Browsing School of Health Sciences by Subject "Mental health"
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An analysis of the systems of services in non-participating capitals.
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2010)The focus of the PROMO project (Best Practice in Promoting Mental Health in Socially Marginalised People in Europe) is on the delivery of health and social care for people with mental health problems in 14 EU member states ... -
Evaluating the impact of the Winning New Jobs Programme on the re-employment and mental health of a mixed profile of unemployed people
(The Clifford Beers Foundation, 2010-05)This paper reports on the evaluation of the JOBS programme (Caplan et al, 1989), an evidence-based intervention designed to promote re-employment and improve the mental health of the unemployed. While previous evaluations ... -
Evaluation of the MindOut Programme in Youthreach Centres
(Na, 2008-08)This report describes the evaluation of the MindOut programme that was implemented in Youthreach Centres in the HSE West (Galway, Mayo and Roscommon). The MindOut programme was originally developed as a resource to promote ... -
The impact of social anxiety on occupational participation in college life
(Taylor & Francis, 2017-02-26)Social anxiety is a reality for many college students. This study explored the impact of social anxiety on the occupational participation in daily life of six Irish students. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore ... -
Implementing mental health promotion
(Elsevier, 2007)Implementing Mental Health Promotion provides a comprehensive overview and practical guide to implementing mental health promotion programmes with different population groups across a range of settings. It shows how ... -
Individual perspectives on the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) as an intervention in mental health care
(A D G Ltd., 2016-07)Objective: This study explored the experience of individuals with mental health difficulties who completed the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (W.R.A.P.) intervention. Participant perspectives on the therapeutic elements of ... -
Mental Health Promotion: Perspectives and Practices.
(Clifford Beers Foundation, 2001)There is growing recognition in Ireland, as in other countries, of the importance of addressing mental health as part of improving overall health and well-being. Each year, the Centre for Health Promotion Studies at the ... -
Occupational therapy-led interventions for people with anxiety disorders - impact on functioning and mental health symptoms
(Royal College of Occupational Therapists, 2018-06-11)Anxiety is prevalent and is associated with loss of functioning in occupations like work and household management (Kessler et al, 2009). But the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions to improve functioning ... -
Perceived quality of life and mental health status of female prisoners
(Irish Medical Organisation, 2002-04)Mental health status and quality of life of female prisoners were examined as part of a cross¿sectional, healthcare study of the Irish prisoner population. There is evidence that female prisoners have higher levels of ... -
PROMO Project Feedback from Ireland: Executive Summary.
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2010)Promoting mental health and preventing mental ill health amongst socially marginalized people is a major challenge to European societies. There are various policies and services to achieve this in member states, but ... -
PROMO Project Feedback from Ireland: Full report.
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2010)The overall aim of the project is to define guidelines for best practice in promoting mental health amongst socially marginalised people, to highlight barriers for the implementation of the guidelines and suggest solutions, ... -
Promoting mental health and social well-being: Cross border opportunities and challenges
(Centre For Cross Border Studies, 2002-06)This project reviews current cross-border co-operation in the development of mental health promotion in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The project is comprised of two main strands of work: ... -
Promoting positive mental health: theoretical frameworks for practice
(2001)This paper reviews current conceptual frameworks for mental health promotion practice, covering both models of promoting positive mental health and those addressing the prevention of mental disorders. The theoretical ... -
Promoting social and emotional wellbeing in schools
(Emerald, 2017-08-07)Purpose This paper provides a critical perspective on the international evidence on promoting young people s social and emotional wellbeing in schools. The challenges of integrating evidence-based interventions within ... -
Promotion, prevention and protection: interventions at the population- and community-levels for mental, neurological and substance use disorders in low- and middle-income countries
(BioMed Central, 2016-04-11)In addition to services within the health system, interventions at the population and community levels are also important for the promotion of mental health, primary prevention of mental, neurological and substance use ... -
A review of the evidence on enhancing psychosocial skills development in children and young people
(HPRC, National University of Ireland, Galway, 2015)Summary Background: This report synthesizes the findings from international evidence reviews on the effectiveness of psychosocial skills development programmes for children and young people. A rapid review of the effectiveness ... -
A systematic review of the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions for improving functioning and mental health for individuals with anxiety and stress-related disorders
(ISAD LONDON 2017, 2017-07-06)[No abstract available]