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This briefing was commissioned by the Maternal Mental Health Alliance who are dedicated to ensuring all women, babies and their families across the UK have access to compassionate care and high-quality support for their mental health during pregnancy and after birth. One woman in five experiences a mental health problem during pregnancy or after they have given birth. Maternal mental health problems can have a devastating impact on the women affected and their families. NICE guidance states that perinatal mental health problems always require a speedy and effective response, including rapid access to psychological therapies when they are needed. Integrated care systems (ICSs) have a unique opportunity to ensure that all women who need support for their mental health during the perinatal period get the right level of help at the right time, close to home. Key points Maternal mental health problems are common and can be extremely serious. Timely access to effective help can make a big difference to long-term health outcomes for mothers and generations to come Integrated care systems can ensure that comprehensive and evidence-based support is provided to women and birthing people during the perinatal period Maternal mental health care must be developed equitably, adapting to the needs of groups of women with higher risk and poorer access to effective support Universal services – midwifery, general practice, and health visiting – are vital to identify needs and provide timely support Access to NHS Talking Therapies is essential for women with many diagnosable mental health difficulties during the perinatal period Specialist community perinatal mental health services are a priority for the NHS Long Term Plan and can meet the needs of women with more serious and complex conditions Adequate provision of specialist Mother and Baby Inpatient Units prevents women being separated from their babies if they need to be admitted to hospital The voluntary sector, including peer support, plays a vital role and needs to be commissioned and properly funded- Posted
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Mandy Anderton is a Clinical Nurse specialising in learning disability and a hub Topic Leader. In this new blog, Mandy explains how they are using shared decision making and reasonable adjustments to implement a new care pathway, where patients with a learning disability needing to undergo a medical investigation can receive deep sedation within their own home. Working with patients, carers, relatives, anaesthetists and others, the aim is to improve access to important medical investigations with minimal distress, where other avenues have been exhausted. Health inequalities and barriers to care People with learning disabilities experience higher levels of physical ill health, yet they face serious health inequalities and have lower life expectancy, dying on average 25 years sooner and frequently from avoidable and preventable conditions [1]. An inability to express pain or general feelings of being unwell (or this resulting in behaviour described as challenging) can lead to delays or problems with diagnosis or treatment, identifying needs and providing appropriate care. People with a learning disability might struggle to engage with medical interventions due to lack of understanding or fear, whilst uncertainty amongst medical professionals about capacity and consent can all lead to further delays. People with learning disabilities often struggle to engage with diagnostic tests like having blood taken or having a scan. This can lead to delays in care and treatment and have an impact on health outcomes. Reasonable adjustments Under the Equality Act 2010, there is a legal duty for public bodies to make reasonable adjustments for people with a learning disability. Equality is not necessarily about treating everybody the same. Rather, it is treating a person with a learning disability in such a way that the outcome for that person can be the same. Reasonable adjustments can be put in place, for example prescribing small doses of oral sedation to reduce anxiety or undertaking desensitization and preparation work on an individual basis. But these things do not work for everyone and can take time (which is no use in urgent situations). Clinical holding is also not always appropriate to every situation or individual. Bringing diagnostic tests to the home Salford Care Organisation (part of the Northern Care Alliance) has started to explore the use of deep sedation in the home to support people to have essential investigations, with the additional option of an anaesthetic if needed. Perceived benefits of these changes to practice are earlier diagnoses and treatment of medical conditions. Both of which promote equality and reduce mortality and premature death for people with a learning disability. The general idea is that when blood tests or other diagnostic tests or procedures are required (scans can be tricky for people to engage with also), GPs would be able to refer direct to a dedicated anaesthetic clinic for this support. Mental capacity Healthcare professionals need to work within the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and if the patient’s capacity is in question, a Mental Capacity Assessment is undertaken. If the person is considered to lack capacity, then decisions will be taken in their best interest. This process will include relevant medical professionals, family, and carers. If the person does not have a family member or friend to advocate on their behalf, then an Independent Mental Capacity Act Advocate will be asked to join these discussions. Best interest decision-making Least restrictive options are always considered and often tried first– this might be desensitization work, longer appointment times, giving oral sedation, working up to possible clinical holding or deep sedation or anaesthesia if needed. Legally the person proposing the procedure is always the lead for best interest and capacity but others will provide significant input. It is likely there will be on-going meetings and different best interest decisions are made as different interventions