scholarly journals Experiences of men with psychosis participating in a community-based football programme

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Moloney ◽  
Daniela Rohde
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Health Service Provision ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Physical activity is associated with both physical and mental health benefits for people with psychosis. However, mental health services have been criticised for failing to adequately promote physical activities. Occupational Therapy, with its focus on meaningful everyday occupations, is well placed to incorporate physical activity interventions. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of men with psychosis participating in an Irish community-based football programme. Design/methodology/approach Six men with psychosis participated in qualitative interviews. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Interview data were analysed thematically. Findings Participants identified many benefits of engaging in the programme. Football became a valued part of weekly routines and fostered re-engagement with previously valued roles. Participants identified improvements in social confidence and motor and process skills, as well as a positive impact on their mental and physical health. Originality/value This study highlights the value and meaning of participation in football for men with psychosis, as well as demonstrating the longer-term feasibility of football as a therapeutic medium in Occupational Therapy mental health service provision. Findings could help to promote the routine use of sports interventions to mental health services.

Optimization of community-based mental health services: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-239
Author(s):  
Ahmad Anas Almi ◽  
Jamilah Hanum Abdul Khaiyom
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Mental Health Systems ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Facilitating Factors

Purpose This paper aims to review the literature of community-based mental health services (CMHS) optimization in Malaysia that focus on the aspects of perceived challenges or barriers and facilitating factors for community-based mental health centre (CMHC). Design/methodology/approach Relevant peer-reviewed literature was identified and being reviewed in three databases and one local journal. Findings Nine studies were eligible for inclusion and the extracted data were summarized into a narrative review. The evidence provided for what constituting an optimal implementation of CMHS in Malaysia appeared lacking. However, there are adequate recommendations and suggestions on the component of facilitating factors; on how to increase service user’s engagement towards the improvement of mental health systems. Research limitations/implications Research in the literature had focussed on the optimization aspects from the perspective of the service user. Additionally, this had been discussed through the lens of a variety of mental health systems and not specifically on the community-based perspectives. Originality/value This current systematic review provides valuable and important evidence that further explorations of the existing experiences of the mental health care professionals in delivering CMHS in Malaysia CMHC. The review serves as the foundation for future research to explain the local explanatory framework on what are the best practise models for local CMHS.

Francis, Berwick and culture change – an opportunity to engage patients and increase transparency in mental health

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Corlett
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Health Service Provision ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Mental Health Service Provision

Purpose – The Policy Watch series reflects on recent and forthcoming developments in mental health policy across the UK. The purpose of this paper is to review recent developments in mental health policy, specifically the implications and learning for mental health services of recent scandals such as Mid Staffordshire and Winterbourne View and the various responses to them. Design/methodology/approach – This paper reviews and summarises recent developments in national mental health policy in England and their implications for mental health service provision. Findings – The paper outlines how learning from recent scandals such as Mid Staffordshire and Winterbourne View can be applied in mental health services. Originality/value – The paper updates and discusses recent policy developments in the NHS and their implications for mental health services.

scholarly journals Identifying occupational therapy outcome measures supportive of recovery-orientated mental health services in Ireland

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Róisín Kearns ◽  
Nancy Salmon ◽  
Mairead Cahill ◽  
Eithne Egan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Therapy Outcome ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Recovery Processes

Purpose No occupational therapy outcome measures have been designed specifically for recovery-orientated services.This paper aims to identify occupational therapy outcome measures relevant to mental health practice and assess them against recovery principles adopted by Irish Mental Health Services. Design/methodology/approach A narrative review methodology was used to appraise outcome measures against CHIME recovery principles. Findings A systematic search across 13 databases identified eight well-established outcome measures commonly used within occupational therapy mental health literature. The included outcome measures were appraised using a recovery alignment tool. Practical implications All outcome measures connected to some recovery processes. Those using semi-structured interview formats and notably the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) had the strongest alignment to recovery processes. Originality/value This is the first known review which provides some validation that the included outcome measures support recovery processes, yet the measures rely heavily on therapist’s skills for processes to be facilitated. It recommends that ways to better support the process of partnership in occupational therapy mental health outcome measures be explored and further research be undertaken.

