http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeed.aspx?feed=49 Latest documents added to NHS Evidence - mental health. Helps you keep upto date with NICE guidance, Cochrane reviews and all the best available evidence. en mentalhealth@minervation.com NLH Specialist Library RSS generator v1.0 mentalhealth@minervation.com 120 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=330258&tabID=290 A report published today by the Alzhimer's Society states that people with dementia are staying far longer in hospital than people without the condition who go in for the same treatment. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:24:37 GMT Alzheimer's Society http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=17475 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=329921&tabID=289 In recognition of widespread concern about the over-prescription of anti-psychotic drugs, and as part of the priority being given to improving care for people with dementia, Professor Sube Banerjee was asked to undertake an independent clinical review of the use of anti-psychotic drugs. Professor Banerjee has completed his review and the Government has issued its response to his findings. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:51:26 GMT Professor Sube Banerjee http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=17373 http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/SearchResults.aspx?searchText=EBMH+2009&sort=PUBLICATION_DATE&resultsPerPage=10&summaries=true We've added the new edition of the EBMH Journal to the collection. Follow the link to view the articles. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:31:20 GMT Evidence Based Mental Health Journal http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=17121 http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/viewResource.aspx?resid=328436&code=890a233c4ce9fc96c4e9f849cf48d4ca Steve Pilling, Joint Director of the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health has written a summary of the two depression guidelines published by NICE in October 2009. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:26:00 GMT Steve Pilling http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=17024 http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/ViewResource.aspx?resID=328284&tabID=288&catID=8604 This guidance offers best practice guidance on the treatment and management of depression in adults. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:22:34 GMT NICE http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=17018 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=327444&tabID=289 The draft evaluation of depression screening against the UK NSC criteria. This paper uses evidence published up to June 2009 to update the review by Gilbody et al (2006) of the performance of screening for depression against the UK National Screening Committee Criteria for appraising the viability, effectiveness and appropriateness of a screening programme (National Screening Committee 2003). Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:33:10 GMT UK National Screening Committee http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=16677 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=327458&tabID=290 The report, published by the NHS Confederation and the National Mental Health Development Unit, looks at the challenges posed to the NHS by people who have either developed problems with alcohol or drugs because of a pre-existing mental health condition, or have had a mental health condition caused by misusing alcohol or drugs. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:32:11 GMT The National Mental Health Development Unit http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=16676 http://www.library.nhs.uk/laterlife/viewResource.aspx?resid=319931&code=ded7f5f2689f7a4f607afcc0fe0c03d9 NHS Evidence - later life's Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Annual Evidence Update 2009 aims to provide healthcare professionals with a clear path to the most important recent evidence surrounding the five major types of dementia: Alzheimer’s; Vascular dementia; Dementia with Lewy bodies; Frontotemporal dementia; and Mixed dementias. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:30:19 GMT NHS Evidence - later life http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=16675 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=327430&tabID=288 You are invited to comment on proposals for temporary amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983 which may be required in the event of the severe staff shortages that may be expected during an influenza pandemic. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:28:27 GMT Department of Health http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=16674 http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/ViewResource.aspx?resID=325595&tabID=288 The new NICE service guidance contains recommendations for promoting young people's social and emotional wellbeing in secondarye education. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:43:13 GMT NICE http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=16338 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=325539&tabID=288 This is new NICE guidance for all those who have a responsibility for the social and emotional wellbeing of young people in secondary education. It focuses on interventions to support all young people aged 11-19 who attend any education establishment. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:05:27 GMT NICE http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=16061 http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalasset/dh_104948.pdf This Department of Health guidance sets out some of the issues relating to the exchange of information between mental health trusts and outside organisations and individuals. It sets out when, why and how information can safely be exchanged for the benefit of the individual and the public. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:31:10 GMT Department of Health http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=15908 http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/SearchResults.aspx?searchText=EBMH+2009&sort=PUBLICATION_DATE&resultsPerPage=10&summaries=true We've added the new edition of the EBMH Journal to the collection. Follow the link to view the articles. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:20:44 GMT Emily Withington http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=14831 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321412&tabID=290 This document explores both the prevention of mental illness and earlier intervention when things go wrong. It also looks at how services can become more innovative and work more effectively together. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:41:26 GMT Emily Withington http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=14748 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320943&tabID=288 This new NICE Guidelines covers the alerting features in children and young people (under 18 years) of: physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect, fabricated or induced illness. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:03:41 GMT NICE http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=14681 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320259&tabID=288 This report sets out a new vision for the future of mental health and well-being in England. Based on four principles, it outlines the priorites that the Future Vision Coalition believes should underpin mental health policy for the next decade. The Future Vision Coalition is comprised of mental health providers, charities and professional bodies, and is committed to a new model of mental health care. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:46:30 GMT The NHS Confederation http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=14421 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=319343&tabID=290 In this briefing Teresa Poole sets out how adult social care is currently funded, outlines some of the main criticisms of the current arrangements and describes the types of changes the government might consider for its reform. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:23:44 GMT Kings Fund http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=14259 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=319364&tabID=290 This report explores the wealth of evidence that mental health influences a very wide range of outcomes for individuals and communities. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:22:33 GMT WHO http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=14258 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=319335&tabID=288 The latest national statistics on Attitudes to Mental Illness produced by the Department of Health were released on 12 June 2009 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:21:46 GMT Department of Health Statistics http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=14256 http://www.library.nhs.uk/MENTALHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=316323&tabID=288 This intervention aims to prevent harm from high-risk medications and relates to four high-risk medicines. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:20:44 GMT Patient Safety First http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=49&feedItemID=14254