are tried and considered. The best interest decision process will consider the pros, cons of each intervention, always starting with least restrictive option and working upwards if needed. The likely consequence of doing nothing will also be considered against risk of anaesthetic and distress to the person and weighed up against the risk of not treating a possible underlying health issue. Safety considerations and risk assessment Safety is our priority. Fiona Armstrong, Consultant Anaesthetist, developed a policy around the new approach and this contains a lot of the detail around how we manage risk. The policy was approved last year, and we have attached the document at the bottom of this page for anyone interested. Fiona has also shared some of the key safety features below: The patient has to be suitable. They cannot be a predicted high anaesthetic risk. This would include certain medical problems, anticipated difficult to manage airways, high BMI or previous problems with anaesthesia. The home has to be suitable – within 30mins blue light transfer of the hospital. The ambulance team also needs to be able to safety extract the patient from the location that sedation is administered. Anaesthetist and anaesthetic assistance, trained in transfer, attend with all kit to be able to safely administer oxygen, secure IV access, give supportive medications or provide a full anaesthetic should an adverse event occur. The patient’s vital signs are monitored as soon as sedation takes effect and for the journey. Full area for immediate administration of anaesthetic is set up at the hospital. Home visit occurs prior by the ambulance team to ensure suitability and plan number of staff/extraction kit. Patient’s support team are involved in the planning process of how, when and where sedation is administered to minimise distress and improve safety whilst medication takes effect. We are at the very early stages of exploring this as a care pathway and only two people have been through the process so far, both cases have gone smoothly. Many others have managed with oral sedation to make it to the carpark and have the deep sedation administered there and others are currently undergoing planning and the best interest process. Case study - John A gentleman with severe learning disabilities and autism, John has a longstanding fear of needles, medical professionals and environments. Blood tests, an echocardiogram and ultrasound scan were needed to help identify any underlying, and potentially serious, medical cause for his swollen ankles. Opportunities for desensitization had been exhausted and attempts to take blood with the support of regular oral sedation had proved unsuccessful. Working together and within the legislation of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), John’s family, support team and health care professionals from both general health services and the Adult Learning Disability Team came together to form an individualised plan, which would enable John to have deep sedation (with the option of a general anaesthetic if needed) in his own home before being safely transported to hospital for further care and treatment. Feedback I’ve spoken to both of John’s carers (he lives in 24-hour support) and his mother. His mother couldn’t praise the support enough, saying how much re-assurance it had given her knowing that his health concerns had been taken seriously and investigated. She is more reassured for the future and thinks the pathway should be available everywhere. John’s carers also felt it suited his needs well: “Fiona, the anaesthetist, went to his home and basically just worked within John’s usual routine, which was so important as John is also autistic and has very rigid routines that he needs to adhere to. John was totally calm and does not appear to have been adversely affected in any way at all. He went straight back to his usual self, following return from hospital, as if nothing had happened”. Chris Connell, Head of service (supported living), Aspire for Health and Intelligent Care and Support Reflections so far Resources are needed to make this into a recognised referral pathway with dedicated theatre time. At the moment, it happens a little ‘ad-hoc’ and people are fitted in when our anaesthetist can find gaps on theatre lists. Funding is currently being considered. Working collaboratively has been key, with clear coordination and on-going meetings to revisit decision-making where needed and agree fresh plans. The visit to give John deep sedation in his home was very carefully planned beforehand to help ensure it ran in line with his routines and had the very best chance of success. Listening to John’s carers and family were key in gathering information about how best to support him. The service is completely personalised, which works best for people with a learning disability. Sedation can be given in the home, where a person is most comfortable and relaxed and can fit around their usual routines. So far, we have seen people get the medical investigations they needed in a timely manner with little, if any, stress to themselves. I’m not sure how we would have moved forward for John without this process as we had exhausted all other avenues. We need to continue to connect with key stakeholders such as community teams and hospital specialists. To make sure they know the service exists and to consider it for patients who need investigations, where other reasonable adjustments have failed. [1] (Learning Disability Mortality Review Programme, 2020) Share your thoughts Do you or someone you care for have a learning disability? Perhaps you work in healthcare and would like to help reduce the inequalities experiences by people with a learning disability. What do you think about the approach described in the blog? Please share your thoughts by commenting below (register for free first) or contact us at [email protected]. You can also get in touch with Mandy directly at [email protected] to find out more about this work. Related content Nobody left behind: Improving the health of people with learning disabilities and reducing inequalities across primary care How can GP practices help improve health outcomes for people with learning disabilities? Interview with a Community Learning Disability Nurse CS008 V1 Home Sedation and Transfer Service for Patients with Complex Needs requiring Hospital investigations and treatment (002) (1).pdf- Posted
