#AllOurHealth - Friday 31st July 2020 3pm (GMT Standard Time)
Mental health and wellbeing - UoN
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Mental health & wellbeing - Tweetchat 2 University of Nottingham
1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem this year yet as a society we are often very reluctant to talk about mental health and wellbeing, and this can lead to people feeling ashamed, isolated and worthless. (Time to Change 2020)
Talking about mental health can really help to change lives and all health and care professionals have an important role in leading the way when it comes to mental health and well being. Wellbeing and mental health: Applying All Our Health (PHE 2019) states:
Front-line health professionals can:
- use the Make every contact count resource, and take every opportunity to have brief conversations with people about making positive changes
- incorporate psychological aspects of care within all care pathways
- identify risk factors and symptoms of mental health problems and signpost and refer appropriately
- identify risk factors and indicators for potential self-harm and suicide and support individuals who may present with suicidal thoughts and refer appropriately
- guide individuals with existing mental health problems through health promotion advice - and support them to access services to improve their physical health and wellbeing (screening, health checks, physical activity, debt advice)
- use basic coaching techniques to support an individual who may be experiencing mental distress
This #AllOurHealth Tweetchat will focus on the importance of health and care professionals talking about mental health and wellbeing and the impact we can all have. The Tweetchat will explore the following questions:
- Why is it important to talk about mental health & wellbeing?
- What action can we take in our day to day roles to meet our patients mental health and wellbeing needs?
- How do we identify those people at risk of poor mental health and what action can we take?
- Have you used PHE’s Every Mind Matters campaign and resources in your practice? What has worked well and what could we develop or improve?
- What one action can you take in regard to mental health and wellbeing following this Tweetchat?
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:03
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Hi everyone and welcome to our second University of Nottingham WeLearn #AllOurHealth tweetchat - Mental Health & Wellbeing - please tweet us a hello :) https://t.co/0p6qdegFP9 |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:03
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Here is todays QUESTION 1 Why is it important to talk about mental health & wellbeing? #AllOurHealth https://t.co/pVX3wfJg5s |
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@BridgetEleri
31 July 2020 15:04
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@WeLearnOutLoud Mental health affects 1 in 4 people every year. Mind and body are part of a symbiotic relationship and need to be seen as such because both impact each other positively and negatively #AllOurHealth #EveryMindMatters |
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@WinfieldLorna
31 July 2020 15:05
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#AllOurHealth To address the stigmas surrounding mental health and to enable individuals to understand it is important to talk about how they feel and seek support. They need to feel they are not alone |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:05
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A very considered answer - thank you ... there are huge links between mental and physical health #allourhealth https://twitter.com/BridgetEleri/status/1289200246296211457 |
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@WinfieldLorna
31 July 2020 15:06
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#AllOurHealth hello ?? |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:06
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This is an important point .... taboos and stigma surrounding mental health and wellbeing exist and are very real #allourhealth https://twitter.com/WinfieldLorna/status/1289200451435413504 |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:07
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Hello and welcome - it is very warm indeed !! #AllOurhealth https://twitter.com/SNmeg7/status/1289200374847401985 |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:07
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Hello and welcome - don;t forget to add #AllOurHealth to your tweets https://twitter.com/PAvajah/status/1289200436025544704 |
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@Jonatha16988918
31 July 2020 15:08
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@WeLearnOutLoud I think mental health and well being can be a difficult subject for some people to talk about. Especially people with no history of it. Making it more of an open conversation might discourage people from suffering in silence. #AllOurHealth |
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@AgencyNurse
31 July 2020 15:08
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@Jonatha16988918 @WeLearnOutLoud great point .... the more we make it "normal" to talk about the better #AllOurHealth |
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@SNmeg7
31 July 2020 15:09
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@WeLearnOutLoud It is imperative we talk about mental health and wellbeing as so many people suffer in silence thinking no one will listen to them, or they are silly for thinking they way they do - my motto is, a problem shared is a problem halved ! #AllOurHealth |
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@alicialwatts
31 July 2020 15:10
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@WeLearnOutLoud #AllOurHealth |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:10
