ITU – Improving Outcomes – Inpatient detoxification is frequently used to treat substance use disorders

The Intensive Treatment Unit: A brief inpatient detoxification facility demonstrating good postdetoxification treatment entry, Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Online early view, 2009  C. Patrick Carroll M.D., a, , Patrick T. Triplett M.D.a and Francis M. Mondimore M.D.a aThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA Abstract: Inpatient [...]

Forensic & Violent Risk Assessments – Secure services

The effect of training on the quality of HCR-20 violence risk assessments in forensic secure services, Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, Volume 20, Issue 3 June 2009 , pages 473 – 480 Kelly Reynolds a; Helen Louise Miles ab   a Department of Forensic Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK,       b [...]

Effect of brief motivational interviewing on stigmatised attitudes towards mental illness

Effect of brief motivational interviewing on stigmatised attitudes towards mental illness, Psychiatric Bulletin (2009) 33: 212-214 Jason Luty, Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry South Essex Partnership NHS Trust, and Honorary Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry, Cambridge and Peterborough Mental Health NHS Trust, Taylor Centre, Queensway House, Essex Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS12RB AIMS AND METHOD Stigmatised attitudes among [...]

Community Sentences better than prison for offenders with mental health problems

A Missed Opportunity – Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR), Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, March 2009 Click on the title above to gain access to the full-text Abstract: Community sentences are not meeting their potential to keep offenders with mental health problems out of prison, says a report published today by Sainsbury Centre for Mental [...]

The protection of vulnerable adults – District nurses are well placed to identify those suffering or at risk of abuse

The protection of vulnerable adults,  Richard Griffith, Cassam Tengnah Britis, h Journal of Community Nursing, Vol. 14, Iss. 6 01 Jun 2009, pp 262 – 266 Abstract: Abuse of vulnerable adults is a growing yet under-reported problem. Episodes of abuse are often considered to be rare dramatic incidents of physical or sexual abuse. However, most incidents [...]

Suicide & Elderly – When the solution is part of the problem

When the solution is part of the problem: problem solving in elderly suicide attempters, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Online early view, 2009 Lawrence M. Gibbs, Alexandre Y. Dombrovski, Jennifer Morse, Greg J. Siegle, Patricia R. Houck, Katalin Szanto Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, [...]

Suicide Among Women with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Suicide Among Women with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Journal of Psychiatric Practice. 15(3):235-242, May 2009 Seeman, Mary V. MD, Professor Emerita, University of Toronto Abstract: This paper presents five cases of suicide in women attending a schizophrenia clinic and demonstrates that, in the presence of psychosis, women can act impulsively and aggressively and can use lethal [...]

Early intervention in psychosis service – Outcomes

Outcomes for 236 patients from a 2-year early intervention in psychosis service , Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Online early view 2009 M. A. Turner 1 , J. M. Boden 2 , C. Smith-Hamel 1 , R. T. Mulder 2 Totara House Early Intervention for Psychosis Service, Canterbury District Health Board and   2 Department of Psychological Medicine, [...]

BPD and related traits in forensic psychiatry

Borderline personality disorder and related traits in forensic psychiatry, Journal of Psychiatric Practice. 2009 May;15(3):216-20 Reid WH. American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. Abstract: Persons with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and related traits appear in many forensic psychiatry settings. Their clinical hallmarks affecting judgment, insight, impulsivity, motivations, and regulation of emotions, as well as [...]

Recognition and treatment of Asperger syndrome in the community.

Recognition and treatment of Asperger syndrome in the community. British Medical Bulletin, 2009 89(1):41-62 Tantam D, Girgis S. Centre for the Study of Conflict and Reconciliation, School of Health and Related Research, Regent’s Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, UK. D.Tantam@sheffield.ac.uk Abstract: SOURCES OF DATA: We conducted a systematic review of the current literature for this [...]

The Tidal Model and Forensic nursing – Recovery, Hope and Optimism

The tidal model as experienced by patients and nurses in a regional forensic unit, Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Volume 12, Issue 5, Date: October 2005, Pages: 536-540 N. R. COOK 1  B. N. PHILLIPS 2  & D. SADLER 3 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist, Regional Forensic and Rehabilitation Services, Capital Coast District Health Board ,   2 [...]

