Staying Well is really important and we can all struggle with our physical and mental health at times. This page collates some great resources you can use to help you stay well.
Resources
IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) offer talking therapies for problems like anxiety and depression. If you live in England they accept GP and self-referrals for over 18’s into the service and
NHS Scotland has a campaign called ‘Clear your Head’ with some great resources that can beÌý
When thinking about our patients and mental health, ensure you follow the MECC principles –Ìý
For assistance with improving physical health check outÌýwhich is also a great resource to point patients towards.
Other sites for support with mental health include:
A-Z links and information
COVID-19 Specific help sites include:
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WHO evidence for action, investing in mental health 2013
NHS Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2014: Provides England’s National Statistics for the monitoring of mental illness and treatment access in the population
Five year forward plan: Independent mental health task force report to the NHS 2016
NHS mental health implementation plan 2019-2024
Mental health can affect a person’s ability to participate in healthy behaviour’s that impact upon physical health. This can increase the likelihood of some chronic diseases linked with physical health. Mental health can also impact a person’s ability to participate in treatment and recovery.
Approximately 30% of people living with a long-term physical health condition also have a mental health issue. People who live with mental health conditions also have significantly higher rates of physical illness.
See the link below for case studies of AHP’s supporting patients’ wellbeing and mental health recovery:
Burnout is a state of exhaustion, it can be experienced emotionally, physically or mentally due to excessive or chronic stress. Burnout can occur in any occupation but it has a higher prevalence amongst professional people in caring professions such as medicine, nursing, social work, counselling and teaching.
Burnout in Orthotics and Prosthetics article –
Examining the relationship between burnout and empathy in healthcare professionals: A systematic review –
Healthcare Staff Wellbeing, Burnout, and Patient Safety: A Systematic Review –
Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Empathy among Health Care Professionals: A Review of the Literature
Workforce burnout & resilience report 2021-2022 in NHS and social care
Having mental wellness displays for staff and patients can encourage people to take some time to consider how they are feeling and thinking. Links below include resources and infographics that can be used as display posters.
