8 July 2009

MENTAL HEALTH

Death of the Smoking Den: The initial impact of no smoking legislation in England in 2008 (22nd June 2009)
A survey has uncovered widespread problems with the implementation of the smoking ban in psychiatric units in England. The survey, published by the Mental Health Foundation, shows that 85% of respondents said that the ban had been implemented only partially, or not at all, effectively.

The survey recommends that the National Mental Health Development Unit (NMHDU) leads on gathering and disseminating good practice from successul units, as well as calling for a formal review of the impact of the ban by the Department of Health.
Survey


Taking a deep breath: the mental health implications of anti-smoking legislation in July 2007 (22nd June 2009)
The evidence examined in this report shows that care is needed to ensure that the smoking ban brings opportunities for people with mental health problems to give up smoking. It also shows that careful monitoring is needed to ensure that imposition of the ban does not cause unnecessary distress and harm in in-patient settings.
Report


Florid (30th June 2009)
Florid is a website run by mental health service users for people who have experienced mental health difficulties. It’s a website which aims to bring together information relating to mental health in a way that is user-friendly and simple.
Website

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