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| Published date | 01 September 2005 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0264550505055158 |
| Date | 01 September 2005 |
| Subject Matter | Articles |
Mental health factual information
The Mental Health Foundation produces fact sheets and booklets on a wide range
of mental health topics. Fact sheets provide specific information on different
aspects of mental health for example hallucinations, anxiety, stress, self-harm and
specific disorders including obsessive compulsive disorder, personality disorder
and schizophrenia. The booklets cover mental health issues in more depth and the
selection of briefings cover particular issues – for example refugees, special needs
and housing. Fact sheets can be obtained directly from the website. Booklets and
briefings can be ordered (£1) from the website or by contacting the Mental Health
Foundation at 83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW. Tel: 020 7802 0300. Email:
mhf@mhf.org.uk. Website: mentalhealth.org.uk Scotland office: 24 George
Square, Glasgow G2 1EG. Tel: 0141 572 0125. Minimum invoice of £25.
Drugs training for families and workers
Adfam is offering training for people who work with families and friends of
substance users and training specifically for families and friends of substance
users. The one day workshops cover a variety of themes and sessions are held
separately for the two different audiences. The workshop themes for drug workers
and volunteers include: Basic Drugs Awareness, Coping with Conflict, Setting and
Keeping Boundaries, Support and Treatment, and Telephone Support Skills.
Additional courses specifically for families and friends of users include Family
Dynamics and Coping with Conflict in Families. All courses cost £120. For further
information about the autumn programme contact Adfam. Email:
training@adfam.org.uk. Tel: 020 7928 8898. Website: adfam.org.uk
Support and legal advice for families of prisoners
When someone is sent to prison, family and friends have no chance to speak to
him – or, increasingly, her – before they are taken away. Family or friends may
have no idea where the person is being taken nor when they will be seen again.
Often the dependants may have financial difficulties. Support Help and Advice for
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Probation Journal
The Journal of Community and Criminal Justice
Copyright © 2005 NAPO Vol 52(3): 327–328
DOI: 10.1177/0264550505055158
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