Cross-government suicide prevention workplanThe government has published the first cross-government suicide prevention plan. The plan has a focus on how social media and the latest technology, such as predictive analytics and artificial intelligence, can identify those at risk of suicide. Read more »
A commissioner’s guide to primary care mental healthThis guidance published by the London Strategic Clinical Network for Mental Health explores case studies where mental health and wellbeing services are being promoted and developed within and alongside primary care, and draws some key lessons from them. Read more »
Lester UK Adaption 2014This clinical resource, named in honour of the late Professor Helen Lester, provides a simple framework for identifying and treating cardiovascular and type 2 diabetes risks in patients with psychosis receiving antipsychotic medication. Read more »
Suicide in primary care in England: 2002-2011This report, published by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness, examines aspects of primary healthcare prior to suicide to inform prevention. Read more »
Physical health risks for people with severe mental health problemsThis infographic illustrates that people with severe mental health problems face increased risk of physical health problems, including diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease. Read more »
Physical Health Check e-learning packageThis free and easy to use training package, published by Rethink Mental Illness, aims to give health professionals the confidence to address the physical health of people affected by mental illness. Read more »
Physical health guide for carersThis guide published by Rethink Mental Illness is designed to help carers, families and friends to get better physical healthcare for the person they support. Read more »
Beyond disparity: a UKCP response to the Valuing Mental Health reportIn a response to the recently published Valuing Mental Health report this document by the UK Council for Psychotherapy calls on government and public agencies to drive forward policy changes to improve the lives of people and communities blighted by poor mental health. Read more »
Valuing Mental Health: how a subjective wellbeing approach can show just how much it mattersThis report recommends that the current cost benefit analysis of assessing health care costs, by Quality of Life Years, used by bodies such as NICE should be replaced by a more accurate method, known as the Subjective Wellbeing approach. Read more »
Depression, the secret we shareIn this video writer Andrew Solomon shares his journey of discovery about the nature of depression following his own personal struggles with depression. Read more »
BuddyBuddy is a digital tool to support psychological therapy services. Clients use text messaging to keep a daily diary of what they are doing and how they are feeling, helping to spot and reinforce positive behaviours. Read more »
Doc ReadyDoc Ready is an app to help young people feel more confident and get better results when they see their GP about a mental health issue. Read more »
Understanding emotional wellbeing and physical health careThis knowledge summary provides an introduction to understanding emotional wellbeing and physical health care. It covers physiologically explainable symptoms, the impact of emotional wellbeing on physical health and physical care for people with severe mental illness. Read more »
Parity of esteemThis briefing paper, published by the Centre for Mental Health, provides an overview of the parity of esteem between mental and physical health. It also outlines what parity would look like with some key recommendations. Read more »
Physical health checks for people with Severe Mental Illness: a primary care guideThis guide written by Dr Sheila Hardy aims to support primary care staff to undertake physical health checks for people with Severe Mental Illness. Read more »
Mental health and wellbeingPublic health information about mental health and wellbeing from NHS Choices. Topics include Mental health helplines, Returning to work after mental health issues and Coping with bereavement. Read more »
Co-ordinated care for people with complex chronic conditions: Key lessons and markers for successThis report, published by The King’s Fund, explores the key components of effective co-ordinated care through a study of five UK-based programmes that deliver co-ordinated care for people with long-term and complex needs. Read more »
Five Ways to Wellbeing appThe Five Ways to Wellbeing app, developed by Somerset Public Health, helps people improve their well-being through everyday activities No rules, no regulations. Read more »
Lethal discriminationThis report published by Rethink explores why people with mental illness are dying needlessly and what needs to change. Read more »
Integrated Physical Health PathwayThe Integrated Physical Health Pathway, developed by Rethink Mental Illness, is a resource that supports health professionals to coordinate physical health monitoring for people affected by mental illness and ensure information is communicated effectively between services. Read more »