Establishing core mental health workforce attributes for the effective mental health care of people with an intellectual disability and co-occurring mental ill health

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 22-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janelle Weise ◽  
Karen R Fisher ◽  
Julian N Trollor
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Mental Health Workforce

scholarly journals Enhancing the Capacity of the Australian Health Care Workforce to Support Veterans’ Mental Health: A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 185 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 499-505
Author(s):  
Chris Gibbs ◽  
Barbara Murphy ◽  
Kate Hoppe ◽  
Patricia Clarke ◽  
Deepika Ratnaike ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Mental Health Workforce ◽  
Veteran Mental Health

Abstract Introduction Military personnel and veterans can have higher rates of mental health problems than the general population, but are no more likely to receive appropriate mental health care. A lack of experience among Australia’s mental health workforce in treating veteran-specific issues has been identified, pointing to a need for strategies to strengthen the workforce capacity. To this end, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs joined with the Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN) to produce and deliver a series of veteran-specific webinars for health professionals working with military personnel, veterans and their families. Materials and Method Five webinars were produced and delivered between August 2016 and July 2017. Each involved a panel of health professionals with content expertise and was facilitated by a nationally recognized expert in veteran mental health. Each webinar was evaluated using an online survey to address whether learning needs were achieved, likely improvements to work practice, and improvements in knowledge of and confidence in treating veteran mental health issues. Results Of the 5,127 attendees across the five webinars, registration data was collected for 4,809 (94%) and post-webinar data for 3,334 (70%) of registrants. Of these, over 90% indicated that their learning objectives were achieved, that the content was relevant to their practice, and that their work practices would be improved as a result of their participation. Further, almost three quarters reported increased knowledge and skills, and two-thirds increased confidence in treating veterans’ mental health needs. Conclusions The Veterans’ webinar series was effective in engaging a large number and a wide range of professionals working in mental health care in Australia, underscoring the strength of MHPN’s initiatives in terms of scale and reach. With its emphasis on interdisciplinary practice and collaborative care, MHPN is well-placed to continue to support Australia’s mental health workforce.

Descriptive study of patients with intellectual disability attended in a community mental health care center

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S599-S600
Author(s):  
S. Oller Canet ◽  
E. Pérez Sánchez ◽  
L. Alba Pale ◽  
E. Mur Mila ◽  
B. Samsó Buixareu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Community Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Community Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Center

IntroductionThe rate of mental illness among people with intellectual disability is at least 2.5 times higher than in the general population [1].ObjectiveTo describe the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of all patients with intellectual disability treated in a community mental health care center (CMH) located in a city of 120,000 inhabitants on the outskirts of Barcelona with a high poverty index.MethodsDocuments and patient records were reviewed. Clinical, sociodemographic and other treatment data of patients with intellectual disability treated at the CMH were collected.ResultsThe sample consisted of 118 patients. Mean age: 39.5 (SD: 15), 54% men. 92% single and 23.7% legally incapacitated. 46.6% never completed basic education and 44.1% completed primary school. Employment status: 14.4% unemployed, 14.4% currently active, and 50% pensioned. Patients living mainly with their family (parents:) 86%. 68.6% of patients showed aggressive behavior, but the rate of hospital psychiatric admissions was low (mean: 1.1 (SD: 2.3)). Organic comorbidity: 44.9%. Functionality measured with GAF mean: 45 (SD: 12). Level of intellectual disability was mostly mild (62%). Psychiatric diagnoses were: psychotic disorders: 49.25%, affective disorders: 6.8%, personality disorder: 3.4%, Obsessive-compulsive disorder: 3.4%, autism: 11.9% and other diagnoses: 37.3%. Patients treated with anti-psychotics: 78.8%, anti-depressants: 40.7%, and mood stabilizers: 70.5%.ConclusionsIntellectually disabled patients from our sample showed high comorbidity with psychotic disorders, were highly medicated and often exhibited aggressive behavior.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Interagency Training in Dual Disability

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 356-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Mohr ◽  
Alex Phillips ◽  
Jenny Curran ◽  
Ann Rymill
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Complete Study ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Objective: Mental health care professionals are poorly trained in intellectual disability, and workers in intellectual disability (ID) services are similarly unskilled in mental health care principles. Consequently, the mental health needs of adults with intellectual disabilities and psychiatric disorders are not being adequately met. Method: A three day training programme was designed to redress this situation and encourage these separate services to work collaboratively. The programme was evaluated with 30 participants drawn from MH and ID services. Results: Evaluations conducted pre- and post-training indicated increases in participants' confidence in working in and knowledge of DD, and ability to complete study assessments. Post training letters written by participants to their managers indicated their commitment to educate their co-workers in DD, learn more about DD, change their clinical practices, and collaborate with staff from the other service. Conclusions: This preliminary evaluation suggested the promise of positive outcomes for people with DD following joint training of staff from ID and MH services.

scholarly journals A relevant practical course for mental health care providers in South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. 210
Author(s):  
Leepile Alfred Sehularo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
South African ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Mental Health Care Provider ◽  
Health Care Treatment

<p>The South African Mental Health Care Actdefines mental health care provider as a person providing mental health care services to mental health care users and includes mental health care practitioners. Mental health care practitioner means a nurse, psychiatrist or registered medical practitioner, psychologist, occupational therapist or social worker who has been trained at an accredited institution to provide prescribed mental health care, treatment and rehabilitation services. For a South African mental health provider to render high-quality mental health care, treatment and rehabilitation services, that mental health care provider should have been exposed to theory and practical teaching and learning in Intellectual Disability (ID). One of the most relevant practical courses for intellectual disability in South Africa is offered by the Sunshine Association.</p>

scholarly journals Advancing E-Mental Health in Canada: Report From a Multistakeholder Meeting (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian Strudwick ◽  
Danielle Impey ◽  
John Torous ◽  
Reinhard Michael Krausz ◽  
David Wiljer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Current Form ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Important Solution ◽  
Mental Health Workforce

UNSTRUCTURED The need for e-mental health (electronic mental health) services in Canada is significant. The current mental health care delivery models primarily require people to access services in person with a health professional. Given the large number of people requiring mental health care in Canada, this model of care delivery is not sufficient in its current form. E-mental health technologies may offer an important solution to the problem. This topic was discussed in greater depth at the 9th Annual Canadian E-Mental Health Conference held in Toronto, Canada. Themes that emerged from the discussions at the conference include (1) the importance of trust, transparency, human centeredness, and compassion in the development and delivery of digital mental health technologies; (2) an emphasis on equity, diversity, inclusion, and access when implementing e-mental health services; (3) the need to ensure that the mental health workforce is able to engage in a digital way of working; and (4) co-production of e-mental health services among a diverse stakeholder group becoming the standard way of working.

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