Promoting alternatives to PRN medicines in secure inpatient mental health services

Promoting Access to School-Based Services for Children's Mental Health.

Mental health issues are widespread among children, but many never receive adequate treatment. One political solution proposed to address this disparity would be to fund mental health services through school-based programs and support collaboration among community and health organizations to address the needs of children. Regardless of whether this policy is implemented, health care professiona...

Acute inpatient mental health wards and inpatient alternatives: a quantitative comparison of the care provided

Alternatives to inpatient mental health care for children and young people.

BACKGROUND Current policy in the UK and elsewhere places emphasis on the provision of mental health services in the least restrictive setting, whilst also recognising that some children will require inpatient care. As a result, there are a range of mental health services to manage young people with serious mental health problems who are at risk of being admitted to an inpatient unit in communit...

Pro Re Nata (PRN) prescription in an Inpatient Low Secure Learning Disability Unit.

INTRODUCTION Pro Re Nata (PRN) prescribing in psychiatry is a common and valuable facility to be used in acutely distressed patients. It is open to misuse and PRN prescribing may be unnecessary/inappropriate. AIM The aim of the audit is to ensure safe and effective prescription of PRN medication. AUDIT STANDARDS The standards were set in congruence with the guidance from the local trust pol...

Complementary medicines in mental health.

The use of complementary medicines for mental health problems generates wide public interest. Patients, particularly when suffering from chronic mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, may use complementary medicines for a variety of reasons. Some may feel that a complementary approach is more ‘‘integrative’’ balancing mind and body; others may wish to gain control of their menta...