Implementing the early intervention in psychosis access and waiting time standard guidanceThis guidance is intended to provide support to local commissioners and providers in implementing the access and waiting time standard for early intervention in psychosis (EIP) services. Read more »
Understanding Psychosis and SchizophreniaThis report published by the British Psychological Society provides overview of the current state of knowledge in the field, concluding that psychosis can be understood and treated in the same way as other psychological problems such as anxiety or shyness. Read more »
Future in mind – promoting, protecting and improving our children and young people’s mental health and wellbeingThis document published by the Department of Health makes a number of proposals to improve mental health services for young people by 2020. Read more »
Commissioning better CAMHS in the South WestThis report published by the South West Strategic Clinical Network for Mental Health has been developed to support commissioners in leading and shaping the transformation of child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) in the South West. Read more »
National Audit of Schizophrenia 2nd report 2014This report presents the findings of the second National Audit of Schizophrenia. Among other important findings, it highlights areas of concern including: physical healthcare, the availability of psychological therapies and the inadequate provision of information and support for carers. Read more »
NICE Clinical Guideline CG185: the assessment and management of bipolar disorderThis guideline updates and replaces NICE clinical guideline 38 (published July 2006). It offers evidence based advice on the care and treatment of children, young people and adults with bipolar disorder. Read more »
Born in South Lakeland – developing emotionally resilient childrenThis report asserts that improvements must be made across South Lakeland mental health services to ensure the safety of rapidly increasing numbers of self harming or suicidal young people. Read more »
Report on the provision of CAMHS Tier 4 servicesThis report published by NHS England provides a comprehensive overview of the current provision of specialised inpatient mental health services for children and young people, known as Tier four services. Read more »
From the pond into the sea: Children’s transition to adult health servicesThis report published by the Care Quality Commission presents findings from a recent review into children’s transition to adult health services. Finding shows that young people with complex health needs do not always receive the necessary care and support when they move on to adult care services. 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 »
HeadMedsHeadMeds is a website for young people about mental health medications and mental health conditions, managed by YoungMinds. Read more »
How to.. promote mental wellbeing in youth work practiceThis ‘How to’ guide published by the Mental Health Foundation is aimed at youth organisations working with young people, to help to embed mental wellbeing improvement practices within the organisations. Read more »
Factsheet on Children and Families Act and The Care ActThis factsheet identifies the key elements in forthcoming policy changes that relate to the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and preparing for adulthood. Read more »
Developing effective holistic services for young peopleThis briefing published by Youth Access provides guidance for health and local authority commissioners on how to develop joined-up services for young people in transition that can provide co-ordinated support on health, mental health, social welfare, personal and practical issues. Read more »
Joining up the commissioning of young people’s servicesThis briefing published by Youth Access provides guidance for health and local authority commissioners on how to join up the commissioning of young people’s services across health, social care, housing and youth services. Read more »
East of England Crisis Care Concordat eventThis event on the 4th July at Newmarket Racecourse will assist the implementation of the Crisis Care Concordat in the East of England. Participants will learn about the concordat, explore current problems in crisis care, examine good practice examples and work together to develop local concordat declarations. Read more »
Managing patients with complex needsThis report, published by the Centre for Mental Health, reviews an innovative service that helps GPs in the City of London and Hackney to support people who fall through the gaps in existing service provision. 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 »
Crisis Care ConcordatThe Crisis Care Concordat is a far-reaching agreement between police, mental health trusts and paramedics which aims to improve emergency support for people in mental health crisis. Read more »
Liaison Psychiatry Services – GuidanceThis guidance provides advice on commissioning liaison psychiatry services, specifying minimum and optimum service specifications, costs and quality outcome measures. Read more »