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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Leicestershire Physical Health RegisterLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is pioneering an electronic register that could improve the long-term physical health prospects of people who are prescribed anti-psychotic drugs. Read more »
Are we bothered about Billy?This article, co-authored by leading GPs and academics, explores why the 2014/15 GP contract settlement, and in particular the decision to abandon the QOF requirement to monitor regularly weight, blood glucose and lipids, appears at odds with the government’s commitment to address the 15-20 year mortality gap for people with severe mental illness. Read more »
Understanding severe mental health problemsThis knowledge summary provides an introduction to understanding severe mental health problems. It covers prevalence, associated social problems and interventions that can promote recovery. Read more »
Mersey Care CQUINs in mental healthMersey Care NHS Trust is working on a series of Commissioning for Quality and Innovations (CQUINs) in mental health, including improving the quality of care for people with psychosis, a developing a new way of collaborative working with primary care and improving the transitional mental health pathway for young people. Read more »
5 Boroughs CQUINs in mental health5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is working on a series of Commissioning for Quality and Innovations (CQUINs) in mental health, including improving experience, physical health and safety. Read more »
Rethink Mental Illness – Innovation Network This network led by Rethink Mental Illness involves NHS and independent mental health provider organisations working to ensure that people affected by schizophrenia and psychosis, and their families, get the support they need.
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Healthy Active Lives (HeAL) international consensus statementThe Healthy Active Lives (HeAL) international consensus statement aims to reverse the trend of people with severe mental illness dying early by tackling risks for future physical illnesses pro-actively and much earlier. Read more »
This factsheet authored by Professor Stephen J Cooper highlights the key points from the National Audit of Schizophrenia, which audited the care of over 5000 people in community settings. Read more »
Early intervention in psychosis and at risk mental state: A south london case studyThis factsheet, authored by Dr Jonathan Campion, highlights the economic case for Early Intervention in Psychosis and At Risk Mental State based on a case study in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham. Read more »
NICE Guideline CG155: Psychosis in children and young peopleEvidence-based guideline, and pathway on the recognition and management of psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people under 18. Read more »
Early intervention teams for early psychosisThis factsheet, published by Rethink Mental Illness, provides information on Early intervention teams that support people aged between 14 and 35 who are experiencing psychosis for the first time. Read more »
NICE pathway: Psychosis in children and young peopleThe NICE care pathway for Psychosis in children and young people brings together all NICE guidance, quality standards and materials to support implementation of this topic area. Read more »
Schizophrenia InfographicThis infographic, published by Rethink Mental Illness, provides facts and figures about schizophrenia to raise awareness and challenge some common misperceptions. Read more »
Improving care for people with schizophrenia and psychosisIn this presentation, Paul Jenkins, Rethink Mental Illness Chief Executive Officer, provides a summary of the Rethink Commission key findings and recommendations. Read more »
National Audit of Schizophrenia 1st report 2012The aim of this audit was to examine how far ‘NICE Guideline on Core Interventions in the Treatment and Management of Schizophrenia in Adults’ is being implemented and to stimulate improvements in the care and treatment of adults in the community with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Read more »