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A study from Jackson et al. looked at how the prevalence of psychological distress in the adult population of England has changed since 2020. The study found that the proportion reporting any psychological distress was similar in December 2022 to that in April 2020 (an extremely difficult and uncertain moment of the COVID-19 pandemic), but the proportion reporting severe distress was 46% higher. These findings provide evidence of a growing mental health crisis in England and underscore an urgent need to address its cause and to adequately fund mental health services.- Posted
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has published the third edition of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) guideline which includes important new, and updated, recommendations for the treatment and care of mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders. MNS disorders are major contributors to morbidity and premature mortality in all regions of the world. Yet it is estimated that over 75% of people with MNS disorders are unable to access the treatment or care they need. The mhGAP guideline supports countries to strengthen capacity to deal with the growing burden of these conditions. It is intended for use by doctors, nurses, other health workers working in non-specialist settings at primary health care level, as well as health planners and managers. The guideline contains a new module on anxiety reflecting the increased number of people with anxiety disorders, which are among the world’s most common mental disorders. The module includes the following recommendations: Psychological interventions based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) should be offered to adults with generalized anxiety disorder and/or panic disorder. These interventions can be offered in a variety of formats including online, in-person, in groups, or self-guided. Stress management techniques should be considered for adults with generalised anxiety and/or panic disorder. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) should be considered for treating adults with generalized anxiety and/or panic disorder. Psychological and psychosocial interventions The guideline sets out the continuing importance of psychological treatments for a range of MNS conditions. The mhGAP guideline contains new recommendations on psychosocial interventions for carers of persons with psychosis or bipolar disorder as well as new recommendations on psychosocial interventions for psychosis, alcohol dependence, substance use, dementia, and children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, ADHD and cerebral palsy. Women and girls who want to become pregnant or may become pregnant should not use valproic acid (sodium valproate) The guideline contains an updated recommendation which advises against the use of valproic acid (sodium valproate), a medicine for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, due to risk of birth defects if taken during pregnancy. The guideline recommends the following: Valproic acid (sodium valproate) should not be prescribed to women and girls who want to become pregnant or may become pregnant because of the high risk of birth defects and developmental disorders in children exposed to valproic acid in the womb. For women and girls currently prescribed valproic acid (sodium valproate), advice should be provided on use of effective contraception. It is important that women and girls do not stop taking valproic acid (sodium valproate) without first discussing it with their doctor. Women should be advised to consult their physician as soon as they are planning pregnancy and the need to urgently consult their physician in case of pregnancy. Every effort should be made to switch to appropriate alternative treatment prior to conception. A specialist should periodically review whether valproic acid (sodium valproate) is the most suitable treatment for the person. Other recommendations: Digitally-delivered psychological and psychosocial interventions feature across multiple modules - alcohol use disorders, anxiety, conditions related to stress, drug use disorders, and self-harm and suicide Recommendations for non-pharmacological interventions to improve outcomes for people with dementia have been updated to include physical exercise, CBT, cognitive stimulation therapy and cognitive training. The antipsychotic medicines quetiapine, aripiprazole, olanzapine, paliperidone, and the long-acting antipsychotics haloperidol and zuclopenthixol are included for treatment of psychosis and bipolar disorder. Levetiracetam and lamotrigine are included for treatment of epilepsy.- Posted
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Women 'angry and frustrated' over smear test review
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Women affected by a review of cervical smears in the Southern Health Trust have said they are "angry, frustrated and scared" for their future. About 17,500 patients in the trust are to have their previous smears re-checked as part of a major review of cervical screening dating back to 2008. Some of these women will be recalled to have new smear tests carried out. But the process has not started yet and will take at least six months to complete. Letters were sent out by the trust earlier this month to those affected. The Southern Trust says it expects to recall around 4,000 women for a new smear test after it reviews 17,368 historic slides. The Trust's medical director, Dr Steve Austin, told its board meeting that the review of slides was expected to start next week. It also emerged that the number of calls from concerned women has increased with many asking for more "specialist" answers. Read full story Source: BBC News, 27 October 2023- Posted
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CEO warns of ‘significant increase’ in patient anxiety over doctors’ strikes
