Relevant Research
Please find below links to pieces of research relating to mental wellbeing, which will be useful background information for your work:
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Male specific mental health research
Adolescent males' view on the use of mental health counseling services
This study investigated adolescent males' view on mental health counseling. Additionally, participants were asked if they had ever used mental health ...
Gender differences in depression: the role played by paternal attitudes of male superiority and maternal modeling of gender-related limitations
A reanalysis of a large multi-generational, predominantly Caucasian sample of adults found a large gender difference in self-reported depression involving ...
Principles of clinical practice with older men
Older men are much less likely to be aware of community services available to them and they are less likely to utilize services generally. This underutilization ...
Breakthrough for fathers
Professional football is a tough, unforgiving world where failure can mean the sack and humiliation. There is not much room for human frailty. But a bunch ...
The gendering of men in early childhood education
In-depth interviews with men who work with young children as well as other key personnel in early childhood education (ECE) were analyzed using Acker's ...
Propensity to sexually harass: an exploration of gender differences
This research explored the propensity of predominantly white male and female college students to engage in severe forms of sexual harassment. In addition, ...
Long hours in the UK
News and research WORKING LONG hours is more common in the UK than in most other EU countries, but quite similar to work patterns found in the US, Australia ...
Sex differences in health problems, diagnostic testing, and referral in primary care
BACKGROUND. The aim of the study was to investigate sex differences in health problems and in the use of referrals for additional diagnostic procedures, ...
Adolescent males' view on the use of mental health counseling services.(Mental health)(Brief Article)
J.M. Smith, Adolescence, v.39, n.153, 2004, pp.77-82. To investigate the adolescent male view on mental health counselling, 100 adolescent males from Jesuit schools in Midwestern USA part
Boys' perceptions of the male role: understanding gender role conflict in adolescent males.
The well-being of adolescent boys has been a topic of growing concern over the past 15 or so years (Beymer, 1995; Home & Kiselica, 1999; Osherson, ...
Mental Health Benefits of Arts and Creativity For Young African and Caribbean Men, The
'Creativity is a valuable way of expressing your emotions and it can aid recovery. It can also help others understand the issues surrounding mental health.' ...
The influence of dual-identity development on the psychosocial functioning of African-American gay and bisexual men
To examine the influence of racial-ethnic and sexual identity development on the psychosocial functioning of African-American gay and bisexual men (AAGBM), ...
Social factors may make gay men suicidal - Brief Article
Several studies have found that homosexual men attempt to commit suicide at rates higher than those of heterosexual men or the U.S. population at large.
Dragging us down: new studies suggest that you're not alone in your blues—in fact, gay people actually may be more prone to depression than heterosexuals
We're out. We're proud. We're on Prozac? It's been nearly 30 years since the American Psychiatric Association ceased listing homosexuality as a mental ...
Men behaving badly - resurgence of illicit drug use and promiscuity in the gay community
A resurgence of illicit drug use and promiscuity has been noticed in the gay community of the 1990s despite higher standards of safe-sex education. The ...
European Mental Health Research
EU Green Paper - Improving the mental health of the population (PDF)
This is an important Green Paper from the European Commission. The mental health of the European population is a resource for the attainment of some of the EU’s strategic policy objectives, such as to put Europe back on the path to long-term prosperity, to sustain Europe’s commitment to solidarity and social justice, and to bring tangible practical benefits to the quality of life for European citizens.
Atlas of Mental Health; Statistics from Finland (pdf)
Promotion of Mental Health on the European Agenda (pdf)
Public Health Approach on Mental Health in Europe (pdf)
Public Health Action Framework on Mental Health (pdf)
Minimum Data Set of European Mental Health Indicators (pdf)
Measuring Aspects of Mental Health (pdf)
Can Suicide Be Prevented? (pdf)
Framework for Promoting Mental Health in Europe (pdf)
Proceedings of the European Conference on Promotion of Mental Health and Social Inclusion (pdf)
European Mental Health Agenda: Future Perspectives, Seminar Report (pdf)
Future Mental Health Challenges in Europe: The Impact of Other Policies on Mental Health(pdf)
Quality recommendation for Mental Health Services (pdf) (Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, handbooks 2001:13)
Bilbao Final Report (pdf) (Mental Health in Europe, New Challenges New opportunities Report from a European Conference 9-11 October 2003, Bilbao, Spain.
