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Outcome Measurement Pilot: Effectiveness of a Holiday Program for People with a Mental Illness and their Carers
Michelle Kightley and Lauren Malouf
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW
The following abstract summarises a trial of a questionnaire to measure the effectiveness of the Holiday Program. Since the introduction of the National Mental Health Plan, there has been a focus on outcome measurement to demonstrate the effectiveness of mental health programs.
This focus recently extended from government to non-government organisations. Accordingly, the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW (SFNSW) has undertaken to measure the effectiveness of their programs. This includes the Holiday Program, a pioneering venture by SFNSW.
For any enquiries please contact Michelle Kightley or Lauren Malouf on 02 9879 2600.
Click here for abstract
Lauren Malouf has a B. Psychology (Hons) from the University of New South Wales. She is currently employed by the SFNSW as a Project Officer, developing policies and procedures for the Holiday Program. In addition, she is working in collaboration with others to implement outcome measures for Holiday Program participants and their carers that are relevant to the Program.
Michelle Kightley has a B.App.Sc (OT) (Hons) from the University of Sydney. She is currently employed by the SFNSW as a Project Officer, researching and recommending possible outcome measures for all programs of the SFNSW.
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Mental Health - Demystifying Research
ARC Mental Health Tribunals Study
An interdisciplinary research team led by Sydney University Law School's Professor Terry Carney is evaluating the operation of mental health tribunals in NSW, Victoria and the ACT - looking at reviews of inpatient care and community treatment orders. The study aims to assess the fairness and therapeutic value of hearings, and to develop best practice guidelines which will improve access to justice for mental health service users.
We would like to interview any consumers who have been involved in a Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing in the last 12 months.
If you are interested in participating please contact researcher Martin Thomas of the Mental Health Legal Centre on 1800 808 161.
Alternatively you can contact Martin at Martin_Thomas@clc.net.au
For more info click here.
ASRB - 4,000 Volunteers who have Schizophrenia needed
Every word, colour and image sets off nerve cells in your brain. And there are 100,000,000,000 nerve cells in your brain. Nothing is more complex. It's why nothing is harder to solve. To find the answer, we'll have to put our heads together. If you have schizophrenia, we need 4,000 volunteers to begin Australia's largest ever brain research project. By the end, we'll have the clearest picture of the brain we've ever seen, and hopefully, a cure.
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