People with memory problems who are told they do not have dementia – but might get it in future – are left in limbo, uncertain about their future and with few services to help them.
Click here to read National Institute of Health Research alert
Friday, 30 October 2020
Postpartum depression may persist three years after giving birth
A study of 5,000 women has found that approximately 1 in 4 experienced high levels of depressive symptoms at some point in the three years after giving birth. The rest of the women experienced low levels of depression throughout the three-year span.
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Tuesday, 27 October 2020
Out of sight – who cares?: Restraint, segregation and seclusion review
This report looks at use of restraint, seclusion and segregation in care services for people with a mental health condition, a learning disability or autistic people. A number of recommendations to improve care are made, including renewed attempts to reduce restrictive practice.
Read CQC report here
Minds that matter: understanding mental health in later life
his report looks at the life events and circumstances that can affect people's mental health in later life, including bereavement, loneliness, ill health and caring responsibilities
Read Independent Age report here
Single brain region links depression and anxiety, heart disease, and treatment sensitivity
Over-activity in a single brain region called the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (sgACC) underlies several key symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders, but an antidepressant only successfully treats some of the symptoms.
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Monday, 26 October 2020
Recommendations from male students help shape mental health support for this high-risk group
Male university students suggested approaches that would encourage them to seek help with their mental health. Examples include providing male-only spaces, and using positive masculine narratives of help-seeking. Terms other than ‘mental health’ could be used to describe group sessions.
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CQC reports on local action to improve mental health care for children and young people
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Wednesday, 21 October 2020
The impacts of volunteering on the subjective wellbeing of volunteers: a rapid evidence assessment
There is a growing body of research on the links between volunteering and wellbeing. This review (co-published with Spirit of 2012, and in partnership with the Institute of Volunteer Research) brings together the most relevant studies. Click here to access King's Fund blog
Tuesday, 20 October 2020
Advancing Mental Health Equalities Strategy
This strategy summarises the core actions all mental health services need to take to better address inequalities in access, experience and outcomes across the sector. Read King's Fund blog and link to NHS England Strategy here
Monday, 19 October 2020
Friday, 16 October 2020
Tuesday, 13 October 2020
Evaluating digital health products
Resources to help anyone developing or running a digital health product to conduct an evaluation.
Click here for government collection
COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable
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Monday, 12 October 2020
How mental health charities are responding to Covid-19
Covid-19 has put extra pressure on many people’s mental health, and charities that provide helplines or support have reported increasing demands for help. Mental health organisations have had to quickly adapt their services to meet these needs and find ways of meeting additional demand with reduced resource
Click here to read Centre for Mental Health report
NHS EmployersAttracting more people into mental health nurse education
A new report from the Nuffield Trust, commissioned by NHS Employers and the Mental Health Network explores how we can attract more people, from a broad range of backgrounds, to study mental health nursing.
Click here for link to NHS Employers
Thursday, 1 October 2020
Amyloid deposits not associated with depression in the elderly
Researchers have suspected that amyloid beta deposits might also underlie the cognitive decline seen in older people with depression, however a new study has found that abnormal amyloid beta deposits were actually found in fewer older adults with major depression compared to non-depressed control subjects. Click here to read further.
Inquiry into the support available for young people who self-harm
This inquiry explored the experiences of young people who self-harm in accessing support services. Click here for further details.
An online supported self-management toolkit for relatives of people with psychosis or bipolar experiences: the IMPART multiple case study
There were many factors impacting on implementation of the toolkit, including high staff caseloads, technical difficulties and lack of training, but staff and relatives were generally positive about the concept. Click here for further details.
Impact of COVID-19 on loneliness, mental health, and health service utilisation: a prospective cohort study of older adults with multimorbidity in primary care, BJGP
Study (n=583 ≥60 years) reports psychosocial health of older patients with multimorbidity markedly deteriorated and missed medical appointments substantially increased after the COVID-19 outbreak. Click here for further details.
National Clinical Audit of Psychosis-Early intervention in Psychosis 2019-2020 - England Report
This report provides national and organisation-level findings on the treatment of people by early intervention in psychosis (EIP) teams in England, collected as part of the National Clinical Audit of Psychosis (NCAP). Click here for further details.
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