Resource Tag: HEALTH PROMOTION

Based on the Health Continuum Short Form administered in the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey Ð Mental Health (CCHS-MH), the percentages of Canadians aged 15 or older classified as having flourishing, moderate or languishing mental health were 76.9%, 21.6% and 1.5%, respectively

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In October 2008, a meeting was held in Gaithersburg, Maryland regarding opportunities for mental health promotion & suicide prevention in senior living communities. This report provides the proceedings from the meeting. The discussions included topics such as the human cost of untreated mental illness, hearing the voices of residents, suicide in older adults, whole-population approaches […]

This report is presented in 10 sections, followed by 7 annexes. The sections are: 1) introduction to health promotions, risk reduction, & suicide prevention; 2) reality of suicide; 3) lost art of leadership in garrison; 4) composite life-cycle; 5) Army suicide prevention campaign; 6) program governance for health promotion/risk reduction/suicide prevention; 7) managing the health […]

This Toolkit contains resources to help staff in senior living communities promote mental health & prevent suicide among their residents. A comprehensive framework incorporating three essential approaches is used. The approaches are: 1) whole population approach – activities & programs that benefit the mental well-being of all residents; 2) at-risk approach – strategies ensuring that […]

The purpose of this Suicide Prevention Action Plan is to address the goals & outcomes of the New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy, through the development of community & organisational-level interventions. The Plan is based on the specific issues, needs, & capacity of the Otago community. The goals of the Action Plan are to: improve the […]

The goal of the Wiregrass Suicide Prevention Services Plan is to reduce the incidence of suicide & non-lethal suicidal behaviour in the Wiregrass, Alabama area. The goals & objectives associated with each of the 3 stated purposes – raise awareness, provide intervention, use research methodology – are outlined.

This paper describes the development of a community mental health project in a local football stadium, the Moss Ross stadium in Macclesfield, England, UK. This 3-year project was designed in 2003 and was able to secure funding from the Laureus Foundation’s ‘Sport for Good’ initiative. The project provides mental health promotion and mental health awareness […]

This strategy aims: 1) to produce a comprehensive package of practical actions which are likely to have an impact on the number of suicides in Westminster; & 2) to provide a structure to co-ordinate activities resulting in improved suicide prevention, particularly, early intervention & treatment. 6 categories of action are detailed: general population interventions, mental […]

This strategy sets out the approach that will be taken to reduce deaths from suicide & undetermined injury in Devon. The range of targets, objectives, & actions that will contribute to a multi-agency response are identified. The objectives that are addressed are: reducing the risk in high-risk groups; promoting mental well-being in the wider population; […]

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This pamphlet outlined the Australian Labour Party’s plan, if re-elected, to invest $276.9 million over 4 years in suicide prevention. This funding would be allocated to providing more serices to those at greatest risk of suicide, more direct investment in suicide prevention & crisis intervention, providing more services & support to men, & promoting good […]

This report describes the implementation & findings of a community-based suicide prevention initiative. The project aimed to use the experience & knowledge of the Yarrabah community as a model for other indigenous communities for the establishment of effective & sustainable community-based approaches to building resilience, reducing suicide risk exposure, & reducing self-harm. An accompanying series […]

This mental health curriculum provides lesson plans for Grades 4 to 6. Each lesson includes background information for teachers, the objective(s) of the suggested activities, teaching content, activities & fact sheets, & suggested assessment strategies.

This article outlines the work helplines do to provide emotional support to people in distress &, thereby, potentially preventing suicide. The author asserts that helplines also have a crucial role in reducing the number of people who develop mental health problems & in eliminating stigma associated with mental or emotional problems. The selection & training […]

There appear to be a number of differences in the aetiology, presentation, & treatment options for mental health problems between high-resource & low-resource countries. This review compares suicide & suicide prevention in a high-resource country, Australia, & a low-resource country, Nepal. (25 refs.)

This book includes the following chapters: 1) Emile Durkheim & the concept of anomie; 2) the meaning of suicidality; 3) epidemiological issues related to suicide & self-inflicted injuries; 4) the community approach & the need to develop safety promotion; 5) the “safe communities” model in suicide prevention; 6) Specific Example 1: Arjeplog, Sweden; 7) Specific […]

This policy brief assesses what is known about the cost-effectiveness of mental health promotion & mental disorder prevention strategies in Europe & elsewhere. The economic costs associated with suicide & suicidal behaviours are also discussed. The extent to which the economic case for promotion & prevention is now an issue within countries, barriers to wider […]

Whether by choice or necessity, more older adults in America are now living in congregate residential settings. About 23 percent of the 36 million adults over age 65 experience relocation. The underlying reasons for relocation as well as the ensuing adjustment process is often stressful. These adjustments coupled with an array of risk factors commonly […]

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This report outlines the suicide prevention & mental health promotion strategy for Walsall. Elements of the strategy include suicide prevention programs, marketing mental health, supporting equality & inclusion, programs for the early years, children & schools, employment & the workplace, addressing violence & abuse, programs for the elderly, & partnerships & communities.

The author discusses the benefits & dangers of public health campaigns, noting that few have been evaluated & even fewer have made evaluation results publicly available. Berman asserts that to achieve maximum effect with limited dollars, greater effort needs to be put into meeting with legislators & collaborating for prevention. (6 refs.)

This document presents the European Communities consensus paper on the prevention of depression & suicide. The promotion of good mental health, preventive measures, early recognition, & adequate treatment of people with mental disorders are the key measures in avoiding depression & its complications, such as suicide. Multisectoral comprehensive suicide prevention programmes, aiming at restrictions in […]