St John’s wort for major depression

St John’s wort for major depression, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000448.
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Abstract:
Depression is characterised by depressed mood and/or loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities and a variety of other symptoms for periods longer than two weeks. Extracts of St. John’s [...]

Use of alternative therapies in patients with dementia and mild cognitive impairment: a prospective, controlled study

Use of alternative therapies in patients with dementia and mild cognitive impairment: a prospective, controlled study,  International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Volume 23 Issue 11 Pages 1163 - 1165, 30 May 2008
Abstract:
To study the frequency and type of alternative therapies used in patients with dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment.
In a prospective study, 77 outpatients and 62 healthy volunteers were interviewed using [...]

Psychiatrists’ and nurses’ views of mental health nurse supplementary prescribing: a survey

Psychiatrists’ and nurses’ views of mental health nurse supplementary prescribing: a survey, Psychiatric Bulletin Oct 2008; 32: 364 – 365.
Abstract:
A questionnaire survey of psychiatrists and mental health nurses was conducted to look at their awareness of nurse supplementary prescribing and its impact on patient care.
RESULTS
Response rate was 49.5% for psychiatrists and 23% for [...]

Psychosocial treatments for people with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance misuse: systematic review

Psychosocial treatments for people with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance misuse: systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 6 Nov 2008
Abstract:
This study is a report of a systematic review to assess current evidence for the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for reducing substance use, as well as improving mental state and encouraging treatment retention, among people with dual [...]

Borderline personality disorder: STEPPS improves symptoms

Borderline personality disorder: STEPPS improves symptoms, Evidence-Based Mental Health 2008;11:120
Kate M Davidson, PhD, FBPsS
 

Abstract:
How effective is the STEPPS programme for people with a borderline personality disorder? Patients:
165 people with DSM-IV borderline personality disorder (18 years; 83% female). Main exclusions: psychotic or primary neurological disorder; cognitive impairment; substance abuse or dependence; recent suicidal thoughts or [...]