Holding people indefinitely causes mental health problems

Gujarat earthquake causes major mental health problems.

Improving the physical health of people with mental health problems.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the looming crisis in managing the physical health of people who have mental health problems, and how it will be tackled.

Media representation of people with mental health problems.

This article reviews the literature concerning the media portrayal of mental health issues. It also looks at what is being done in this country to try and combat the stigma associated with mental health problems. Findings indicate that despite organisations and campaigns working to reduce stigma, there is still a long way to go.

Promoting coping: salutogenesis among people with mental health problems.

This article aims to illustrate how Antonovsky's salutogenic theory and its central concept of sense of coherence can be operationalized into salutogenic therapy principles and an intervention program for promoting a sense of coherence, coping, and mental health among people with mental health problems. The intervention is based on the following five basic components or therapy principles: (1) ...

International employment schemes for people with mental health problems

It has been recognised that work is a positive factor for mental health since the days of Galen (2nd century CE). It was central to the theories and practice of William Tuke at the Retreat in York (founded 1796) and has continued in different forms as a therapy and/or a form of rehabilitation ever since. These forms can be usefully divided into four main categories: sheltered work, vocational t...