Posted on May 31, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Dignity and nutrition for older people , May 2011, Care Quality Commission Click on the title above to access the full-text of the reports Abstract: The Care Quality Commission has published the first 12 reports from an inspection programme which examines whether elderly people receive essential standards of care in 100 NHS hospitals throughout England. [...]
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Posted on May 31, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Monitoring Change in Families Receiving Primary Mental Health Specialist Services: A Pragmatic Evaluation Within an Existing Service for the Under-Fives, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2011, 15 (2) pp. 120–124 Jon Pollock and Sue Horrocks School of Health & Social Care, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Glenside Campus, [...]
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Posted on May 30, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Diet and Mental Health in Children. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2011, 14 (3) pp. 148–155 Diane Tomlinson, Heather Wilkinson and Paul Wilkinson Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Bethel Child and Family Centre, Mary Chapman House, Hotblack Road, Norwich, NR4 2HN, UK Abstract: The role played by diet in mental health is of increasing [...]
Filed under: Asperger, Autism, CAMHS, Exercise and Health | Tagged: CAMHS, Diet;depression;ADHD;omega 3;autism;conduct disorder | Comments Off
Posted on May 29, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Assessment Measures for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders: A Review, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2011, 16 (2) pp 122–127 Nadia Micali and Jennifer House Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, PO Box 85, Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF Abstract: Background: Several diagnostic and screening instruments are available for [...]
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Posted on May 28, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Do we truly appreciate how difficult it is for patients with schizophrenia to adapt a healthy lifestyle? Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2011, 123 (6) pp. 409–410 Abstract: Vancampfort et al. (1) compared 60 Belgian patients with schizophrenia and 40 healthy volunteers according to the distance they walked in 6 min and explored the relationship between their performance on [...]
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Posted on May 27, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
NICE Pathways , 25th May, NICE Click on the title above to access this resource About: New online tool provides quick and easy access, topic by topic, to the range of guidance from NICE, including quality standards, technology appraisals, clinical and public health guidance and NICE implementation tools. Simple to navigate, NICE Pathways allows you [...]
Filed under: Care pathways, Care Plans, NICE Guidelines | Tagged: Care pathways, depression, diabetes, evidence-based practice, guidance, mental health, nice | Comments Off
Posted on May 27, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Common mental health disorders: identification and pathways to care , 25th May 2011, NICE Click on the title to access the full guidance Abstract: This clinical guideline offers evidence-based advice on the care and treatment of adults who have common mental health disorders, with a particular focus on primary care. It brings together advice from existing [...]
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Posted on May 27, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Supporting people with learning disabilities who self-injure, Tizard Learning Disability Review, Volume 16, Number 1 / January 2011, pp 5-15 Pauline Heslop1 1 Norah Fry Research Centre, Bristol, UK Abstract: This article reports on support that people with learning disabilities who self-injure say they have found, or would find, helpful in relation to their [...]
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Posted on May 26, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Targeting suicide – qualitative analysis of suicide prevention strategy documents in England and Finland, Mental Health Review Journal, Volume 16, Number 1 / March 2011, pp 5-14 Pia Solin1, Pirjo Nikander2 1MSocSc, School of Health Sciences, University of Tampere, Finland 2Institute for Social Research, University of Tampere, Finland Abstract: Suicide as a stigmatising issue [...]
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Posted on May 25, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Family outcomes from a randomized control trial of relapse prevention therapy in first-episode psychosis, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2010 Apr;71(4):475-83 Gleeson, J F et al Abstract: OBJECTIVE: We have previously reported that our combined individual and family cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) relapse prevention therapy (RPT) was effective in reducing relapse rates compared to treatment as usual [...]
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, family therapy, Psychosis | Tagged: cbt, correctional psychiatry, expressed emotion, family intervention, family therapy, Psychosis, rct, relapse prevention, stress | Comments Off
Posted on May 24, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Development and Pilot Evaluation of a Manualized Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment Package for Adolescent Self-Harm, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2011, early view Lucy M. W. Taylor, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Service, Michael Rutter Centre, Maudsley Hospital, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AZ, UK Abstract: Background: Manualized cognitive-behavioural therapy (MCBT) approaches to treating adolescent anxiety and depression have [...]
