Mindfulness-Based, Family-Focused Preventive Intervention – Drug Prevention

Pilot Study to Gauge Acceptability of a Mindfulness-Based, Family-Focused Preventive Intervention, The Journal of Primary Prevention, Volume 30, Number 5 / September, 2009 Larissa G. Duncan et al.. University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to conduct a test of acceptability of a new model for family-focused [...]

Understanding and Promoting Attachment

Understanding and Promoting Attachment, Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services. Aug 2009. Vol. 47, Iss. 8; pg. 23, 5 pgs Samantha L Wilson Abstract: Interest in early relationships has led to increased use of terms such as attachment disorder, attachment problems, and attachment therapy when describing behavioral/emotional regulation in young children. Unfortunately, such [...]

Stress Management – In times of economic crisis and severe financial hardship, psychological and social intervention strategies appear more useful than biological treatments

Contemporary Perspectives on Stress Management: Medication, Meditation or Mitigation, Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, Volume 39, Number 3 / September, 2009 James C. Overholser and Lauren B Fisher Department of Psychology, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44016-7123, USA Abstract: Stressful life events can increase the risk for developing a variety of physical disorders and emotional [...]

Treatment for Deliberate Self-Harm: Integrating Emotion-Focused Therapy

Treatment for Deliberate Self-Harm: Integrating Emotion-Focused Therapy, Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, Volume 39, Number 3 / September, 2009 Joan S. Kimball1 Graduate Program in Counseling Psychology, Trinity Western University, 7600 Glover Road, Langley, BC, Canada, V2Y 1Y1 Abstract: This article proposes that Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) can be effectively utilized as a treatment modality for deliberate self-harm or integrated [...]

Personality Disorders & Psychodynamic Supportive Psychotherapy – RCT

Do personality problems improve during psychodynamic supportive expressive psychotherapy? Secondary outcome results from a RCT for psychiatric outpatients with Personality Disorders, Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training. 46(3):362-375, September 2009 VINNARS, BO 1; THORMAHLEN, BARBRO 1; GALLOP, ROBERT 2; NOREN, KRISTINA 1; BARBER, JACQUES P. 3 (1)Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Psychotherapy Section, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden [...]

Ashworth Hospital & Waiting Times

Waiting times at a high-security hospital – a survey of the process from referral to admission at Ashworth Hospital,  Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, Volume 20, Issue 5 October 2009 , pages 702 – 716 Birgit A. Vllm ab;  Angela Daley b; Ed Silva   a Section of Forensic Mental Health, Institute of Mental Health, [...]

The impact of structured risk assessments followed by management recommendations on aggression in patients with personality disorder

The impact of structured risk assessments followed by management recommendations on aggression in patients with personality disorder, Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, Volume 20, Issue 5 October 2009 , pages 661 – 679 Michael Daffern abcd;  Kevin Howells ab;  Laura Hamilton a;  Aisling Mannion ab;  Richard Howard ab; Mary Lilly a   a Peaks Academic [...]

THE FUTURE OF THE TRANSFERENCE-BASED THERAPIES

The future of transference-based therapies, British Journal of Psychotherapy, 2009, Volume 25 Issue 3, Pages 331 - 342 Lesley Murdin 1 psychoanalytic psychotherapist in Cambridge and Chief Executive of WPF Therapy Abstract: Much demonology has grown up round the acronym IAPT. This paper considers the current state of its effect on the discipline in which we practise. The paper sets [...]

Putting patients at the heart of care

Putting patients at the heart of care: the vision for patient and public engagement in health and social care, Department of Health, September 2009 Click on the report title to gain direct full-text access Abstract: Health and care services are committed to being better at listening, understanding and responding to the needs of patients. This [...]

RCT of CBT Group therapy for patients with Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders

Perceived Group Climate as a Predictor of Long-Term Outcome in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive-Behavioural Group Therapy for Patients with Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2009 Truls Ryuma1 c1, Roger Hagena1, Hans M. Nordahla1, Patrick A. Vogela1 and Tore C. Stilesa1   a1 Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway   Abstract:   [...]

Weight Gain with Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs in Bipolar Disorder: Nursing Management

Weight Gain with Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs in Bipolar Disorder, Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, Sep 2009. Vol. 47, Iss. 9; p. 11 (2 pages) Judith A Callan, Robert H Howland, Kathryn Puskar Abstract: The CASE Diana is a 21-year-old student who lives with her parents. She had been enrolled in college but has [...]

