Safe and secure housing is critical to the wellbeing of mental health patients
Having somewhere safe and secure to live is one of the basic requirements of human life.
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Briefing 43: A place to live
This briefing paper presents a compelling argument for relevant agencies in housing, health and criminal justice to work together to ensure investment in the most effective and cost-effective interventions.
Economic evaluation of a liaison psychiatry service
This report examines the costs and benefits of an award-winning service based at Birmingham City Hospital. The service offers comprehensive, round-the-clock mental health support to all adult patients in the hospital.
Briefing 39: Mental health care and the criminal justice system
This briefing examines the provision of mental health care for adults in the criminal justice system, what has been achieved to date and identifies priorities for further work.
Learning lessons in mental health care from around the world
Earlier in July, the journal Nature published a worldwide “call for urgent action” in research into mental health.
Managing presenteeism
Presenteeism is hugely costly to employers, but all too often ignored. Managing it well saves money but also contributes to the development of an engaged and productive workforce.
Childhood mental health and life chances in post-war Britain
Mental health problems in children and teenagers have a significant impact on their chances of success in employment and later life generally.
Diversion
Diverting people with mental health problems from prison is good value for taxpayers money but existing diversion arrangements are not achieving their potential.
Briefing 37: Doing what works
This briefing outlines the evidence base for Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and provides information on how to ‘do what works’.
On the Outside
Continuity of care is especially important for released prisoners with mental health problems to help them get their lives back on track on the outside.