Filed under: CAMHS, CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Self Harm, Self Harm Men | Tagged: adolescents, CAMHS, cbt, dbt, expressed emotion, manual, mbct, Self Harm, self injury | Comments Off
Posted on May 23, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
What factors affect the lifestyle choices of people with schizophrenia? Mental Health Review Journal, Volume 15, Number 2 / June 2010, pp 21-27 Hosam Abed1 1 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, UK Abstract: People who have schizophrenia have higher rates of morbidity and mortality and a shorter life expectancy partly due to less healthy lifestyle [...]
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Posted on May 22, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Personality disorder: taking a person-centred approach, Mental Health Review Journal, Volume 15, Number 4 / December 2010, pp 6-9 Lord Victor Adebowale1 1 Turning Point, UK Abstract: Personality disorders manifest themselves in a variety of ways and there is also debate about the extent to which these conditions can be treated. The author debates [...]
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Posted on May 21, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Ethical perspectives on suicide and suicide prevention, Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 2011 v. 17, p. 214-219 Chris Kelly and Eric Dale Abstract: Philosophy both influences and is influenced by clinical and legal practice relating to suicide. This article begins with a brief history of attitudes in the UK and Europe towards those who attempt suicide. [...]
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Posted on May 20, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Hope in psychiatry, Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 2011 v. 17, p. 227-235 Beate Schrank, Mark Hayward, Giovanni Stanghellini, and Larry Davidson Abstract: Hope has long been considered a relevant variable in medical disciplines, but little attention has been paid to the concept,and its clinical and research implications, in psychiatry. This article illuminates the topic of [...]
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Posted on May 19, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Treatment of personality disorder: skills-based therapies , Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 2011 v. 17, p. 206-213 Sue Evershed is Lead Psychologist in the Personality Disorder Directorate at Rampton Hospital. She has previously worked as a Consultant Psychologist in the Learning Disability Directorate at Rampton Hospital, and prior to this she was employed by HM Prison Service, [...]
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, Personality Disorders | Tagged: cbt, dbt, dialectical behaviour therapy, personality disorder, skills based treatment, therapies | Comments Off
Posted on May 18, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Mindfulness in Forensic Mental Health: Does It Have a Role?, Mindfulness. 2010. Volume 1, Number 1, 4-9 Kevin Howells, Allison Tennant, Andrew Day and Robert Elmer Nottingham University, Clair Chilvers Building, Rampton Hospital Institute of Mental Health Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 OPD UK Rampton Hospital Peaks Unit Retford UK Abstract: Treatment and rehabilitation in forensic settings [...]
Filed under: Forensic Mental Healthcare, medium secure, mindfulness, Spirituality | Tagged: Buddhism, Mindfulness - Forensic - Offenders - Treatment, secure services, Spirituality | Comments Off
Posted on May 17, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Management of self-harming patients in an acute psychiatric ward, Journal of Clinical Audits 2010, Vol 2(3) pp 53-59 Edwin Ugoh, Ashaye Olakunle, Jane Anderson, Hemachandran Pathmanandam Specialty Registrar, General Adult Psychiatry, Hertfordshire Foundation Partnership Mental NHS Abstract: Aims This audit compared the current management of self-harming patients, admitted to Aston ward, Lister Hospital Mental Health [...]
Filed under: Audit, NICE Guidelines, Self Harm, Self Harm Men | Tagged: clinical audit, nice, psychiatry, Self Harm, self injury, wards | Comments Off
Posted on May 17, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The impact of a ward-based mindfulness programme on recorded aggression in a medium secure facility for women with learning disabilities,Journal of Learning Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, Volume 2, Number 1 / January 2011, pp 27-41 Jane Chilvers, Cathy Thomas and Alex Stanbury Care Learning Disabilities Services, UK Abstract: Mindfulness is the practice of focusing attention [...]
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Posted on May 16, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Multifamily group psychoeducation and cognitive remediation for first-episode psychosis: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Psychiatry, 2011 , Jan 12;11:9 pp 1-7 Breitborde NJ, Moreno FA, Mai-Dixon N, Peterson R, Durst L, Bernstein B, Byreddy S, McFarlane WR Abstract: BACKGROUND: Multifamily group psychoeducation (MFG) has been shown to reduce relapse rates among individuals with first-episode [...]
Filed under: family therapy, Psychosis | Tagged: anxiety, caregiving, family intervention, family therapy, mfg, Multifamily group psychoeducation, Psychosis | Comments Off
Posted on May 16, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Carer’s education groups for relatives with a first episode of psychosis: an evaluation of an eight-week education group, Early Intervention in Psychiatry, Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2011, Pages: 57–63 Genevieve Riley, Nathan Gregory, Jane Bellinger, Natalie Davies, Gabby Mabbott and Robina Sabourin Together NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester, UK, Trustee Grippers Charity, Cirencester, UK Abstract: [...]
