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Police opens investigation into abuse at mental health hospital revealed by BBC

Community Care

Police have opened an investigation into abuse of patients at a mental health hospital uncovered by the BBC. Panorama filmed staff assaulting , inappropriately restraining and secluding and verbally abusing and humiliating patients at the Edenfield Centre run by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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The draft Mental Health Bill: parliamentary proposals for change

Community Care

By Tim Spencer-Lane The joint committee on the draft Mental Health Bill was appointed in July 2022 to consider the government’s draft bill to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) , which is summarised here. The joint committee received 114 submissions of written evidence and over 100 responses to its online survey.

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Are Mindfulness-Based Interventions Effective for Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders are common and prevalent mental health problems. One interesting preliminary finding is that patients from lower- and middle-income countries appear to benefit more from mindfulness interventions than those from western or higher income countries. Target Article Pseftogianni, F.,

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

Relias

By ensuring that you have an equitable environment, you are creating an organizational culture that will attract and retain experienced staff and support your patients. six months or one year), your organization can implement targeted interventions and best practices to drive the success of DEI. Identify indicators of success.

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Values-based practice - Using the book, He Died Waiting, as a learning tool

Learning Social Worker

The book, He Died Waiting: Learning the lessons - a bereaved mother's view of mental health services by Caroline Aldridge (2020), and the postcards with quotes from it, can be used in many ways to help students and practitioners to develop reflexiveness, empathy, and values-based practice. Evidences: PCF - 7 (skills and interventions).

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Memorial Hermann Health System’s Innovative Approach To Reimagining a Culture of Excellence

Relias

Taking a disciplined approach to incorporate interventions aligned to support patient safety as a core value is imperative, especially during a pandemic. An 8-hour mental health day. Adapting communications to meet urgent needs. Communication is always a key priority in a high reliability-focused organization.

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When Risks Collide: Maternal Mortality and Mental Health

Relias

Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality at ReliasAlarmingly, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. One area of increasing focus that hasn’t received as much attention is the intersection of maternal mortality and maternal mental health. A Personal Story of Maternal Mental Health.