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Tees JSNA 7.3(b) Figure 1. Tees JSNA topic section structure Topic sections ‐ to apply to each topic Introduction 1. Key Issues 2. Recommendations 3. Who is at risk and why? 4. What is the level of need? 5. What services are currently provided? 6. What is the projected level of need / service use? 7. What needs might be unmet? 8. What evidence is there for effective intervention? 9. What do people say? 10. What additional needs assessment is required? Key contact and references Each topic within the JSNA is composed of ten sections, plus an introduction and contact information with references. JSNA Topic Content Template 2 of 12
Tees JSNA 7.3(b) Introduction Updated 12/07/11 The World Health Organisation defines mental health as: “a state of wellbeing in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community” Therefore, mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness, but it also encompasses an individual’s ability to build strong and positive relationships with others, hence recognising their purpose in society and where they are able to face a spectrum of issues. In contrast, mental illness refers to depression and anxiety (which may also be referred to as common mental disorder) as well as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (also referred to as severe mental illness). Mental disorder includes mental illness, but also covers conditions such as personality disorder, and alcohol and drug problems. Good mental health and resilience is paramount to our physical health, relationships, education, training, work and to achieving our potential. The risk of mental disorder is influenced by a range of factors including biological and societal risk factors, childhood adversity, family and socio-economic characteristics’. Since half of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14 and three quarters before their mid 20’s, an important opportunity exists to prevent mental disorder through interventions during childhood and adolescence. Therefore, intervention, particularly during the early stages of life, is imperative to counteract poor mental health developing and advancing into adulthood which results in a broad set of adverse health and non-health outcomes This section of the JSNA is cross cutting and relates closely to the following JSNA topics: Children, transition years, adults, older people Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sexual violence victims Domestic violence victims, carers, end of life care, ex-forces personnel Offenders, crime, poverty, alcohol misuse, illicit drug use and self harm and suicide 1. Key Issues Updated 12/07/11 • There is a lack of detailed information about the range and type of conditions that young people experience in Hartlepool • There is no clear picture of the number of young people with mental health problems • Late diagnosis of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders • Late identification of children at risk of poor emotional health • There is a lack of an effective joint CAMHS strategy in Hartlepool • High number of young people who show emotional distress and anxiety about attending school (school phobia/school refusal) JSNA Topic Content Template 3 of 12
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