Peer-delivered self-management programmes in mental health

Using Mental Health Films in Educational Programmes

THE mental health of an individual is the most important factor in & success in coping with life in present-day civilisation, and he is acut^ aware of this. Because of fear to see mental weaknesses in themselves, ipe.. bers of the general public are resistant to the consideration of psychiatj', problems. Yet they have a deep curiosity to find out more about me# mechanisms and their possible int...

Self-management of mental health problems

Peer support in mental health services.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Considering international diversity in the implementation of mental health peer support and an increasing research interest in peer support work (PSW), this review focuses on priorities in current research and practice. With grassroots in informal services for people with mental health problems, peer support has been strengthened by the recovery paradigm in mental health polic...

the role of follow-up and mental health programmes in rehabilitation of chronic mental patients

this paper descibes the tertiary prevention in the area of rehabilition and adjustment of chronic mental patients, as practiced at zahedan psychiatric center. a follow-up unit was established at this center, providing services for hospitalized and discharged chronic mental patients. the services include regular visits, enhancement of drug compliance, controlling drug side-effects, family, socia...

Diabetes Education and Self-management Programmes

The aim of patient education is for people with diabetes to improve their knowledge, skills and confidence, enabling them to take increasing control of their own condition and integrate effective self-management into their daily lives. High-quality structured education can have a profound effect on health outcomes and can significantly improve quality of life. A Cochrane review found that cultu...