The Tidal Commitments: extending the value base of mental health recovery

The Tidal Commitments: extending the value base of mental health recovery, Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, March 2008, Volume 15 Issue 2, Pages 93 - 100 P. BUCHANAN-BARKER 1 & P. J. BARKER 2 phd frcn   1 Director, Clan Unity International, Fife, Scotland, and   2 Visiting Professor, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland Abstract: The emerging concept of recovery [...]

Discharge planning in mental health care: a systematic review of the recent literature

Discharge planning in mental health care: a systematic review of the recent literature, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Volume 120 Issue 1, Pages 1 - 9 S. Steffen, M. Kösters, T. Becker, B. Puschner Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy II, BKH Guenzburg, Ulm University, Guenzburg, Germany Abstract:   Objective: To determine and estimate the efficacy of discharge planning interventions in mental health care [...]

CBT for improving social recovery in psychosis: Cost-effectiveness analysis

Cognitive behaviour therapy for improving social recovery in psychosis: Cost-effectiveness analysis, Schizophrenia Research, Online early view 2009 Garry R. Bartona, , , Jo Hodgekinsa, , Miranda Mugforda, , Peter B. Jonesb, c, , Tim Croudaceb, and David Fowlera,   aSchool of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK bDepartment of Psychiatry, [...]

Risk and dynamics of violence in Asperger’s syndrome: A systematic review of the literature

Risk and dynamics of violence in Asperger’s syndrome: A systematic review of the literature, Aggression and Violent Behavior, Early view 2009 Stål Bjørkly,  aInstitute of Health and Social Sciences, Molde University College, Norway bCentre for Research and Education in Forensic Psychiatry, Ullevål University Hospital, Norway Abstract: The main purpose of this article is to delineate [...]

Supporting people with Autism through Adulthood

Supporting people with Autism through Adulthood , National Audit Office, May 2009 Executive Summary Click on the report title to gain direct full-text access Abstract: Autism is a lifelong developmental disability, sometimes referred to as Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Its causes are not fully understood, although there is some evidence that [...]

Talent in Autism – Simon Baron-Cohen

Talent in autism: hyper-systemizing, hyper-attention to detail and sensory hypersensitivity, Philosphical Transactions of the  Royal  Society of Biological Sciences,  2009 364, 1377-1383 Simon Baron-Cohen, Emma Ashwin, Chris Ashwin, Teresa Tavassoli and Bhismadev Chakrabarti Autism Research Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Douglas House, 18b Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 8AH, UK Abstract: We argue that hyper-systemizing [...]

ARC – Autism Research Centre – University of Cambridge

ARC – Autism Research Centre – University of Cambridge Click on the title above to access the site About ARC The mission of the ARC is to understand the biomedical causes of autism spectrum conditions, and develop new and validated methods for assessment and intervention. The ARC fosters collaboration between scientists in Cambridge University and [...]

A Clinical Assessment Tool for Advanced Theory of Mind Performance in 5 to 12 Year Olds

A Clinical Assessment Tool for Advanced Theory of Mind Performance in 5 to 12 Year Olds , Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Volume 39, Number 6 / June, 2009 Anne E. O’Hare1 , Lynne Bremner2, Marysia Nash2, Francesca Happé3 and Luisa M. Pettigrew1, 4 (1)  Department of Child Life and Health, University of Edinburgh, 20 Sylvan Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1UW, UK (2)  Royal [...]

Most Read Article – Sensory processing in adults with autism spectrum disorders

Sensory processing in adults with autism spectrum disorders , Autism, May 2009; vol. 13: pp. 215 – 228. Laura Crane , Lorna Goddard, Linda Pring Goldsmiths, University of London, UK, Abstract: Unusual sensory processing has been widely reported in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs); however, the majority of research in this area has focused on children. [...]

The `not guilty verdict’ – Psychological reactions to a diagnosis of Asperger in Adults – Mersey Care NHS Trust, UK

The `not guilty verdict’ – Psychological reactions to a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome in adulthood, Autism, Vol. 13, No. 3, 265-283 (2009) C. Punshon, P. Skirrow – Mersey Care (NHS) Trust, UK G. Murphy – University of Kent, UK Abstract: Asperger syndrome is a relatively new diagnostic classification. A number of factors make receiving a [...]