The developmental roots of narrative expression in therapy: contributions from attachment theory and research

The developmental roots of narrative expression in therapy: contributions from attachment theory and research, Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training. 46(3):301-316, September 2009 DANIEL, SARAH I. F. 1 University Clinic, Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen Abstract: A central element in many forms of psychotherapy is the narrative articulation of client experience. From both theory, training, [...]

Prevention of depression in at-risk adolescents: a RCT

Prevention of depression in at-risk adolescents: a randomized controlled trial,  JAMA. 2009 June 3; 301(21): 2215–2224. Click on the article title above to gain direct full-text access Garber J, et al.. Department of Psychology and Human Development, Vanderbilt University, 552 Peabody, 230 Appleton Pl, Nashville, TN 37203-5721, USA. judy.garber@vanderbilt.edu Abstract: CONTEXT: Adolescent offspring of depressed [...]

Palliative Nurses & CBT – CBT group reported a positive change in their approach to patients. Nurses felt empowered, more skilled and effective

Palliative care nurses’ experiences of training in cognitive behaviour therapy and taking part in a randomized controlled trial, Elizabeth Cort, Barbara Monroe, Penny  Hansford, Stirling Moorey, Matthew  Hotopf, Marcia Kapari    International Journal of Palliative Nursing, Vol. 15, Iss. 6, 26 Jun 2009, pp 290 – 298 Abstract: Background: This article describes the experiences of clinical [...]

An Open Trial in the NHS of Blues Begone®: A New Home Based Computerized CBT Program

An Open Trial in the NHS of Blues Begone®: A New Home Based Computerized CBT Program, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2009 David G. Purvesa1 c1, Mary Bennetta2 and Nigel Wellmana3 a1 London Metropolitan University, UK a2 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, UK a3 Thames Valley University, London, UK Abstract: Background: Computer based treatment for depression and anxiety [...]

Acquiring and Refining CBT Skills and Competencies: Which Training Methods are Perceived to be Most Effective?

Acquiring and Refining CBT Skills and Competencies: Which Training Methods are Perceived to be Most Effective? Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2009 James Bennett-Levya1, Freda McManusa2, Bengt E. Westlinga3 and Melanie Fennella4 a1 University of Sydney and Southern Cross University, Australia a2 Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre, UK a3 University of Uppsala, Sweden a4 Oxford Cognitive Therapy [...]

The Therapeutic Relationship in CBT for Psychosis: Client, Therapist and Therapy Factors

The Therapeutic Relationship in CBT for Psychosis: Client, Therapist and Therapy Factors, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2009 Catherine Evans-Jonesa1, Emmanuelle Petersa2 and Chris Barkera3 a1 Wokingham Community Mental Health Team, Berkshire, UK a2 King’s College London, Institute of Psychiatry, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, UK a3 University College London, UK Abstract: Background: [...]

Obesity & Mental Health – Living longer and feeling better: healthy lifestyle, self-rated health, obesity and depression in Ireland

Living longer and feeling better: healthy lifestyle, self-rated health, obesity and depression in Ireland, The European Journal of Public Health, 2009 Harrington J, Perry IJ, Lutomski J, Fitzgerald AP, Shiely F, McGee H, Barry MM, Van Lente E, Morgan K, Shelley E. 1 Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College Cork, Ireland. Abstract: BACKGROUND: [...]

Dementia & Pain – Difficulties in communication and lack of suitable pain scales – Usefulness of 4 Simple Pain Scales

Evaluation of easily applicable pain measurement tools for the assessment of pain in demented patients, Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 2009, Volume 53 Issue 5, Pages 657 - 664 Pesonen A, Kauppila T, Tarkkila P, Sutela A,  Niinistö L, Rosenberg PH. Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland Abstract: Background and objectives: Difficulties in communication and lack [...]

Recovery After Psychosis (RAP): A Compassion Focused Programme for Individuals Residing in High Security Settings

Recovery After Psychosis (RAP): A Compassion Focused Programme for Individuals Residing in High Security Settings, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy,  2009 Heather Laithwaitea1, Martin O’Hanlona1, Padraig Collinsa1, Patrick Doylea1, Lucy Abrahama1, Shauneen Portera1 and Andrew Gumleya2 a1 The State Hospital, Carstairs, Scotland a2 University of Glasgow, Scotland  Abstract: Background: The aim of the study was to [...]

