An Introduction to Working with Transgender People

   An Introduction to Working with Transgender People: Information for Health and Social Care Staff, 2007, Department of Health
To deliver a patient led NHS services must be fair to everyone and recognise the needs of each individual.  This leaflet is intended to support you to ensure that Transgender people do not experience discrimination and prejudice [...]

Understanding Suicidal Distress and Promoting Survival in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Communities

    Understanding Suicidal Distress and Promoting Survival in LGBT Communities, 2007, Authors: Katherine Johnson, Paul Faulkner, Helen Jones, Emma Welsh
Abstract

Overview of the study

Given the growing consensus that LGBT people experience elevated rates of suicidal thoughts, intentions and behaviours (King et al 2003) and that this is linked to discrimination (Warner et al, 2004), this study focused [...]

Mental health issues within lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) communities:

   Mental health issues within lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) communities, 2007, Department of Health
Abstract
Although the majority of LGB people do not experience poor mental health, research suggests that some LGB people are at higher risk of mental disorder, suicidal behaviour and substance misuse.
Evidence indicates that the increased risk of mental disorder in LGB [...]

A Guide for Young Trans People in the UK

     A Guide for Young Trans People in the UK, 2007, Department of Health

Abstract: Trans is an umbrella term. It includes cross-dressers, transgender and transsexual people as well as anyone else who is in any way gender variant.
Abstract

After having been involved with the ‘Sci:dentity Project’ (an arts project for trans youth), we worked in conjunction [...]

Changing Habits - North West Dual Diagnosis Intelligence Report

     Changing Habits - North West Dual Diagnosis Intelligence Report, July 2007, CSIP
Emerging Findings — Access to Mental Health Treatment for Adults with Substance and/or Alcohol Misuse Problems
This report is on the treatment needs of individuals experiencing concurrent mental health, drug and/or alcohol related problems.  Readers are also encouraged to review the individual journey of [...]

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Interpersonal Therapy Comparably Effective for Major Depression

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Interpersonal Therapy Comparably Effective for Major Depression, Evidence Based Mental Health, Feb 2008, V11 (1) 12
QUESTION
Question: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT): which is more effective for depression?
Patients: 177 adults (aged over 18 years) with DSM-IV nonpsychotic major depression. Main exclusions: history of mania, schizophrenia, major physical illness, [...]

Lancashire Care Library & Information Service Launches it’s Own Currents

8-final-draft-newsletter-feb08-1st-draft-escap-people-us-on.pdf   The New Mental Health Current Awareness Bulletin from Lancashire Care Library & Information Service, February 2008
The new bulletin will be issued fornightly, keeping you up-to-date with new reports, journal articles and more…
The new bulletin also calls for you to get involved, if you can think of a better name, please let us know.  The [...]

Best practice in managing risk: principles and guidance for best practice in the assessment and management of risk to self and others in mental health services

Best practice in managing risk: principles and guidance for best practice in the assessment and management of risk to self and others in mental health services, 2007, Department of Health

Abstract: Risk management is a core component of mental healthcare and the Care Programme Approach. Effective care includes an awareness of a person’s overall needs as [...]