Lorna Collins reviews a cross-sectional study that found the quality of life of people with psychosis is higher when they participate in leisure activities.
[read the full story...]Community interventions for anxiety and depression: the benefits of sports, music, gardening, art and culture
Jessica Bone critically considers a systematic review of community interventions for anxiety and depression in adults and young people, which suggests that more research is required targeting young people and specific community assets.
[read the full story...]A map of England’s community mental health interventions: are we meeting people’s needs?
In her debut blog, Elena Opie considers a study that aimed to map community mental health interventions related to policy and practice for improving adult mental health in England.
[read the full story...]Art therapy groups: many mental health patients are keen, but access remains limited
Lorna Collins reviews a cross-sectional study exploring the views and preferences of mental health service users about art therapy groups and treatment.
[read the full story...]Being part of something bigger: can neighbourhood identification protect against self-harm?
Florian Walter reviews a recent cross-sectional study which investigates whether neighbourhood identification can buffer against the effects of socioeconomic disadvantage on self-harm.
[read the full story...]Mapping the links between leisure activities and health outcomes: the Multilevel Leisure Mechanism Framework
Alice Potter summarises a narrative review and multi-level theoretical framework of mechanisms of action on how leisure activities affect health.
[read the full story...]Volunteering in later life: good for our physical health, but more evidence needed on mental health
Sophie Large summarises a recent Campbell Systematic Review, which explores the impact of volunteering on the physical and mental health of older volunteers.
[read the full story...]Should European cities be going green for our mental health?
Eleana Frisira summarises a recent scoping review on the impact that green spaces can have on the mental health of people living in urban settings.
[read the full story...]Community navigators may help alleviate loneliness in people with anxiety or depression
Martin Webber summarises promising results from a feasibility trial of community navigators for people with depression or anxiety using secondary mental health services.
[read the full story...]A review of Dementia Friendly Communities in England
Remco Tuijt writes his debut blog and summarises a recent scoping study on dementia friendly communities in England: what they are and what they want to achieve.
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