Wednesday 12 November 2014

Integrated mental health services for young people move a step closer

 As health experts and ministers begin to address the long-standing failure of statutory services to meet the complex, inter-related needs of young people, new guidance published today points the way to more responsive, cost-effective services

http://www.youthaccess.org.uk/news/press-release-integrated-mental-health-services-for-young-people-move-a-step-closer/

Tuesday 11 November 2014

KOOTH counselling for Looked After Children


Jo Jamieson, Counsellor for KOOTH, talks about developing a new service in Knowsley for Children Looked After.

http://www.xenzone.com/staff_profiles.html?lnk=jojam

Monday 10 November 2014

Teenage anxiety: Tailored treatment needed

 A one-size-fits-all approach to treating teenagers with anxiety problems may be putting their futures at risk, a study suggests

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29954970

Wednesday 5 November 2014

Bridging the Digital Disconnect


This report outlines key findings from a needs assessment survey carried out with youth workers, education, health and mental health professionals in Ireland. The specific aims of this study were to:
  • Determine professionals’ current use of online technologies
  • Examine professionals’ needs in relation to youth mental health
  • Explore professionals’ views regarding the use of online technologies to assist them in supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing; and
  • Explore professionals’ needs in relation to using online technologies to support young people’s mental health.
- See more at: http://www.youngandwellcrc.org.au/knowledge-hub/publications/bridging-the-digital-disconnect-professionals/#sthash.bb8BDgQw.dpuf
This report outlines key findings from a needs assessment survey carried out with youth workers, education, health and mental health professionals in Ireland. The specific aims of this study were to:
  • Determine professionals’ current use of online technologies
  • Examine professionals’ needs in relation to youth mental health
  • Explore professionals’ views regarding the use of online technologies to assist them in supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing; and
  • Explore professionals’ needs in relation to using online technologies to support young people’s mental health.
- See more at: http://www.youngandwellcrc.org.au/knowledge-hub/publications/bridging-the-digital-disconnect-professionals/#sthash.bb8BDgQw.dpuf
This report outlines key findings from a needs assessment survey carried out with youth workers, education, health and mental health professionals in Ireland. The specific aims of this study were to:
  • Determine professionals’ current use of online technologies
  • Examine professionals’ needs in relation to youth mental health
  • Explore professionals’ views regarding the use of online technologies to assist them in supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing; and
  • Explore professionals’ needs in relation to using online technologies to support young people’s mental health.
- See more at: http://www.youngandwellcrc.org.au/knowledge-hub/publications/bridging-the-digital-disconnect-professionals/#sthash.bb8BDgQw.dpuf