Impact on Early Adolescent Psychiatric & Personality Disorder – Follow-up Study

Impact of early adolescent psychiatric and personality disorder on long-term physical health: a 20-year longitudinal follow-up study, Psychological Medicine, Online Early view, 2008
Abstract:
Evidence regarding the long-term separate and combined impact of adolescent psychiatric disorder and personality disorder (PD) on physical health is absent.
Method A total of 736 people randomly selected in childhood were contacted for [...]

Barriers to Computerized CBT – Systematic Review

Barriers to the uptake of computerized cognitive behavioural therapy: a systematic review of the quantitative and qualitative evidence, Psychological Medicine, Early view November 2008
Abstract:
Background Studies of cognitive behavioural therapy delivered by computer (cCBT) show clinical efficacy for treating anxiety and depression, but have not focused on barriers to uptake. Potential barriers include adverse consequences, accessibility [...]

Trauma, bullying & psychotic symptoms in childhood

Associations between childhood trauma, bullying and psychotic symptoms among a school-based adolescent sample, The British Journal of Psychiatry (2008) 193: 378-382.
Abstract:
Children and adolescents who report psychotic symptoms appear to be at increased risk for psychotic disorders in adulthood – a putative `symptomatic’ high-risk group. However, little research has investigated whether those in this high-risk population [...]

OT & Forensic Psychiatry and Vocational Rehabilitation: Where are We at?

Forensic Psychiatry and Vocational Rehabilitation: Where are We at?, The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 71, Number 10, October 2008 , pp.448-450(3)
Abstract:
Having a productive occupation is seen as fundamental to an individual’s health and wellbeing. Employment provides structure, self-identity, a means to provide for oneself and social inclusion. The Government has made a commitment to [...]