Improving comorbity care is a key challenge for mental health
Long-term physical illnesses affect 30% of the population of England, or some 15 million people. Mental health conditions affect about 10 million of us.
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Dual diagnosis: a challenge for the reformed NHS and for Public Health England
The 2012 health reforms posed both threats and opportunities for people with dual diagnosis or multiple needs. This discussion paper from that time looks at the likely implications.
Long term conditions and mental health: the cost of co-morbidities
Patients with a long-term condition and co-existing mental health issue face poorer clinical outcomes and a significantly lower quality of life than people with a physical health problem alone.
Briefing 44: Implementing what works
The results of our test of using regional trainers to speed up the development and efficacy of IPS within local services.
Safe and secure housing is critical to the wellbeing of mental health patients
Having somewhere safe and secure to live is one of the basic requirements of human life.
Briefing 43: A place to live
This briefing paper presents a compelling argument for relevant agencies in housing, health and criminal justice to work together to ensure investment in the most effective and cost-effective interventions.
Economic evaluation of a liaison psychiatry service
This report examines the costs and benefits of an award-winning service based at Birmingham City Hospital. The service offers comprehensive, round-the-clock mental health support to all adult patients in the hospital.
Briefing 39: Mental health care and the criminal justice system
This briefing examines the provision of mental health care for adults in the criminal justice system, what has been achieved to date and identifies priorities for further work.
Learning lessons in mental health care from around the world
Earlier in July, the journal Nature published a worldwide “call for urgent action” in research into mental health.
Managing presenteeism
Presenteeism is hugely costly to employers, but all too often ignored. Managing it well saves money but also contributes to the development of an engaged and productive workforce.