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QUESTION 2 What action can we take in our day to day roles to meet our patients mental health and wellbeing needs? #AllOurHealth https://t.co/Orsn55Xgca |
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@AgencyNurse
31 July 2020 15:10
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@SNmeg7 @WeLearnOutLoud I like this point ... I also think this is not just a topic for MH nurses / professionals ... we all need to be aware of MH and wellbeing in the people we care for #AllOurHealth |
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@alicialwatts
31 July 2020 15:11
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@WeLearnOutLoud Make every contact count is one approach that can improve an individual’s wellbeing through helping to change behaviours and take action on health. #AllOurHealth |
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@BridgetEleri
31 July 2020 15:11
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@WeLearnOutLoud #MakeEveryContactCount ?? Talking about mental health and feelings reduces stigma and on an individual level helps to reduce burden and organise thoughts. An open conversation during physical observations is a positive start! #AllOurHealth |
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@WinfieldLorna
31 July 2020 15:12
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#AllOurHealth we can take the time to talk to patients and determine their needs. We can support, refer and evaluate our care. We must appear approachable at all times and never judge |
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@SNmeg7
31 July 2020 15:13
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@WeLearnOutLoud Have check in points with our patients. Not just meet their physical needs, mentally hospital can be a very daunting place for patients, it is important to acknowledge that. Every medication round you could pop in a 'how are you feeling?' it only takes 2 seconds! #AllOurHealth |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:13
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RT @WinfieldLorna: #AllOurHealth we can take the time to talk to patients and determine their needs. We can support, refer and evaluate our… |
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@Jonatha16988918
31 July 2020 15:13
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@WeLearnOutLoud Take time to sit with people on a 1:1 basis. Make efforts to make it less formal and more comfortable by considering environments. Or having a drink of coffee with patients #AllOurHealth |
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@AgencyNurse
31 July 2020 15:14
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@WinfieldLorna i agree ... but how do we do this when we are super busy ? How can we ensure that we don't miss those moments to discuss mental health & wellbeing ? #AllOurHealth |
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@PAvajah
31 July 2020 15:14
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@WeLearnOutLoud #AllOurHealth i believe it's important because people should not go through them alone. it's important that we normalise these experiences to not allow them to have detrimental effects on us. by talking about it we can encourage each other to have a more positive outlook on life. |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:15
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QUESTION 3 How do we identify those people at risk of poor mental health and what action can we take? #AllOurHealth https://t.co/NBWt6y5wUx |
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@AgencyNurse
31 July 2020 15:16
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@Jonatha16988918 @WeLearnOutLoud love that - have a coffee - in years gone by this was very much frowned upon but why not ? Sit, rehydrate, chat #AllOurHealth |
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@BridgetEleri
31 July 2020 15:16
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@WeLearnOutLoud Educate ourselves about signs of mental health deterioration and resources available. Refer patients to specialist services if necessary #AllOurHealth #TimeToChange #EveryMindMatters #MakeEveryContactCount |
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@WinfieldLorna
31 July 2020 15:17
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#AllOurHealth we should develop our competencies at recognising the signs and practicing effective communication. We need to build up a holistic picture of the patient. Talking to their family also will help with this. |
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@AgencyNurse
31 July 2020 15:17
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Thats really fab to hear .... I am a great believer in "making time" ... yes we are busy but mental health and wellbeing is so very important #AllOurHealth https://twitter.com/WinfieldLorna/status/1289203048665870336 |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:17
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RT @WinfieldLorna: #AllOurHealth we should develop our competencies at recognising the signs and practicing effective communication. We nee… |
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@PAvajah
31 July 2020 15:18
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@WeLearnOutLoud #AllOurHealth we can make sure we have good communication. getting to know them, asking about their day and showing that we care about their health would help in making them comfortable to open up to use and share their experiences |
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@alicialwatts
31 July 2020 15:18
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@WeLearnOutLoud Some signs: Easily distracted Worrying more often Lack of sleep Low energy Irritable Avoidance We can take action by being a support through providing advice, recommending resources/services (talking therapies), encouraging self-care and mindfulness techniques. #AllOurHealth |
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@SNmeg7
31 July 2020 15:18
