http://e-voice.org.uk/communitymentalhealth/weblog/ Weblog OpenACS 5.0 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:19:55 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/communitymentalhealth/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=3765174 http://e-voice.org.uk/communitymentalhealth/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=3765174 Review of Mental Capacity legislation is necessary. Intended to protect people deemed to lack capacity it appears authorities may use it to justify their actions geared to their own needs. Health trust officials are making decisions on behalf of those who are deemed to lack capacity when they have no right to make such uniateral decisions. Report to follow Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:19:55 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/communitymentalhealth/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=1284791 http://e-voice.org.uk/communitymentalhealth/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=1284791 A booklet entitled "Aspects of Mental Health in a Multi-Cultural Society" was published by the former Community Relations Commision in 1976. The forward by David (Lord) Pitt states:" The aim of this booklet is to provide guidance for professionals, particularly doctors and social workers, to help them meet the needs of members of minority ethnic groups who have mental health problems. Two points are emphasised in the booklet. One is the importance of cultural background in the p... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:45:42 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/communitymentalhealth/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=1213743 http://e-voice.org.uk/communitymentalhealth/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=1213743 Recent research has raised concerns about the effectiveness of drugs to treat depression. The need for talking therapies is put into sharp relief. However this becomes a problem for those whose language is not English and there is likely to be a need for cultural understanding too. That's where "Talk to Us" comes into play since it offers a wide range of organisations who have long experience of dealing with the needs of specific groups. They came into existence because of unmet need... Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:11:33 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/communitymentalhealth/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=1203787 http://e-voice.org.uk/communitymentalhealth/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=1203787 A number of reports have raised questions why primary aged children appear unhappy and anxious. The over use of testing and consequent lack of stimulating tesching in schools is one area identified and commercial pressures in their life in society another. Now teachers are asking for a Royal Commission to investigateChild mental health services are over stretched and intrusive. Children in care have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to ineffective services. These can often add ... Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:04:29 GMT