Please find below a list of references to articles you may find interesting
Albery S Developing a mental health promotion strategy in Croydon: the voluntary sector perspective, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Almeida-Filho N The case for transdisciplinarity in mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Appleby L Remembering the forgotten standard, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Backwith D, Munn-Giddings C Self-help/mutual aid in promoting mental health at work, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Bale C, Mishara B Developing an international mental health promotion programme for young children, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Barrry MM, O'Doherty E, Doherty A Mental health promotion in a rural context: research and realities from a community-based initiative in Northern Ireland, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Barry M Mental Health Promotion: Perspectives and Practices, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Barry M Designing an evaluation framework for community mental health promotion, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Barry MM Promoting positive mental health: theoretical frameworks for practice, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Barry MM Creating a mentally healthy society : lessons from a cross-border rural mental health project in Ireland, Journal of Public Mental Health,2005
Baxter J Needs and resources assessment: establishing a baseline of expectation in delivering emotional support to schools, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2000
Bell A Counting the cost, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Berry R Developing a national strategy for mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Bhui K, Rudell K Transcultural mental health promotion, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Bird L, Hayton P, Caraher M, McGough H, Tobutt C Mental health promotion and prison health care staff in young offender institutions in England, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Bond LA Partnerships with parents to promote healthy development, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Booth A, Burford A Weaving the threads of mental health promotion in South Australia, Lancaster RJ, Burtney E,1999
Bryne M, Barry M, Sheridan A Implementation of a school-based mental health promotion programme in Ireland, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Callard F Conceptualisations of agoraphobia: implications for mental health promotion, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Carter S Alcohol misuse and mental health promotion, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Carter-Morris P, Faulkner G A football project for service users: the role of football in reducing social exclusion, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Cattan M, Ingold K Implementing change: the alleviation of social isolation and loneliness among older people in Leeds, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Clauss-Ehlers CS A framework for school-based mental health promotion with bicultural Latino children: building on strengths to promote resilience, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Coggins A Mental health promotion in primary care trust land, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Cook S, Ledger K A service user-led study promoting mental well-being for the general public, using 5 rhythms dance, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Cummins RA Commentary: Physical activity and mental health: the natural partnership, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2000
Dalgard, OS Social integration and mental health promotion, Lancaster RJ, Burtney E,1999
Davis H, Tsiantis J Promoting children's mental health: the European early promotion project (EEPP), International Journal of Mental Health Promotion. Special issue: The European Early Promotion Project (EEPP),2005
de Boer R Mental health promotion in primary care, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Dogra, N Mental health awareness training: a pilot programme for university staff, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2000
Dooris M The 'health promoting university' as a framework for promoting positive mental well-being: a discourse on theory and practice, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Edwards GA Book Reviews, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry,1988
Edwards S Commentary: Exercise and mental health promotion - the natural partnership, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2000
Edwards S Promoting mental health: community effects of the exercise experience, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Edwards S, Makunga N, Ngcobo S, Mbaliyezwa d Ubuntu : a cultural method of mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Edwards SD Promoting mental health in Zululand, South Africa, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Edwards SD, Fox KR Promoting mental health : a call for a multicultural human movement perspective, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2005
Fletcher A, Suutarla A Promoting the mental health of children and their families in Helsinki, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Fox KR Physical activity and mental health promotion: the natural partnership, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2000
Fox P, Bird L, Baker H, Caraher M Promoting mental health among students in higher education in England: the views and attitudes of students and staff, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2000
Friedli L From the margins to the mainstream: the public health potential of mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Friedli L Mental health promotion: perspectives and practices, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Friedli L, McCulloch A Choosing mental health : a response to the government white paper, Journal of Public Mental Health,2005
Gilleard C Community mental health: time to change the focus?, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Glover G Social capital and promoting mental health, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Gordon C Philosophy in the water supply?, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Green J, Howes, F, Waters E, Maher E, Oberklaid F Promoting the social and emotional health of primary school-aged children : reviewing the evidence base for school-based interventions, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2005
Gudrun Gudmundsdottir D A study of adolescents' attitudes towards mental health: the Icelandic mental health promotion project, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Hart B A developmental perspective on children's exposure to stressful life events: implications for mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Hart B What public health could (belatedly) contribute to mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Hazell T, Vincent K, Waring T, Lewin T The challenges of evaluating national mental health promotion programs in schools: a case study using the evaluation of MindMatters, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Heer B, Woodhead D Promoting health, preventing illness - public health perspectives and the King's Fund mental heath inquiry, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Henderson G, Hogg E, Dunion L The Icelandic mental health promotion project: a Scottish commentary and introduction to a new national programme on mental health improvement in Scotland, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Hill RG, Rinaldi M, Gilleard C, Babbs M Connecting the individual to the organisation: employers' response to stress in the workplace, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Hosman CMH, Engels MCLJ The value of model programmes in mental health promotion and mental disorder prevention, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Hosman CMH, Murray M Inaugural world conference on mental health promotion and prevention of mental and behavioural disorders, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Hughes S Mental health promotion in the workplace, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Hull-Brown M, Nichol J, Luxford L Building the knowledge base through mental health promotion practice: a partnership project to support positive ageing in Auckland City, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Ingold K, Cameron I Public health: a case for re-energising leadership and momentum, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Israelashvili M 'Inoculation' as a third paradigm of mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Israelashvili M A developmental perspective on children's exposure to stressful life events: implications for mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Jenkins B Developing a mental health promotion strategy in Croydon: the statutory sector perspective, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Joubert N Promoting the best of ourselves: mental health promotion in Canada, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Joubert N, Raeburn J Mental health promotion: people, power and passion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1998