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Posted on May 15, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Psychosis: Psychodynamic work with families, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Volume 25, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 75 – 91 Brian Martindale; Judith Smith South of Tyne EIP Service, Monkwearmouth Hospital, Sunderland, UK Abstract: Psychoanalysts suggested psychological work with families where a member has a psychosis back in the 1950s and 1960s. The paper gives a brief historical outline and [...]
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Posted on May 14, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Animal-Assisted Therapy with Farm Animals for Persons with Psychiatric Disorders: Effects on Anxiety and Depression, a Randomized Controlled Trial, Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 1541-3101, Volume 27, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 50 – 64 Bente Berget; Øivind Ekeberg; Ingeborg Pedersen; Bjarne O. Braastad Abstract: This study examined the effects of Animal-Assisted Therapy with farm animals during a 12 [...]
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Posted on May 13, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Case finding in dementia: comparative utility of three brief instruments in the memory clinic setting, International Psychogeriatrics (2011), 23(5) 788-796 Gerard J. Byrne, Discipline of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, K Floor, Mental Health Centre, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital, Herston 4029 QLD, Australia Abstract: Background: The principal goal of this study was [...]
Filed under: dementia, memory | Tagged: dementia, diagnostic accuracy; IQCODE-SF; screening; RUDAS; SMMSE, memory clinics, tools | Comments Off
Posted on May 13, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Occupational Therapists’ Perception of the Tree Theme Method™ as an Intervention in Psychosocial Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 1541-3101, Volume 27, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 36 – 49 A. Birgitta Gunnarsson; Jan-Åke Jansson; Kerstin Petersson; Mona Eklund Abstract: This study investigated how occupational therapists experience utilization of the Tree Theme Method, an intervention based on creative [...]
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Posted on May 12, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Training the Wider Workforce in Cognitive Behavioural Self-Help: The SPIRIT (Structured Psychosocial InteRventions in Teams) Training Course, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (2011), 39 (2) 139-149 Chris Williams, Rebeca Martinez, Rebecca Dafters, Lisa Ronald and Anne Garland a1 University of Glasgow, UK a2 University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK a3 Strathdoon House, Ayr, UK a4 Nottingham Trent Trust, [...]
Filed under: Bibliotherapy, CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, stepped care | Tagged: cbt, Multi-professional learning; workforce development; learning in teams; cognitive behaviour therapy; self-help; bibliotherapy; low intensity, self help, stepped care | Comments Off
Posted on May 12, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Investigating the Use of CD-Rom CBT for Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder in an NHS Adult Outpatient Eating Disorders Service, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2011 Early View Lisa Graham and Mark Walton Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust East Lancashire Eating Disorders Service, Eating Disorders Managed Clinical Network, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Eating [...]
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eating Disorders | Tagged: Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder; computerized CBT; acceptability and effectiveness, lcft, Lisa Graham | Comments Off
Posted on May 12, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Youth with Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Current Status and Future Directions, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 287-304, April 2011 Phillips KA, Rogers J Abstract: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) usually begins during early adolescence and appears to be common in youth. BDD is [...]
Filed under: Body dysmorphic disorder, CAMHS, CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy | Tagged: adolescents, bdd, body dysmorphic disorder, CAMHS, cbt, children, Therapy, treatment | Comments Off
Posted on May 11, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The myth of mental illness: 50 years later , The Psychiatrist 2011 v. 35 (5) p. 179-182 Thomas Szasz is professor of psychiatry emeritus, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Department of Psychiatry, Syracuse, New York, USA Abstract: Fifty years ago I noted that modern psychiatry rests on a basic conceptual error – the [...]
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Posted on May 10, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Impact of screening for risk of suicide: randomised controlled trial , The British Journal of Psychiatry (2011) 198 (5) pp. 379-384 Mike J. Crawford, Lavanya Thana, Caroline Methuen, Pradip Ghosh, Sian V. Stanley, Juliette Ross, Fabiana Gordon, Grant Blair, and Priya Bajaj Abstract: BACKGROUND: Concerns have been expressed about the impact that screening for risk of [...]
Filed under: depression, Primary mental health care, suicide | Tagged: depression, feelings, primary care, rct, screening risk, suicidal ideation, surveys | Comments Off
