Occupational Therapy – Occupation for Mental Health and Social Inclusion

Occupation for Mental Health and Social Inclusion, The British Journal of Occupational Therapy,  Volume 71, Number 5, May 2008 , pp. 216-219(4)
Abstract:Social inclusion and occupational science sit well together and there is a strong case for occupational therapists to take more of a lead with socially inclusive practice. The implications and challenges for occupational therapy roles [...]

Patient Centred Care – Identifying the patient perspective of the quality of mental healthcare for common chronic problems: a qualitative study

Identifying the patient perspective of the quality of mental healthcare for common chronic problems: a qualitative study, 2007, Chronic Illness, Vol.3 (1) 46-65
National Primary Care Research and Development Centre (NPCRDC), University of Manchester, Williamson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK,
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Objectives: To identify which aspects of quality are important to individual patients with common [...]

Schizophrenia & Health – Health Behaviors among Individuals with Schizophrenia and Depression

Health Behaviors among Individuals with Schizophrenia and Depression, Journal of Health Psychology, 2007, 12 page 563  Abstract:
This article presents findings from a study that evaluated the utility of Protection Motivation Theory to explain cardiovascular health behaviors among people with schizophrenia (n = 83) and depression (n = 70). Results indicated that the prevalence of overweight, [...]

Dual Diagnosis & Relapse Prevention – Acceptability and applicability of Cue Exposure Therapy as a relapse prevention intervention for individuals who have substance misuse and mental health problems

Acceptability and applicability of Cue Exposure Therapy as a relapse prevention intervention for individuals who have substance misuse and mental health problems, Mental Health and Substance Use: dual diagnosis,  Volume 1, Issue 2 June 2008 , pages 172 – 184
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Background: Cue Exposure Therapy (CET) is regarded as a valuable intervention, helping individuals with substance misuse [...]

Art Therapy & Personality Disorders – The image, mentalisation and group art psychotherapy

   The image, mentalisation and group art psychotherapy , International Journal of Art Therapy Volume 12 Issue 1 June 2007 , pages 3 – 16
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This article presents a pilot project of a combined treatment programme to treat clients with personality disorder. It consisted of an art psychotherapy group alongside individual verbal psychotherapy sessions. A description [...]