CBT & Self-Confidence Workshops – A pilot study

Who Attends and Who Benefits from CBT “Self-Confidence” Workshops Run in Routine Practice? A Pilot Study, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, early view 2009
Marta Prytysa1 c1, Kate Harmana2, Rachel Leea2 and June S. L. Browna3  
Abstract:
Background: This study examined characteristics of members of the public who self-referred and the effectiveness of psycho-educational CBT self-confidence workshops when run in [...]

Psychotic-like experiences are associated with suicidal feelings and deliberate self-harm behaviors in adolescents aged 12–15 years

Psychotic-like experiences are associated with suicidal feelings and deliberate self-harm behaviors in adolescents aged 12–15 years, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, early view 2009
Abstract:
Objective: Psychotic disorders are a significant risk factor for suicide, especially among young people. Psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) in the general population may share an etiological background with psychotic disorders. Therefore, the present study examined the association [...]

Aggression in personality disordered patients

The function of aggression in personality disordered patients,  Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2009 Apr;24(4):586-600
Daffern M, Howells K.
Peaks Academic and Research Unit, Rampton Hospital Nottingham University, Monash University Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health. Michael.daffern@forensicare.vic.gov.au
Abstract:
It has been suggested that psychological interventions for personality disorders should focus on improving adaptive expression of the functional needs expressed [...]