We Need to Talk – Psychlogical Therapies – The Evidence-Base for CBT

     WE NEED TO TALK: The case for psychological therapy on the NHS
This report argues that evidence-based talking therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy are as important for the nation’s health as any cancer drug or surgical procedure.
Psychological therapies are known to be eff ective for treating a wide range of mental health conditions. These [...]

Systematic Review: Fear of falling: measurement strategy,prevalence, risk factors and consequences

     Systematic Review: Fear of falling: measurement strategy,prevalence, risk factors and consequences, Age & Ageing, 2008. 37 19-24
Background fear of falling (FOF) is a major health problem among the elderly living in communities, present in older people who have fallen but also in older people who have never experienced a fall. The aims of this [...]

ArtFull – Arts, Mental Health & Well-Being Strategy 2006 -2008

     ArtFull – Arts, Mental Health & Well-Being Strategy 2006 -2008
ArtFull, national initiative which promotes the arts and the role they play in improving mental health and wellbeing in Scotland, has recently provided funding for 11 exemplar projects. (An exemplar project is one which demonstrates good practice in a particular area of activity.)

Abstract: The ArtFull [...]