Obesity – Efficacy of behavioural interventions in managing atypical antipsychotic weight gain

Efficacy of behavioural interventions in managing atypical antipsychotic weight gain, Obesity Reviews, 2009, Volume 10 Issue 4, Pages 442 - 455 J. M. Gabriele Abstract: Atypical antipsychotic treatment is associated with weight gain and increased metabolic risk. This systematic literature review evaluates the current research on the effectiveness of behavioural interventions in treating and preventing atypical antipsychotic weight gain and [...]

Mindfulness & Yoga – A pilot study

A Pilot Study Measuring the Impact of Yoga on the Trait of Mindfulness, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2009 Abstract: Background: The current study examined whether yoga would increase levels of mindfulness in a healthy population. Method: Forty-six participants were randomly assigned to an 8-week yoga intervention group or a wait-list control group. Mindfulness was assessed [...]

Emerging treatments for PTSD

Emerging treatments for PTSD, Clinical Psychology Review, 2009 Judith Cukor et al .. Abstract: Recent innovations in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research have identified new treatments with significant potential, as well as novel enhancements to empirically-validated treatments. This paper reviews emerging psychotherapeutic and pharmacologic interventions for the treatment of PTSD. It examines the evidence for [...]

The efficacy of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression: A meta-analysis

The efficacy of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression: A meta-analysis, Clinical Psychology Review, 2009 Abstract: Objectives It remains largely unclear, firstly whether short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (STPP) is an effective treatment for depression, and secondly, which study, participant, or intervention characteristics may moderate treatment effects. The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of [...]

Academy for eating disorders position paper: Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses

Academy for eating disorders position paper: Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses, International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2009, Volume 42 Issue 2, Pages 97 - 103 Kelly L. Klump, PhD , Janet Treasure, MD Abstract: It is the position of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) that anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, along with their variants, are biologically based, serious [...]

OT & Patient Centred Care – Applicability and clinical utility of the Client-Centred Strategies Framework

Applicability and clinical utility of the Client-Centred Strategies Framework, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 75, Number 5, December 2008 , pp. 288-300(13) Restall, Gayle; Ripat, Jacquie Abstract: Background. The Client-centred Strategies Framework consists of strategies for facilitating therapists’ application of client-centred approaches. Purpose. The purpose of this study was to explore the application of the strategies [...]

OT – Sacred texts: A sceptical exploration of the assumptions underpinning theories of occupation

Sacred texts: A sceptical exploration of the assumptions underpinning theories of occupation, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 76, Number 1, February 2009 , pp. 6-13(8) Hammell, Karen Whalley Abstract: Background. Occupational therapists share some basic assumptions about occupation that are rarely challenged and are held to be true. These assumptions underpin our theories of human [...]

RCT of CBT & Applied Relaxation for Adults with GAD

A Randomized Clinical Trial of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Applied Relaxation for Adults With Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Behavior Therapy, 2009 Michel J. Dugas Abstract: This randomized clinical trial compared cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), applied relaxation (AR), and wait-list control (WL) in a sample of 65 adults with a primary diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The CBT [...]

Optimizing health-care systems to promote early detection of psychosis

Optimizing health-care systems to promote early detection of psychosis, Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 2009, Volume 3 Issue s1, Pages S13 - S16 Tor K. Larsen, 1,2 Inge Joa, 1,2 Johannes Langeveld 1,2 and Jan O. Johannessen Stavanger University Hospital, Regional Centre for Clinical Research in Psychosis, Psychiatric Clinic, Stavanger and   2 Institute of Psychiatry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway [...]

Factsheets – Alzheimer’s Society – Person Centred Care

Factsheets – Alzheimer’s Society   Alzheimer’s Society Click on the title above to access a full-range of factsheets Understanding & Respecting the Person with Dementia Communicating Dealing with Aggressive Behaviour Unusual Behaviour Maintaining Everyday Skills For any of the above factsheets, Lancashire Care staff can email: susan.jennings@lancashirecare.nhs.uk