mental health

Effective practice guide – mental health

[HMI Probation (2022)]

Effective practice guide on working with people with mental health issues in criminal justice settings Part of HMI Probation’s Effective Practice series.

Keywords: mental health

Thematic inspection of the criminal justice journey for individuals with mental health needs and disorders

[CJJI (2021)]

A joint thematic review by the Criminal Justice Inspectorates which identifies shortcomings in relation to the treatment of people with mental health disorders.

Keywords: mental health

Working with people with coexisting Substance Use & Mental Health (SUMH) issues

[Turning Point (2021)]

Guidance on how to work effectively with people with co-occuring substance misuse and mental health issues.

The future of prison mental health care in England

[Centre for Mental Health (2021)]

Report on mental health provision, commissioned by NHS England and NHS Improvement – includes examples of good and innovative practice, and makes recommendations for improvement.

Keywords: mental health

Informing Futures Toolkit

[Informing Futures (2021)]

A toolkit of free resources, information and guidance for professionals seeking to understand and support care and custody experienced young people.

Keywords: mental health, trauma, young people

Compendium of Promising Practice: working with children and mental health

[NHS England (2021)]

Includes promising examples of practice in relation to young people with mental health issues from across the country. From the YJB Resource hub.

Keywords: mental health, young people

How to look after your mental health in prison

[Mental Health Foundation (2021)]

Guidance for people in prison on maintaining positive mental health.

Keywords: mental health

Mental health – evidence base

[HMI Probation (2021)]

Summary of the evidence base relating to the mental health of service users and working with people with mental health needs. Part of HMI Probation’s Evidence base collection.

Keywords: mental health

Trauma and wellbeing

[YJB (2021)]

Information and resources in relation to trauma informed working and supporting mental health with young people. From the YJB Resource hub.

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: includes a palliative care suite, and provides health and social care support for people with significant mental health issues and physical illness. [For more about the Ruth Mann Trophy click here].

Keywords: wellbeing, mental health, health