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A trust chief executive has warned of a ‘really significant increase’ in patient anxiety and frustration created by the ongoing doctors’ strikes. Lance McCarthy, the chief executive officer of Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust, made the comments during the most recent four-day junior doctors’ strike, which also coincided with two days of consultant strike action. The trust leader told Hertfordshire and West Essex integrated care board on Friday: “We shouldn’t underestimate the impact industrial action is having.” Mr McCarthy said this impact was not just confined to strike days but also affected the run-up and aftermath of each bout of industrial action. He said every series of strike days caused service disruption for at least another 72 hours. He said: “We are seeing increasing frustration [from] our colleagues around it, because we are constantly duplicating work, cancelling patients, rebooking the same patients, etc. “We are [also] quite understandably starting to see in the last two months a really significant increase in anxiety and concern and frustration from our patients, who took it quite well the first couple of rounds but are understandably really frustrated. It is having a really significant impact.” In a further statement to HSJ, Mr McCarthy reiterated comments that trust staff had noticed an increase in anxiety, concern and frustration among both patients and colleagues in recent months. Read full story (paywalled) Source: HSJ, 25 September 2023- Posted
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If a manager approaches your desk, do you feel a sense of anxiety? If your team wants to challenge an idea or offer a different perspective, do they feel free to speak up? These are both examples of psychological safety - or a potential lack thereof - in the workplace. Organisations have focused heavily on mental health and well-being at work over the last few years, but many still lack an awareness of psychological safety, how it can impact your team and the consequences of an unsafe culture. This article looks at how you can measure and improve psychological safety.- Posted
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Technologies to assist with diabetes treatment and care have evolved rapidly over the past two decades. With each new innovation coming to the market, there are hopes that technologies will solve the numerous, complex issues related to diabetes. However, although it has been demonstrated that overall, these technologies—when available—bring major benefits to people living with diabetes, they do not make the condition disappear. This article in Diabetes Epidemiology and Management discusses the interconnections between technologies and diabetes distress, an often under-acknowledged consequence of the continuous demands of diabetes.- Posted
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Three in four NHS staff have struggled with a mental health condition in the last year, according to a new poll. A survey of workers carried out by NHS Charities Together over medics’ mental health comes as healthcare leaders were forced to reverse cuts to NHS Practitioner Health, a service for medics. A backlash from NHS staff over the proposed cuts forced health secretary Victoria Atkins to intervene. In the new poll of more than 1,000 NHS staff, 76% said they have experienced a health condition in the last year with 52% reporting anxiety, 51% reporting low mood, while 42% of respondents also said they’d experienced exhaustion. Meanwhile, the most recent NHS data shows the most common reasons for staff sickness are anxiety, stress, depression or other psychiatric conditions, with more than 586,600 working days lost over this in November 2023. NHS Practitioner Health began as a mental health service for GPs but has since expanded to other specialities following funding from NHS England. However, last week the provider announced this national funding was due to end, so its service would be reduced. NHS England said the decision was so it could review the services available for all NHS staff. However, it was forced to u-turn on the decision and agreed to provide funding for an additional year. Read full story Source: The Independent, 17 April 2024- Posted
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untilThe past couple of years have placed enormous pressures on the mental health and wellbeing of the population. The current cost of living crisis is having a significant impact on people’s state of mind with millions feeling stressed about rising food and energy prices as we head into winter. Delivered by Maximus, the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, can help employees and employers during this difficult time with their mental health. Completely confidential, the service is available at no charge to anyone with depression, anxiety, stress or other mental health issues, affecting their work. Remploy already helped thousands of people across England, Scotland and Wales, to remain in, or return to work, so our expertise speaks for itself. Led by Bethany Kimberley and Kaylena Mushen, this webinar will introduce the service, covering facts and statistics around mental health. It also looks at the service’s aims, eligibility criteria and referral process, plus what support and workplace adjustments are available at home, in an office, or other place of work. The session will also introduce and additional service, offering virtual one-to-one support appointments for employees. Learn how to gain access to fully-funded expert advice and support for up to nine months, which includes – A well being plan to help employees stay in, or attend work. Ideas for suitable workplace adjustments. Tailored coping strategies. Facts and statistics around mental health. Aims of the service. Details of the eligibility criteria and referral process. The support and interventions available. Register- Posted
