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PILOT PROJECT

MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

In February 2001 – 2003 I worked with a group of people in Birmingham suffering with mental health problems and a group in London with varying symptoms.  African-Caribbean people suffering from mental health problems are one of the most disadvantaged group in the  UK because they are socially excluded.  Their illness/symptom are treated with medication and in some case the dosage are far too high but the whole person gets ignored.   

What gets overlooked is the following:

  1. A positive sense of Well-being

  2. belief in their own worth and dignity

  3. Ability to deal with the inner world of thinking, feelings, managing life and taking risks

  4. Ability to initiate, develop and sustain mutually satisfying personal relationships which is the mainstay of the individual.

I took time out to continue my studies so that I may deliver additional services that may meet their specific needs.  

I have Set-up a   Pilot Project that offers Complementary Therapies to services users of  enduring Mental health and other illness.   The project set priorities of improving the health and well-being of people suffering with problems arising from medical conditions symptoms.  We worked with both gender who-suffers as well as living with mental health, sexual abuse and victim of domestic abuse and who live below the poverty level.  Women with very low self-esteem caring for children with lack of family and social networks.  

We work in diversity by promoting cultural sensitive programme of activities aimed at alleviating distress, promoting good health and variety in the everyday life of the users.   The opportunity to share with each other aspirations as well as concerns and participate as well as access the various therapies on offer.

The project offer the following therapies:

  • Aromatherapy/Massage
  • Beauty Care
  • Indian Head Massage
  • Remedial Massage
  • Reflexology  
  • Therapeutic Massage    
  • Life Coaching

Service Aims:

  • To offer a range of therapies
  • To offer a range of interventions aimed at complementing existing treatment regimes.  
  • To enhance self-esteem, promote relaxation/stress management and improve an individual’s emotional and physical well being.
  • To assist in the reduction of symptoms experienced by individuals suffering from enduring mental health problems.  
  • To introduce a range of activities that will enable service users to explore some cultural appropriate therapies
  • To explore with service users a participative agenda that allows them to learn with a view to practice alternative therapies (in the future)  

REFERRAL

  • All clients will be known to mental health services and will meet set eligibility criteria.
  • Referrals will be accepted from the Community Mental Health Teams as part of the CPA process, and treatment offered would be part of the overall care plan.
  • A full consultation would be offered to each individual. This will include an assessment of need, identification of contra-indications and after care advice.
  • The Care Co-ordinator will be informed of the treatment plan and of the outcomes; of why the therapy was considered unsuitable.
  • Informed and documented consent will be obtained from the client before treatment, including permission to liaise with the Care Co-ordinator and/or medical officers.
  • Therapist will document written records of the treatment and outcomes.

The Therapist involved in the Complementary Therapy Service have successfully completed the relevant training by a recognized organization. The service is managed by Leanora Headley Company Secretary (COS) Leanora’s Enterprise Limited.

Complementary medicine works alongside conventional medicine.  It does not replace the family physician or the necessary medications or surgery that the individual may require at certain times in their lives, however it does allow the person to assume more responsibility for their own body, health and well-being.  Complementary Therapies can help improve a person's emotional and physical well-being especially when provided in conjunction with other support services.

 
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