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@WeLearnOutLoud #AllOurHealth Look at non verbal cues, such as lack of eye contact, hiding away, a closed body posture. But, if you really think someone is at risk, just ask, because it is better to ask and offer your support than to be presumptuous. |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:18
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Yes indeed - knowing what resources and services are out there is a great way to support the people we care for #AllOurHealth https://twitter.com/BridgetEleri/status/1289203234557399042 |
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@leannestudentm1
31 July 2020 15:18
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@WeLearnOutLoud @WeLearnOutLoud we need to make our care more personal not just a tick box exercise. Find a common ground with people and make care more personal rather than them feel like a number. #AllOurHealth |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:19
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Thanks Alicia - great overview #AllOurHealth https://twitter.com/alicialwatts/status/1289203701995802625 |
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@agy41469492
31 July 2020 15:19
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@Jonatha16988918 @WeLearnOutLoud I think they should socialises with other people by taking into activities like games and group chat.#AllOurHealth |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:19
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Some important points to consider here #AllOurHealth https://twitter.com/leannestudentm1/status/1289203872133574656 |
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@Jonatha16988918
31 July 2020 15:20
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@WeLearnOutLoud look for changes in peoples behaviour like socially withdrawing themselves. recently this is harder to spot. I think it's important to let people know we are here to listen and talk, or point people in the right direction of services #AllOurHealth |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:22
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Yes with social distancing in place these are tricky times ... however mental health & wellbeing is even more important in these times #AllOurHealth https://twitter.com/Jonatha16988918/status/1289204359436234752 |
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@stnbettycoop
31 July 2020 15:24
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@WeLearnOutLoud #AllOurHealth considering people’s environment/outside circumstances as well as their physical presentations. Peoples mental health can change with their circumstances, especially with today’s time, for example, covid effecting people’s life’s and environments for the worst |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:25
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QUESTION 4 Have you used PHE’s Every Mind Matters campaign and resources in your practice? What has worked well and what could we develop or improve? #AllOurHealth https://t.co/fuaSA1uLc6 |
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@BridgetEleri
31 July 2020 15:26
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@WeLearnOutLoud I have tried the #EveryMindMatters app. It has a personalised plan and lots of information. I think it is a really good resource, it just needs to be publicised more somehow. I can suggest it to people in personal and work life, but not in place of conversations! #AllOurHealth |
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@alicialwatts
31 July 2020 15:27
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@WeLearnOutLoud I haven't yet but after exploring the resources today I aim to get the campaign recognised through posters and word of mouth when I return to placement. #AllOurHealth |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:27
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Great news :D #AllOurHealth https://twitter.com/alicialwatts/status/1289205946950934530 |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:28
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Fab to hear #AllOurhealth https://twitter.com/WinfieldLorna/status/1289206171232923648 |
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@Jonatha16988918
31 July 2020 15:30
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@WeLearnOutLoud I found it easily accessible. There are useful tips and strategies for things like dealing with anxiety that can be really helpful. I think it can be hard for people to put this into practice or take the first step and it's our job to encourage it #AllOurHealth |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:31
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That's all for today Thank you all for your tweets .... before you log off ... What one action can you take in regard to mental health and wellbeing following this Tweetchat? #AllOurHealth https://t.co/9METapsIGy |
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@BridgetEleri
31 July 2020 15:32
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@WeLearnOutLoud I will really reflect on the impact one conversation can have with patients and friends and family. The importance of interrupting negative thoughts by asking someone how they are can go such a long way and is not to be underestimated #AllOurHealth |
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@WinfieldLorna
31 July 2020 15:32
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#AllOurHealth I will make use of the resources and learning available to develop my knowledge and become more informed in order to take into practice during my next placement. |
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@WeLearnOutLoud
31 July 2020 15:32
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RT @WinfieldLorna: #AllOurHealth I will make use of the resources and learning available to develop my knowledge and become more informed i… |
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