sarah-jane nii-adjei - ‘mind resource to support the wellbeing of people on the autistic...
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We won't give up until everyone experiencing a
mental health problem gets both support and respect. This includes people who experience comorbidity and are from marginalised communities within society such as people with autism who are also affected by mental health issues
Equality Improvement Team
“Removing barriers to services”
Mental Wellbeing Toolkit
“To develop an approach to working with and supporting the mental wellbeing of people on the autistic spectrum. Share this with Local Minds and external organisations to ensure mental health services are accessible and responsive to their needs”
Why we invested in this• 70% at risk of developing mental health problem
• While gov’t have strategies in place, in reality services are either not up and running or inadequate
• Few mental health services providing specialist support for adults on the spectrum
How do we inform best practice
• Sharing our experiences• Getting feedback on what we do• More importantly consulting with people living with
autism• Few studies ask for their views
Did it work?
Huge amount of feedback gathered including employment issues, social skills, interaction with the police and social services, mental wellbeing, access and barriers to services and much more!
Focus on the strengths relating to my autism
Emotional Regulation ToolShow me how you’re feeling?
Happy
Hopeful Calm
Trust
AcceptanceAmazement
Suprise Distraction Boredom
Confusion Anger
Fear Rage Disgust
Loathing Grief Sad
In Control
Not in Control
Emotion How it makes me feel
What do I do as a result
How Often
Anger
Irritable, grumpy
Rocking forward and backwards.
everyday
Calm Happy Energised,
excited
Talk to others occasionally
Sad
Courage
Fear
Shame
Guilt
Boredom
Part 2- Recognising my Triggers
• Step 1- Recognising my Triggers
• These are the things that trigger me
• Q: What does that suggest you want or need?
Step 2- Recognising early signs of my sensory overload
These helps me notice when my thoughts, feelings and behaviour start to change
A: This is how I think, behave and feel when situation becomes uncomfortable
Step 3- Tailored support
These are what I can do when I’m triggered
A: This is what others can help me to do to prevent things getting worse?
Part 3- Stay well Support Plan
These are the things that help me stay well
These are the kind of staff support I value and need
These are some new things I would like to try to stay well
Future plan & DevelopmentsBased on response received from wider public so far, there is a clear need for further training and to make more information available
• Awareness raising to influence Local service improvement • Training for other agencies (wider benefit locally) • Awareness raising targeting both professionals (e.g. GPs) and
individuals • Political level, to influence positive change
Act on these 3 levels by creating resources that are meaningful, practical and accessible
Tell us what you think
Mind.org.uk/Equality
Contact Sarah-Jane at