International research

Culture shock and healthcare workers in remote Indigenous communities of Australia: What do we know and how can we measure it? (Rural and Remote Health, 2011)
This article provides a thorough background in the theory of cultural shock and adaptation. It then presents results of a literature review undertaken to determine if existing studies provide tools which measure the cultural adaptation of remote health professionals. The 2 instruments identified were the Culture Shock Profile (CSP) by Zapf and the Culture Shock Adaptation Inventory (CSAI) by Juffer.

Family care giving of persons with dementia: Prevalence, health effects and support strategies (Schulz & Martire, 2004) (PDF, 123kb)
This US article summarises literature on dementia caregiving and provides recommendations regarding practice guidelines for health professionals working with caregivers.

Integrated psychological treatment for substance use and co-morbid anxiety or depression vs. treatment for substance use alone (Hesse, 2009) (PDF, 619 kb)
This is a review of nine integrated treatment trials. The need for more empirical research on psychotherapeutic treatment for co-morbid depression and substance use disorders is highlighted.

Mental health promotion and mental illness prevention: The economic case (Department of Health, London; M.Knapp, D.McDaid and M.Parsonage (editors), 2011) (pages, 48)
The report identifies and analyses the costs and economic returns of a range of mental health interventions (promotion, prevention and early intervention). Fifteen areas, including parenting interventions for children with persistent conduct disorders, workplace screening for depression and anxiety disorders, debt and the befriending of older adults, are modelled and finds that many interventions are outstandingly good value for money, low in cost and often become self financing over time, saving public

No health without mental health: A cross-government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages (Department of Health: Publications policy and guidance, 2011)
This UK government strategy document (with supporting links) sets out six shared objectives to improve the country’s mental health and well-being. It seeks to improve outcomes for people with mental health problems through high quality services.

Perceived unmet need for mental health care for Canadians with co-occuring mental and substance use disorders (Urbanoski, Cairney, Bassani & Rush, 2008) (PDF, 470kb)
This study highlights the potential problems faced by individuals with mental and substance use disorders in accessing services and the importance of consumer perspectives.

Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Mental Illness: The Economic Case for Investment in Wales (Centre for Mental Health, 2010) (PDF, 1.41mb)
This report covers the prevention of clinically diagnosable mental illness and, more broadly, the promotion of positive mental health and
well-being. Across the spectrum of disorders, mental illness is both a direct cause of mortality and morbidity and a significant risk factor. The report calls for greater investment in mental health promotion and argues that this will bring economic advantages.

The Role of Health and Health Promotion in Labour Force Participation (Schuring M, 2010) (PDF, 1.99mb)
This thesis aims to evaluate whether health inequalities associated with unemployment are comparable across different ethnic groups.

What can philosophy do for psychiatry? (Fulford, Stanghellini & Broome, 2004)
This article illustrates the practical impact of developments in the philosophy of psychiatry in five key areas: patient-centred practice, new models of service delivery, neuroscience research, psychiatric education, and the organisation of psychiatry as an international science-led discipline focused on patient care.

Wisdom at work: The importance of the older and experienced nurse in the workplace (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2006) (PDF, 347kb)
This paper identifies promising strategies and opportunities for retraining nurses.