Effectiveness of Community-Based OT Mental Health Services for At-Risk Adolescents: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512520393p1-7512520393p1
Author(s):  
Levana Tabanpour ◽  
Angeli Gutierrez ◽  
Alyssa Mercado ◽  
Rachel Munyon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Juvenile Detention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
At Risk Adolescents

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. At-risk adolescents tend to be of low socioeconomic status or have been in juvenile detention, which affects their mental health, leading to a decrease in occupational participation and performance. This systematic review examines the participation of at-risk adolescents in community-based OT mental health services and its positive impact on occupational engagement. Research within this scope of practice can yield more effective, evidence-based, and client-centered interventions. Primary Author and Speaker: Levana Tabanpour Contributing Authors: Angeli Gutierrez, Alyssa Mercado, and Rachel Munyon

scholarly journals Examining How the Mental Health Needs of Children Who Have Experienced Maltreatment are Addressed within Ontario Children’s Aid Societies

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-51
Author(s):  
Jennifer Czincz ◽  
Elisa Romano
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Health Service Provision ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Mental Health Difficulties ◽  
Psychological Difficulties ◽  
Children's Aid Societies ◽  
Mental Health Service Provision

American data suggest that there is often a lack of mental health service provision to children in the child welfare system that have experienced maltreatment and are exhibiting psychological difficulties. These data are concerning given that the existing literature unanimously concludes that children who have experienced maltreatment present with significantly higher rates of mental health difficulties than general samples of children in the community. Given that little Canadian research has been conducted in this area, this study examined the need identification and referral process made to mental health services by Ontario Children’s Aid Societies (CAS) for children who have experienced maltreatment. Findings indicate a high prevalence of mental health difficulties in this population and a limited standardized approach to the identification and assessment of these issues. It was found that the majority of children who do receive referrals to mental health services are referred to community-based psychologists. Findings regarding the tracking of community referrals and interagency collaboration were encouraging as compared to American data.

A comparison between two community-based mental health services, Northern Italy and Northern Norway

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Pucci ◽  
F Amaddeo ◽  
A Rossi ◽  
G Rezvy ◽  
R Olstad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Northern Norway

Application of mobile health to support the elderly during the COVID-19 outbreak: A systematic literature review (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeedeh Fehresti ◽  
Elham Monaghesh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Mental Health Consultation ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Current Crisis ◽  
Health Service Provision ◽  
Positive Effects

BACKGROUND The COVID-19 outbreak has affected the elderly's physical and mental health. The application of information and communication technology, such as mobile health (m-health), can play a significant role in combating this pandemic by changing the behavior and lifestyle of the elderly during this time of crisis. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aimed to synthesize m-health capabilities in providing health services to the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify the factors associated with the success of these tools. METHODS To find the relevant studies, a search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria were: studies in English that used m-health intervention in all aspects of elderly healthcare during the COVID-19 outbreak, published in peer-reviewed journals from 31 December 2019, and had any research design and methodology. Two authors independently took all the steps of this review, and finally performed narrative synthesis to report the findings. RESULTS Our initial search identified 421 studies, of which 10 met the inclusion criteria. The data analysis showed that all the m-health interventions had positive effects on the health of the elderly. The m-health services for the elderly during the current pandemic were used for therapy, information provision, self-help, monitoring, and mental health consultation purposes. The results also indicated that various factors affected the elderly's use of m-health tools. CONCLUSIONS The application of m-health keeps the elderly and healthcare providers safe, accelerates health service provision, reduces the costs of service delivery, and decreases the risk of morbidity and mortality during the COVID-19 outbreak. The successful use of m-health tools for the elderly in health programs during the current crisis greatly depends on supporting the elderly and overcoming the barriers.

School Settings

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa K. Holt ◽  
Jennifer Greif Green ◽  
Javier Guzman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Community Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service Provision ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Mental Health Service Provision

Schools are a primary setting for mental health service provision to youth and are also main sources of referral to community mental health service providers. This chapter examines the school context and its key role in the child and adolescent mental health services system. The chapter first provides information about the association of emotional and behavioral disorders with school experiences, including academic performance. Next, the chapter presents a framework for mental health service provision and assessment in schools, including describing methods for identifying students who might need mental health services and tracking their progress. Further, several evidence-based interventions are highlighted as examples of effective practices in schools. The chapter concludes with recommendations for clinical practice in school settings.

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