Do Non-Clinical Services Help to Improve Functional Outcomes Among Young Adults With Mental Disorders? A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Mental disorders during young adulthood can significantly impair functioning in daily activities. Non-clinical support services aim to improve functioning by helping people to build social and life skills, participate in education and employment and improve physical health. This study aims to examine and synthesise the evidence for non-clinical services on improving functional outcomes for young adults with mental disorders.

Using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework to inform integrated regional planning: a case study in Tasmania, Australia.

Background: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the application of a needs-based mental health service planning model in Tasmania, Australia to identify indicative directions for future service development that ensure the equitable provision of mental health services across the State.

Methods: The activity and capacity of Tasmania's 2018-19 mental health services were compared to estimates of required care by: (1) generating estimates of required care using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework (NMHSPF); (2) collating administrative mental health services data; (3) aligning administrative data to the NMHSPF; and (4) comparing aligned administrative data and NMHSPF estimates to identify priority areas for service development. Findings were contextualised using information about service location, population demographics, and upcoming service development.

Modelling mental health service needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: a review of existing evidence and expert consensus.

Objective: To identify key mental health service components required for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and develop proposed modelling to modify the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework to account for the unique needs of these populations.

Methods: Service areas and corresponding modelling rules were informed by a review and analysis of literature and data (on existing service models and policy directions) and expert group discussions on the important aspects of mental health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Results: Eight key service areas were identified and translated into proposed modelling rules for service planning: culturally appropriate assessment; increased care coordination; more family and carer involvement and support; specified workforce; holistic primary care teams; enhanced staffing for inpatient care; integrating culture; and earlier support for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

Key service components for age-appropriate mental health service planning for young adults.

Aim: To identify and describe key service components that should be incorporated into age-appropriate integrated mental health care for young adults aged 18-24 years.

Methods: Key service components were identified through a mixed-methods approach including targeted examinations of the literature and structured discussions with experts in youth mental health.

Results: Seven key components were identified as important for providing age-appropriate mental health care to young adults.

Using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework to support an integrated approach to regional mental health planning in Queensland, Australia.

Regional integrated service planning has been identified as a key priority for improving the mental health system in Australia. The National Mental Health Service Planning Framework (NMHSPF) is an integrated planning tool that estimates the resources required to deliver the optimal mix of mental health services to a population. In 2016, Queensland Health commissioned a trial application of the NMHSPF for joint mental health planning between a Primary Health Network (PHN) and the corresponding state Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) in a regional area.

Review of services to inform clinical frameworks for adolescents and young adults with severe, persistent and complex mental illness.

Objective: Severe, persistent and complex mental illness (SPCMI) affects a small proportion of young people but is associated with severe disability and a large burden on families and health services. This article identifies and describes service models for adolescents and young adults with SPCMI.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted for services for young people aged 12-25 years with SPCMI.

Monitoring and evaluation of disaster response efforts undertaken by local health departments: a rapid realist review.

Background: Local health departments are often at the forefront of a disaster response, attending to the immediate trauma inflicted by the disaster and also the long term health consequences. As the frequency and severity of disasters are projected to rise, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts are critical to help local health departments consolidate past experiences and improve future response efforts. Local health departments often conduct M&E work post disaster, however, many of these efforts fail to improve response procedures.