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untilWith more than 70,000 excess deaths during the 2003 heatwave in Europe, the acceleration of certain vector-borne diseases, poor air quality and increasing levels of climate anxiety, climate change is already having adverse health impacts on people’s physical and mental health. This report comprehensively addresses some of the most threatening health impacts of climate change. Each of the chapters within the report analyses the relation between climate change and the consequential health impacts and, through a series of case studies, showcases best practise on how we can tackle this. The report serves not just to highlight the extent of the link between climate change and health but also demonstrates that solutions are in our grasp to prevent and mitigate the health consequences of climate change. The webinar ‘The climate crisis and its health impacts‘ will centre around three themes: How climate change impacts human health What can be done to prevent or mitigate such impacts Why it’s important to prioritise public health in the climate debate and methods to achieve this Speakers Elaine Mulcahy, Director UK Health Alliance on Climate Change Dr Marina Romanello, Executive Director, Lancet Countdown Dr Claus Runge, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs & Sustainability at Bayer How to attend To attend this report launch webinar on Zoom please register for your joining link.- Posted
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Tens of thousands of people avoided going to hospital for life-threatening illnesses such as heart attacks during Britain's coronavirus crisis, data has revealed. Shocking figures reveal that admissions for seven deadly non-coronavirus conditions between March and June fell by more than 173,000 on the previous year. Previous data for England shows there were nearly 6,000 fewer admissions for heart attacks in March and April compared with last year, and almost 137,000 fewer cancer admissions from March to June. Analysis by the Daily Mail found that the trends were alarmingly similar across the board for patients who suffered strokes, diabetes, dementia, mental health conditions and eating disorders. Health experts said the statistics were 'troubling' and warned that many patients may have died or suffered longterm harm as a result. Gbemi Babalola, senior analyst at the King's Fund think-tank said: "People with some of the most serious health concerns are going without the healthcare they desperately need. Compared with the height of the pandemic, the NHS is seeing an increase in the number of patients as services restart, and significant effort is going into new ways to treat and support patients." "But the fact remains that fewer people are being treated by NHS services." Read full story Source: Daily Mail, 13 September 2020- Posted
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Coronavirus: Survivors 'at risk of PTSD'
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People who were seriously ill in hospital with coronavirus need to be urgently screened for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), leading doctors say. The Covid Trauma Response Working Group, led by University College London and involving experts from south-east England, said those who had been in intensive care were most at risk. The experts said regular check ups should last at least a year. More than 100,000 people have been treated in hospital for the virus. The experts say tens of thousands of these would have been seriously ill enough to be at risk of PTSD. The working group highlighted research which showed 30% of patients who had suffered severe illnesses in infectious disease outbreaks in the past had gone on to develop PTSD, while depression and anxiety problems were also common. Tracy is just one of many people who has been left with psychological scars from her coronavirus experience. She was admitted to Whittington Hospital in north London in March and spent more than three weeks there - one of which was in intensive care. "It was like being in hell. I saw people dying, people with the life being sucked from them. The staff all have masks on and all you saw was eyes - it was so lonely and frightening." Since being discharged in April the 59-year-old has been struggling to sleep because of the thought she will die and she has constantly suffered flashbacks. She is now receiving counselling. Read full story Source: BBC News, 29 June 2020- Posted
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It will take years to unpack how badly the pandemic damaged our collective mental health. But what we know now is no one is immune. Healthcare providers, grocery store workers, executives, stay-at-home parents, food service workers: We’re all suffering in some way. In 2019, 10.8% of adults in the United States reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. By December 2020, that number had skyrocketed to 42.4%. Regina Hoffman, Director of Patient Safety Authority, talks about the importance of self-care and gives her top three tips.- Posted
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Conscious sedation in dentistry (June 2017)
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This Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme guidance aims to promote good clinical practice through recommendations for the safe and effective provision of conscious sedation for dental care.- Posted
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CQC. Dental mythbuster: Safe and effective conscious sedation
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Conscious sedation can help a patient undergo dental treatment. There are several reasons why they may need sedation – anxiety, medical needs or complex treatment. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) outlines the regulations and standards of conscious sedation.- Posted
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What Is conscious sedation? (14 September 2018)
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Conscious sedation helps reduce anxiety, discomfort, and pain during certain procedures. This is accomplished with medications and (sometimes) local anesthesia to induce relaxation. Conscious sedation is commonly used in dentistry for people who feel anxious or panicked during complex procedures like fillings, root canals, or routine cleanings. It’s also often used during endoscopies and minor surgical procedures to relax patients and minimise discomfort. Find out more about the procedure, the drugs used and the side effects.- Posted
