A Call to Action: Commissioning Mental Health Services for 16-25 year-olds
This report, produced by the Young Minds Stressed Out and Struggling Project is aimed at commissioners of CAMHS and commissioners of services for 'adults of working age', who between them commission services for young adults. The purpose of the document is to highlight the mental health needs of young adults aged 16-25 and to encourage joint working by commissioners with voluntary, statutory and private sector providers to meet those needs.
Last edited on 30 Jan 2012
Filed Under: For Healthcare Staff
Ahead4Health
Comprehensive mental health web site for all students hosted by Leeds University.
Contains 'scenarios' - case studies of students with different mental health issues and what their options are.
Last edited on 10 Mar 2009
Filed Under: For Students | National organisations/web sites providing support for students
Antidote
Antidote promotes and raises understanding of emotional literacy.
Last edited on 15 Feb 2011
Filed Under: National mental health resources and organisations | National general mental health organisations
British Assocation of Counselling and Psychotherapy
BACP is the national voice on issues related to counselling. It aims to promote the understanding and awareness of counselling throughout society. It provides some answers to frequently asked questions about counselling.
Last edited on 15 Sep 2009
Filed Under: National mental health resources and organisations | Counselling organisations
Concern and Confidentiality: GPs responses to young people in distress and their parents (2004)
Link to study which explored how GPs would manage the task of responding both to a distressed young person who might be at risk of suicide and their parents. Produced in conjuction with researchers at the University of Hull.
Last edited on 05 Mar 2009
Filed Under: For Healthcare Staff
Department of Health Mental Health Page
These pages detail information about current mental health legislation and reform as well as general mental health information for health care providers.
Last edited on 05 Mar 2009
Filed Under: For Healthcare Staff
Drugwatch
At DrugWatch.com, we aim to educate the public about prescription and over-the-counter medications, drug recalls and the side effects associated with thousands of different drugs, including mental health medications. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 45 percent of people diagnosed with a mental disorder meet criteria for two or more disorders. DrugWatch.com provides extensive information about medications prescribed to treat various mental disorders as well as precautions patients should take before beginning treatment with these medications.
Last edited on 15 Feb 2011
Filed Under: National mental health resources and organisations
Emerging Practice: Examples of Mental Health Services for 16-25 year-olds
This paper produced by the Young Minds Stressed Out and Struggling Project gives examples of a range of services that are already operating across the 16-25 age band to inform and inspire clinical teams and commissioners who may be considering developing new services or reconfiguring existing services to improve access for young adults.
Last edited on 30 Jan 2012
Filed Under: For Healthcare Staff
Live Well (NHS Student Mental Health)
Excellent resource for students containing information about issues and concerns faced by students and details of resources that can help.
Last edited on 15 Feb 2011
Filed Under: For Students | National organisations/web sites providing support for students
Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity working in mental health and learning disabilities.
Last edited on 10 Mar 2009
Filed Under: National mental health resources and organisations | National general mental health organisations
Mental Wealth UK
Mental Wealth UK is a student organisation committed to promoting positive wellbeing on university campuses. The organisation provides inspiration and support to a network of student mental wealth groups.
Last edited on 01 Nov 2011
Filed Under: For Students | National organisations/web sites providing support for students
Mind
Mind is a leading mental health charity in England and Wales. It provides a wide range of information and support to people with mental health difficulties. The website contains over 100 on-line information materials.
Last edited on 15 Feb 2011
Filed Under: National mental health resources and organisations | National general mental health organisations