scholarly journals Suicide prevention and ‘The Health of the Nation’

1993 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. G. Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
White Paper ◽  
Health Strategy

In setting out a health strategy for England the White Paper, The Health of the Nation includes mental illness as one of its five key areas for action. Within mental health three targets are set out.

scholarly journals A strategic approach to police interactions with people with a mental illness

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry G. Coleman ◽  
Dorothy Cotton
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Community Agencies ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
Police Agencies ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Police Interactions

Since the birth of modern policing in the early 1800s, police agencies have interacted with persons with mental health problems (P/MHP) whether in crisis, as victims, or in a support role. Given the nature of policing, this is unlikely to change. What has changed is how police handle these situations. This paper identifies and explains the two phases of the evolution, to date, of police responses and the now necessary third phase. It is time for police agencies to apply a focussed corporate approach to this important social issue and to establish a mental health strategy (third generation) in order to clearly take a strategic approach in concert with relevant community agencies to improve outcomes for P/MHP who come into contact with police personnel. While many standalone programs have been primarily reactive, this paper makes the case that a strategic approach enables the design and implementation of multiple programs congruent with the mental health strategy that are proactive as well as reactive, all with the aim of improving the outcomes for persons with mental illness and mental health problems.

OP6 An investigation into suicide amongst ambulance service staff

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. e3.1-e3
Author(s):  
Kelly Hird ◽  
Fiona Bell ◽  
Becky Mars ◽  
Catheryn James ◽  
David Gunnell
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Ambulance Service ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
Service Staff ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Return Data

BackgroundIn 2015, Ambulance Service Medical Directors raised concerns regarding a perceived increase in suicide deaths among ambulance service staff. The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) then commissioned a research study to investigate these concerns and provide recommendations towards a suicide prevention strategy. The aim of this study was to determine whether staff who work in the UK ambulance services (AS) are at higher risk of suicide than staff who work in other professions.MethodsData was requested from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) regarding AS staff suicide. Eighteen AS were invited to return data on Occupational Health (OH). AS in England and Wales (n=11) were also asked to return data on staff suicides. Coroners were contacted to request permission to review the records of the deaths.ResultsThe ONS analysis of occupational suicide risk between 2011 and 2015 indicated that there were 20 suicide deaths amongst paramedics in England during that period. The risk of suicide amongst male paramedics was 75% higher than the national average.Over a 2 year period, 8 AS trusts identified 15 staff suicides (11 male, 4 female). The mean age of those dying by suicide was 42 years. Findings from coroners’ records indicated that the predominant suicide method used was hanging (66.7%).ConclusionsThe following recommendations have been accepted by the AACE: a) Develop a mental health strategy for all staff which includes specific emphasis on suicide prevention b) Review and assess suicide risk at times of increased vulnerability c) Collect and monitor data on AS suicides d) Review occupational health, counselling and support services e) Training for staff in identifying and responding to a colleague in distress f) Return to work discussions should consider and establish the status of an individual’s mental health and wellbeing.

Social Media for Mental Health Initiatives

2018 ◽  
pp. 210-224
Author(s):  
Gemma Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Vulnerable Populations ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
New Challenges

Social media has added a new dynamic for those living with mental illness. There are several benefits to using social media to obtain information and support for mental health issues, but there are also new challenges and drawbacks. This chapter explores social media for mental health initiatives, with a focus on two case studies: Facebook's suicide prevention tools and the Bell Let's Talk campaign. These case studies highlight the unique ways that social media can be harnessed to raise awareness and provide support and resources to vulnerable populations, while also providing insights into the challenges of utilizing these platforms.

Social Media for Mental Health Initiatives

2021 ◽  
pp. 402-413
Author(s):  
Gemma Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Vulnerable Populations ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
New Challenges

Social media has added a new dynamic for those living with mental illness. There are several benefits to using social media to obtain information and support for mental health issues, but there are also new challenges and drawbacks. This chapter explores social media for mental health initiatives, with a focus on two case studies: Facebook's suicide prevention tools and the Bell Let's Talk campaign. These case studies highlight the unique ways that social media can be harnessed to raise awareness and provide support and resources to vulnerable populations, while also providing insights into the challenges of utilizing these platforms.

scholarly journals Circuit of Culture: Advocating Suicide Prevention and Eradication of Mental Illness Associated Stigma through ‘Into The Light Indonesia’ Campaign

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Daina Pratiwi ◽  
Abhirama SD Perdana
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Talk Shows ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Related Field ◽  
Suicide Intervention ◽  
Cultural Approach ◽  
Circuit Of Culture

