Today, on National Bereaved Parents Day, we honour and remember parents who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a child. This day serves as a reminder of their strength and the importance of offering support and understanding. Our library offers a quiet space for reflection and a selection of resources to help navigate this difficult journey.
Category: Mental Health
Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Awareness Week is here, offering a chance to reflect on our drinking habits and their impacts. This week highlights the risks of alcohol misuse and promotes healthier choices.
Learn and Share: Educate yourself about alcohol’s effects and share with others.
Promote Alternatives: Encourage non-alcoholic social activities.
Seek Help: Reach out if you or someone you know needs support.
Let’s use Alcohol Awareness Week to make positive changes. Visit our library for helpful resources.
Perinatal Mental Health
Current Awareness
With thanks to our colleagues at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation trust the latest Perinatal Mental Health bulletin is now available to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
MEN’S HEALTH WEEK 2024
As we approach Father’s Day, Men’s Health Week is a perfect time to focus on men’s physical and mental health. Too often, men avoid discussing health issues, leading to overlooked problems like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Encouraging open conversations about health can lead to early detection and better overall well-being. Simple questions like “When was your last check-up?” can start important dialogues.
This Men’s Health Week, let’s break the silence. Talking about physical and mental health can lead to longer, healthier lives for men everywhere.
We need to share our stories | Men’s Health Forum (menshealthforum.org.uk)
Enhancing Lives Through Knowledge: Our New Dementia Collection
We are thrilled to announce the addition of a comprehensive Dementia Collection to our library! This new resource is designed to support individuals, families, and caregivers who are navigating the challenges of dementia.
What You Can Find in Our Dementia Collection:
Educational Books and Guides: Learn about the latest research, treatment options, and caregiving strategies from leading experts in the field.
Personal Stories and Memoirs: Gain insight and empathy through the experiences of those living with dementia and their loved ones.
Activity Resources: Discover activities and programs tailored to engage and support cognitive function for individuals with dementia.
Support Resources for Caregivers: Find practical advice and emotional support to help caregivers manage their responsibilities and well-being.
Visit our library today and start discovering these vital resources. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those touched by dementia.
The King’s Fund Bulletin
The King’s Fund has released their latest Health and Wellbeing bulletin, packed with essential updates on healthcare trends, policies, and research. This bulletin is a must-read for anyone interested in staying informed about the latest in health and wellbeing.
Make sure you subscribe to the blog to stay up-to-date with current awareness.
Depression and Anxiety May 24
With thanks to our colleagues from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust please find the latest bulletin attached. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. For support accessing any of the articles, please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk
Implementation Guidance
Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems
Source: KnowledgeShare
Psychological therapies for severe mental health problems: implementation guidance 2024.
NHS England; 2024.
This guidance is for NHS-commissioned mental health provider organisations, integrated care boards (ICBs), regional NHS England offices, and chief psychological professions officers in mental health trusts. It aims to support mental health providers to deliver the NHS long term plan objective to increase access to psychological therapies for people with severe mental health problems, as part of a wider transformation of adult and older adult community mental health services.
Freely available online
BJPsych Advances Public Mental Health
BJPsych Advances has published a new collection on Public Mental Health, with free access to all articles – https://bit.ly/3UKZuam
Perinatal Mental Health
Current Awareness
With thanks to our colleagues at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation trust the latest Perinatal Mental Health bulletin is now available to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
You can also download LibKey Nomad directly to your browser to make articles easily accessible: Download LibKey Nomad – Third Iron