National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE)

Supporting women into the mainstream: Commissioning women-only community day services
This best practice guidance is intended to support commissioners in delivering Section 6.1 of the implementation guidance 'Mainstream gender and women's mental health' on women-only community day services docetailing with the recommendations set out in the 'Mental health and social exclusion' report relating to day services.

From segregation to inclusion: Commissioning guidance on day services
This guidance is designed to assist commissioners of mental health services in the refocusing of day services for working-age adults with mental health problems into community resources that promote social inclusion and promote the role of work and gaining skills in line with current policy and legislation.

Direct payments for people with mental health problems: A guide to action
This guide sets out good practice in relation to making direct payments more accessible to people with mental health problems. It is intended to support the efforts that all local authorities, primary care trusts, mental health trusts and non-statutory providers of mental health services and support will wish to make to ensure that direct payments become a standard option within mental health services.

Vocational services for people with severe mental health problems: Commissioning guidance
This guidance provides commissioners of mental health services with a framework to commission evidence-based vocational services for people with severe mental health problems and provide the tools to monitor the effectiveness of such services.

Women at Risk - the mental health of women in contact with the judicial system
This publication offers best practice guidance on providing services (both in prison and the community), that are supportive and responsive to the mental health and well-being of women who are in contact with the judicial system.

Celebrating our Cultures: African Caribbean
Guidelines for Mental Health Promotion with Black and Minority Ethnic Communites

Celebrating our Cultures: South Asian
Guidelines for Mental Health Promotion with Black and Minority Ethnic Communites

Celebrating our Cultures: Asylum Seekers & Refugees
Guidelines for Mental Health Promotion with Black and Minority Ethnic Communites

Delivering race equality in mental health care: An action plan for reform inside and outside service
This document combines (a) a five-year action plan for reducing inequalities in Black and minority ethnic patients' access to, experience of, and outcomes from mental health services; and (b) the Government response to the recommendations made by the inquiry into the death of David Bennett.

National Framework of Values for Mental Health
A national framework of values, developed by NIMHE, built through a dialogue with all stakeholders, in order that the role of values informs every aspect of mental health care, from policy, planning, and research to delivery.

Scoping Review on Mental Health Anti Stigma and Discrimination
A review of what works most effectively in changing attitudes and behaviour towards mental health issues