<p>Into the Light Indonesia is one of the most known communities that concerns about suicide intervention and the eradication stigma associated with mental illness in Indonesia. This research was analysing how Into the Light Indonesia is circulated and consumed by Indonesian through various media platforms especially social media. Circuit of culture is applied in this research in order to dig the understanding of how the meaning produced in this campaign is circulated and consumed by its audiences. There are still many people who are still not aware regarding this issues. The development of technology makes people easily receive and finding information in simple touch on their hands. Into the Light Indonesia brought this issues and successfully gained attention from its audiences by reaching 6,000 likes, 3,000 followers, published articles and invited to national and international talk shows. Into the Light Indonesia builds relationship with other communities that have the similar concerns relating to mental health. This research is applying cultural approach as the method to analyse based on each moment in the circuit of culture. This research will contribute to the literature journal of international public relation and practical significance in the related field.</p>

Mental Hygiene: What It Is, Implications, and Future Directions

2021 ◽  
pp. 263207702110003
Author(s):  
Guillaume Tremblay ◽  
Nicole C. Rodrigues ◽  
Sanjiv Gulati
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Hygiene ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
Human Flourishing ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Health Strategy

Every day, people struggle with mental health challenges; one in five people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Innovative approaches to strengthen the public mental health strategy warrant careful deliberation. This article reintroduces and explores the conceptual framework of mental hygiene. The concept of mental hygiene was originally introduced in the early 20th century, with the aim of preventing and treating mental illness and milder mental disorders. The movement lost its momentum shortly thereafter and the concept went largely ignored since then. Mental hygiene is a form of preventive maintenance that can be likened to other hygienic practices. Through the plasticity of the brain, mental training activities can foster healthy cognitive patterns that are conducive to well-being. The article offers a brief overview of some of the mental hygiene practices one can engage in, on a daily basis, to support well-being and assist in preventing mental health issues. Such mental training behaviors may potentially reduce ubiquitous human tendencies to ruminate and mind-wander without awareness, which when in excess correlate with increased activity of the default mode network and susceptibility to the pathogenesis of mental illness, along with impeding human flourishing. The article advocates for the routine engagement in healthy mental hygiene to become a global recommendation.

scholarly journals The Development of a Recovery-Oriented Mental Health System in Canada: What the Experience of Commonwealth Countries Tells Us

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myra Piat ◽  
Judith Sabetti
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Consumer Participation ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
National Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Policies ◽  
And Training ◽  
Oriented System

This article examines how the recovery concept has been introduced into national mental health policies in New Zealand, Australia, and England. Five overall themes are identified as critical in shifting to a recovery-oriented system: restructuring of mental health services, promoting mental health and preventing mental illness, developing and training the workforce, cultivating consumer participation and leadership, and establishing outcome-oriented and measurable practices. These issues are vital in the uptake of recovery and should guide the overall direction of the Canadian Mental Health Commission's mental health strategy.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Assessment of an Innovative Suicide Prevention and Treatment Approach: Contextual-Conceptual Therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-41
Author(s):  
Amita Vyas ◽  
Breahnna Saunders ◽  
Nitasha Nagaraj
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Health And Illness ◽  
The Impact

Mental health and mental illness is a critical to a person’s overall health. In the United States alone, mental illness effects one in six adults. Furthermore, 40% of those individuals who die of suicide have been diagnosed with a mental health condition or illness. Yet, there is a paucity of research on innovative methods that help prevent suicide. The Contextual-Conceptual Therapy (CCT) approach introduces an innovative way to treat suicide by working to uncover the strengths of the suicidal person and addressing a person’s true self. The CCT approach was developed over the course of 25 years working with more than 16,000 suicidal patients in Seattle, Washington, and is tailored specifically for primary and secondary prevention of suicide. While there has been anecdotal evidence of the effectiveness of the CCT program, the program has yet to be formally evaluated. This qualitative research study aims to understand the impact the CCT approach has had on its clients. Eleven former CCT clients were recruited to participate in semi-structured interviews. Outcomes described by participants included an increase in curiosity and self-efficacy as a means through which to decrease suicide ideation and behavior, and proved to be incredibly powerful in changing long-term outcomes. This qualitative study is a first-step in providing critical insight on suicide prevention for wider dissemination. At a time when adverse mental health and illness is impacting the lives of millions of people, the CCT approach has the potential to address suicide, mental illness and mental health across diverse populations.

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