop Intervention ◽  
The Impact

Introduction Occupational therapy has long had a strong presence in military mental healthcare. Today’s veterans have complex needs and can face challenges reintegrating into civilian life. This exploratory study investigated whether veterans receiving mental health treatment who participated in a bespoke occupational therapy and resilience workshop intervention improved their perceived participation in everyday life. Method An interpretivist hermeneutic phenomenological approach was used to explore veterans’ perspectives. Ten participants took part in two semistructured focus groups. Thematic analysis was used to identify and analyse patterns within the data. Findings Most participants developed occupational goals and started to make lifestyle changes; participants developed an appreciation of the value of occupation; participants developed insight into their recovery journeys; and value was placed on the ‘healing power’ of the group. Conclusion This exploratory study provides preliminary evidence to suggest occupational therapy was influential in helping participants understand the impact of occupation on health and start making lifestyle changes. Participants also reflected on their recovery journeys. The benefits of doing this within a group environment appear to have been particularly therapeutic. Original occupational therapy research in this specialism is sparse. This novel study provides insight that can further discussion and enhance understanding about what the profession can offer this client group.

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