Joubert N, Raeburn J Mental health promotion: people, power and passion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1998
Joyce A, Howat P, Maycock B The implications of an evolutionary perspective on mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2005
Kemp M Acting out: a qualitative evaluation of a mental health promotion project for young people, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Killoran Ross M Commentary: Implementing mental health promotion: a health education and promotion perspective, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Kok G Implementing mental health promotion: a health education and promotion perspective, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Kolaitis G, Tsiantis J Promotion and prevention in child, adolescent and young people mental health: the Greek experience of participation in the mental health network programme of the European Commission, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Krasner E, Copeland J Mental health impact of neighbourhood renewal programmes, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Lahtinen E Commentary: Implementing mental health promotion: a health education and promotion perspective, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Lee J, Bamford D Mental health promotion: researching a model for curricular development, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Lowrie S Developing an integrated strategy : the Lothian experience, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
MacDonald G Problems, possibilities, people power and passion: what mental health promotion is and what it is not: a response to the inaugural issue, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Mauthner N, Killoran-Ross M, Brown J Mental health promotion theory and practice: insights from a literature review, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
McGowan B, Jowitt C Promoting positive mental health through befriending, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Mittelmark MB, Aaro LE, Henriksen SG, Siqveland J, Torsheim T Chronic social stress in the community and associations with psychological distress: a social psychological perspective, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Morrow L Social capital - a relevant concept for mental health promotion in the workplace?, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Murie J, Dickson A Think Positive: a mental health promotion website for 12 to 18 year olds, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Murray M Social exclusion and mental health promotion: an inextricable link?, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Orley J, Weisen RB Mental health promotion: what it is, what it is not, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1998
Puura K, Davis H, Cox A, Tsiantis J, Tamminen T, Ispanovic-Radojkovic V, Paradisiotou A, Mantymaa M, Roberts R, Dragonas T, Layiou-Lignos E, Dusoir T, Rudic N, Tanjovic L, Vizacou The European early promotion project: description of the service and evaluation study, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion. Special issue: The European Early Promotion Project (EEPP),2005
Raeburn JM, Rootman I Commentary: The value of model programmes in mental health promotion and mental disorder prevention, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Raeburn JR Community approaches to mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2001
Ramon S, Hart C Promoting mental well-being in the workplace : a British case study, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Raphael B Commentary: The value of model programmes in mental health promotion and mental disorder prevention, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Rowling L School mental health promotion: perspectives, problems and possibilities, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Rowling L, Weist M Promoting the growth, improvement and sustainability of school mental health programs worldwide, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Secker J Mental health promotion theory : review and application, Journal of Public Mental Health,2005
Seedhouse D Mental health promotion, psychiatry and related fields, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Seedhouse D Mental health promotion: problems and possibilities, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1998
Seedhouse D Philosophy matters in mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Seymour L Mental Health Act managers and their role in mental health promotion, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Sidaway A, Raeburn J Effectiveness of Mental Health Promotion: A Review, 1995
Simich L, Scott J, Agic B Alone in Canada: a case study of multi-lingual mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2005
Sorensen T, Mastekaasa A, Kleiner R, Sandanger I, Boe N, Klepp OM Local community mobilisation and mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Stacey K Commentary: Entering into partnerships, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,1999
Stansfield J Are mental health promotion strategies the answer?, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2000
Stansfield J Health promoting mental health services, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Sveidqvist V, Joubert N, Greene J, Manion I Who am I, and why am I here? Young people's perspectives on the role of spirituality in the promotion of their mental health, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2003
Swartz l, Tomlinson M, Landman M Evidence, policies and practices: continuities and discontinuities in mental health promotion in a developing country, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Tannahill A Integrating mental health promotion and general health promotion strategies, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2000
Titterton M, Hill M, Smart H Mental health promotion and the early years, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Titterton M, Hill M, Smart H Mental health promotion and the early years: the evidence base: risk, protection and resilience, Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Tonmyr L Missing data in the Canadian incidence study of reported child abuse and neglect (CIS) : relevance to mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Torsheim T, Samdal O Teachers as facilitators of student participation in school mental health promotion, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2004
Tsiantis J, Smith M, Dragonas T, Cox A Early mental health promotion in children through primary health care services: a multi-centre implementation, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2000
Watson, HE Multi-agency work in practice: the evaluation of a primary care-based mental health promotion project, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2000
Weist MD, Rowling L International efforts to advance mental health in schools, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,2002
Wheeler S Fighting the good mental fight, Journal of Public Mental Health,2005