Mental health and well-being
Resources
- Moving towards smoke-free in mental health services in Scotland (May 2008; external link)
This study was commissioned to explore a move towards smoke-free environments in mental health services in Scotland. It summarises available evidence on tobacco use and tobacco related harm in psychiatric services and explores how different services have tackled the range of issues around smoking in mental health services - Smoking, mental health and stop smoking. 'Be happy, don't worry and stop smoking' (March 2007; 17pp, 117kb pdf) A report of a story dialogue event held in Glasgow in December 2006, in partnership with UKPHA (Scotland), the STCA, and CHEX. The event enabled participants to learn and discuss insights from people's stories about their experiences of mental health and smoking from the perspectives of smokers with a mental health problem, mental health service practitioner and a stop-smoking practitioner
- Two projects of particular relevance are Give up tobacco Substitute Exercise (GUTSE)and Smoking Cessation Within Forensic Mental Health Within Conditions of Special Security, both of which received money from the PATH Support Fund between 2004-2007
- A multi-component Needs Assessment was conducted in 2005 to uncover the main issues and challenges surrounding the use of tobacco for mental health service users, and to identify priorities for action. As a result various pieces of work have been produced:
- Directory of Services, Resources and Training for Ethnicity, Mental Health and Older Adults (2005; 45pp, 229kb pdf)
- Literature review on tobacco and mental health (2004; 45pp, 289kb pdf)
- Briefing paper on tobacco and mental health (2003; 6pp, 171kb pdf) Outlines prevalence, explanation for high smoking rates, effects of smoking, benefits and challenges of smoking cessation and examples of good practice
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Aberdeen Foyer - "Pack It In, Take Action". The project's aim was to reduce the drop-off rates of service users (mainly young people) who accessed smoking-cessation services. For more information read: |
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Kirkcaldy & Levenmouth CHP. In partnership with local groups, this mental health project set out to provide tailored cessation support to adults with mental health problems. The work of this project ultimately led to the development of PATH's specialised mental health training for stop-smoking professionals. For more information read: |
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Lochaber Families Project and Action for Children Scotland (formerly NCH Scotland) - "Fit For Life". The project aimed to offer the opportunity of a healthier lifestyle for mothers experiencing depression. For more information read: |
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NHS Lothian Royal Edinburgh Hospital - smoking cessation in mental health inpatient services. The aim of the project was to develop and provide an effective smoking cessation service to patients being treated for substance misuse and/or for mental health problems. For more information read: |
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Clydesdale CHP - smoking cessation support for adults with mental ill health. This project was designed to offer smoking cessation training, to support staff and provide a flexible service to individuals with mental health care needs. For more information read: |
| National Schizophrenic Fellowship (Scotland) - this project set out to help reduce smoking rates amongst its members using diversionary therapies (e.g. painting, craftwork). Due to the long-term absence of the project lead this project did not manage to meet its intended objectives, and so was wound down early. No final report was produced. |
| Penumbra - this organisation offers supported accommodation for people with mental health problems. It aimed to help its service users either quit smoking completely or significantly reduce their tobacco consumption. No final report was supplied. |
Aberdeen Foyer final report
page last updated: 23 October 2009