Most Read Article – Can one hour per week of therapy lead to lasting changes in young children with autism?

Can one hour per week of therapy lead to lasting changes in young children with autism? Autism, Vol. 13, No. 1, 93-115 (2009) Laurie A. Vismara , Costanza Colombi, Sally J. Rogers    -  MIND Institute, Sacramento, USA Abstract: Deficits in attention, communication, imitation, and play skills reduce opportunities for children with autism to learn from [...]

A consultation on a future strategy for adults with autistic spectrum conditions

A consultation on a future strategy for adults with autistic spectrum conditions, Department of Health, 2009 Click on the report title to gain direct full-text access Abstract: A consultation on a future strategy to support adults with autistic spectrum conditions to live full and inclusive lives with access to the right care and support. The [...]

Prevalence of autism-spectrum conditions: UK school-based population study

Prevalence of autism-spectrum conditions: UK school-based population study,           The British Journal of Psychiatry 2009 v. 194, p. 500-509 Simon Baron-Cohen, Fiona J. Scott, Carrie Allison, Joanna Williams, Patrick Bolton, Fiona E. Matthews, and Carol Brayne Abstract: Funding This study was funded by the Shirley Foundation. S.B-C., F.J.M. and J.W. were funded by the Medical Research [...]

Depression in Adolescents – TORDIA Study – Suicidal Adverse Events

Predictors of Spontaneous and Systematically Assessed Suicidal Adverse Events in the Treatment of SSRI-Resistant Depression in Adolescents (TORDIA) Study, American  Journal of  Psychiatry April 2009; 166:418-426 Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The authors sought to identify predictors of self-harm adverse events in treatment-resistant, depressed adolescents during the first 12 weeks of treatment. METHOD: Depressed adolescents (N=334) who had [...]

Special Issue – BPD – Borderline Personality Disorder

Special Issue – Borderline Personality Disorder, American Journal of Psychiatry, May 2009, Volume 166 ,  Issue 5 Editorials Borderline Personality Disorder, Otto F. Kernberg and Robert Michels Borderline Personality Disorder Comes of Age, John M. Oldham Treatment in Psychiatry Insight, Transference Interpretation, and Therapeutic Change in the Dynamic Psychotherapy of Borderline Personality Disorder, Glen O. Gabbard [...]

Elderly – Prevention in Practice – Examples of the care and support services – Age Concern

Prevention in Practice – Service models, methods and impact, AGE CONCERN, April 2009 Click on the title above to gain full-text access Abstract: High quality preventive services are crucial to create a wide range of positive outcomes for older people‚ and related organisations and systems. The ‘Prevention in practice: service models‚ methods and impact‘ report demonstrates that investment [...]

Diagnosing high incidence autism spectrum disorders in adults

Diagnosing high incidence autism spectrum disorders in adults, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Volume 3, Issue 3, July-September 2009, Pages 581-589 Johnny L. Matson, a, and Daniene Neala   aLouisiana State University, United States  Abstract: Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), particularly the high incidence conditions of autism, PDD NOS, and Asperger’s Syndrome, have become increasingly popular [...]

Austism & Early Intervention – Mothers’ recollections

Mothers’ Recollections of Early Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Volume 14 Issue 1,  Pages 31 - 36 Roy McConkey 1 , Maria Truesdale-Kennedy 1 & Arlene Cassidy 2 1 University of Ulster, Institute of Nursing Research, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, UK,  2 Autism NI, Donard House, Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 8BH, UK Abstract: Background: Early intervention [...]

CBT booster sessions for Binge eating disorder

The efficacy of a short version of a cognitive-behavioral treatment followed by booster sessions for binge eating disorder, Behaviour Research and Therapy, Volume 47, Issue 7, July 2009, Pages 628-635 Barbara Schlup  , Simone Munsch , Andrea H. Meyer , Juergen Margraf, Frank H. Wilhelm Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Psychology, University [...]