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The purpose of this study from Roberts et al. was to explore anxiety, worry, and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in parents of children with food allergies, and to evaluate whether these three psychological outcomes could be predicted by allergy severity, intolerance of uncertainty, and food allergy self-efficacy. The study highlights the need for greater awareness of mental health in parents of children with food allergy. -
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Everybody responds differently to the stresses and strains of modern life. We all need and, to a degree, thrive on pressure: it gives us energy, helps with performance and inspires confidence. But excessive pressure can lead to stress. Stress may become a problem when someone feels they don’t have the resources to cope with the demands placed upon them. Harmful levels of stress can lead to a mental health condition such as anxiety or depression. This booklet from the Devon Partnership NHS Trust aims to give you some very practical information and guidance – and provides spaces for you to make notes so you can make it work for you. -
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Coronavirus: Delirium 'may be common' in Covid seriously ill
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Delirium and confusion may be common among some seriously-ill hospital patients with COVID-19, a study in The Lancet suggests. Long stays in intensive care and being ventilated are thought to increase the risk, the researchers say. Doctors should look out for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after recovery, although most patients, particularly those with mild symptoms, will not be affected by mental health problems. The evidence is based on studies of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) and Middle-East respiratory syndrome (Mers), as well early data on COVID-19 patients. Read full story Source: BBC News, 19 May 2020- Posted
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Many people in Britain are likely to suffer from physical and mental problems for several years after the COVID-19 epidemic has subsided. That is the grim message from doctors and psychologists who last week warned that even after lockdown measures had been lifted thousands of individuals would still be suffering. Some of these problems will be due directly to the impact that the virus has had on those it has infected, especially those who went through life-saving interventions in intensive care units (ICUs) in hospital. In addition there will be a considerable impact on vulnerable people affected by the lockdown and isolation. Read full Source: The Observer, 2 May 2020 -
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Half of UK health workers suffering stress because of Covid-19
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Half of health workers are suffering mental health problems such as stress and trauma as a result of dealing with COVID-19, new research reveals. The pandemic is having a “severe impact” on the mental wellbeing of NHS personnel as well as agency staff, GPs and dentists, with rates of anxiety and burnout also running far higher than usual. New YouGov polling for the IPPR thinktank found that 50% of 996 healthcare workers questioned across the UK said their mental health had deteriorated since the virus began taking its toll. That emerged as the biggest impact on staff, just ahead of worries about their family’s safety because of a lack of testing and protective equipment for NHS workers (49%) and concern about their ability to ensure that patients receive high-quality care when the NHS is so busy (43%). As many as 71% of younger health professionals, who are likely to be inexperienced and early in their careers, said their mental health had deteriorated. More women were affected than men. Read full story Source: The Guardian, 23 April 2020- Posted
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World will face a mental health crisis after coronavirus pandemic, experts warn
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The world is likely to face a global crisis in poor mental health after the coronavirus pandemic has passed, experts have warned. Two dozen mental health scientists including neuroscientists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and public health experts have warned of the long-term impact of the virus on people’s mental health and demanded governments prioritise research to come up with evidence-based treatments. They also called for real-time monitoring of mental health in the UK and across the world in order to gauge the severity of the expected increase in poor mental wellbeing. Their warning, in the journal Lancet Psychiatry, comes as a new Ipsos Mori survey carried out at the end of March revealed people’s mental health was already being affected by the UK lockdown and self-isolation policy. Read full story Source: The Independent, 16 April 2020- Posted
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We face a pandemic of mental health
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Currently we have a frightening, deadly viral pandemic, but there will another plague, one we are not hearing nearly enough about from our leaders, which will arrive in a wave just behind it, reports Paul Daley in the Guardian. There will be a pandemic of severe depression and anxiety that will sweep over the world as the unemployment rate pushes into previously unseen digits, families who’d prefer to be socially distant are thrust together and young people are denied the certainty and structure of school. We will need to support – medically, financially, emotionally and psychiatrically – those who are going to do it hardest. Psychiatric support services will need to be dramatically bolstered to fight this mental health pandemic Read full story Source: The Guardian, 24 March 2020- Posted
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