Cancer patients’ perceptions of the good nurse: a literature review

Cancer patients’ perceptions of the good nurse: a literature review, Nursing Ethics, 2009 Sep; 16(5): 528-42 Rchaidia L Abstract: This article discusses findings from a mixed method literature review that investigated cancer patients’ perceptions of what constitutes a good nurse. To find pertinent articles, we conducted a systematic key word search of five journal databases [...]

Online support for smoking cessation: a systematic review of the literature

Online support for smoking cessation: a systematic review of the literature, Addiction, 2009, Volume 104 Issue 11, Pages 1792 - 1804 Lion Shahab, Andy McEwen Abstract: Aim  To examine the efficacy and acceptability of online, interactive interventions for smoking cessation and to identify treatment effect moderators and mediators. Methods  A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature (1990–2008) was conducted, finding [...]

RCT of CBT for coexisting depression and alcohol problems: short-term outcome

Randomized controlled trial of cognitive–behavioural therapy for coexisting depression and alcohol problems: short-term outcome, Addiction, 2009 Amanda L. Baker, David J. Kavanagh et al.. Abstract: Aims  Alcohol use disorders and depression co-occur frequently and are associated with poorer outcomes than when either condition occurs alone. The present study (Depression and Alcohol Integrated and Single-focused Interventions; DAISI) [...]

Improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities

Improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities  Department of Health, November 2009 Click on the title above to gain direct access to the full-text of this report Abstract: Recent inquiries have demonstrated the health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities; and the reasonable adjustments needed to overcome them. This is a [...]

Literature Searching – Strategies for Mental Health Nurses

Conducting Efficient Literature Searches: Strategies for Mental Health Nurses,  Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Jan Horsfall. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, Nov 2009. Vol. 47, Iss. 11; p. 34 – 42 Abstract:   Access to the most recent evidence is essential for informing best practice clinical decision making, undertaking research, and writing [...]

Reach Out – National Action Strategy on Suicide Prevention 2005-2014

Reach Out – National Action Strategy on Suicide Prevention 2005-2014   2009 Click on the report title to gain direct full-text access Abstract: Suicidal behaviour represents a global public health problem and its prevention continues to provide a major challenge to health and social services at all levels of Irish society. More people die by suicide [...]

CBT for Suicide Prevention

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP): Treatment Model, Feasibility, and Acceptability, Journal of the  American Academy of  Child Adolescent Psychiatry, 2009 Stanley B, et al.. Abstract: OBJECTIVE –  To describe the elements of a manual-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for suicide prevention (CBT-SP) and to report its feasibility in preventing the recurrence of suicidal behavior in adolescents [...]

SAMS & Suicide – Self-appraisals may be important for buffering suicidal thoughts and behaviours, potentially providing a key source of resilience

Resilience as positive coping appraisals: Testing the schematic appraisals model of suicide (SAMS). Behaviour Research and Therapy, 2009 Johnson J, Gooding PA, Wood AM, Tarrier N. School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, UK. Abstract: AIMS: The Schematic Appraisals Model of Suicide (SAMS) suggests that positive self-appraisals may be important for buffering suicidal thoughts and [...]

Self-harm in adolescents

Self-harm in adolescents, Advances in Psychiatric Treatment (2009) 15: 434-441 Alison Wood  has worked as a consultant in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) for 13 years, 7 of those in Tier 4 services providing in-patient and out-patient/outreach care in partnership with Tier 3 CAMHS for young people with severe mental health disorders. Dr [...]

Family Intervention for Suicide Prevention: A specialized emergency department intervention for suicidal youths.

Family Intervention for Suicide Prevention: A specialized emergency department intervention for suicidal youths, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Vol 40(2), Apr 2009, 118-125 Asarnow, Joan Rosenbaum; Berk, Michele S.; Baraff, Larry J. Abstract: Suicide attempts and suicidal ideation are common problems among youths seen in clinical practice. Despite the high risk of repeated suicidal behavior [...]

Suicide & Prevention – Investigation into West London Mental Health NHS Trust

Investigation into West London Mental Health NHS Trust  Care Quality Commission, July 2009 Click on the report title to gain direct access to the full-text of this report Abstract: This reports on an investigation into West London Mental Health NHS Trust that was triggered by concerns about the trust’s response to suicides within the trust. The [...]

The National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England – Annual Report

The national suicide prevention annual report  of progress in 2008 was published on 10 July 2009, National Mental Health Development Unit Click on the title above to gain full-text access to this report Abstract: The report highlights progress made on a number of specific initiatives during 2008 as well as outlining some key issues for 2009. The [...]

Suicide Prevention – Understanding and strengthening

Public involvement in suicide prevention: understanding and strengthening lay responses to distress, BMC Public Health 2009, 9:308 Owens C, Owen G, Lambert H, Donovan J, Belam J, Rapport F, Lloyd K 1Peninsula Medical School (Universities of Exeter & Plymouth), Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF, UK 2Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol, [...]

Suicide Prevention Programs & Europe

Optimizing Suicide Prevention Programs and Their Implementation in Europe (OSPI-Europe): An evidence-based multi-level approach  BMC Public Health 2009, 9:428 Hegerl U, Wittenburg L et al.. Click on the title above to gain direct full-text access Abstract: Suicide and non-fatal suicidal behaviour are significant public health issues in Europe requiring effective preventive interventions. However, the evidence [...]

Suicide in Older Adults – Podcast from Derek Beeston, Principal Lecturer in Ageing and Mental Health, Centre for Ageing and Mental Health, Staffordshire University

Suicide in Older Adults      Lets Respect Podcasts   click here for other podcasts Click on the title above to listen to the live podcast Derek Beeston, Principal Lecturer in Ageing and Mental Health, Centre for Ageing and Mental Health, Staffordshire University Abstract: Derek Beeston, Principal Lecturer in Ageing and Mental Health, Centre for Ageing and Mental [...]

The attitudes of nursing staff in secure environments to young people who self-harm

The attitudes of nursing staff in secure environments to young people who self-harm , Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Volume 16 Issue 10, Pages 947 - 951 T. DICKINSON, K. M. WRIGHT, J. HARRISON 1 Senior Lecturer University of Central Lancashire Preston, Lancashire, UK   2 Principal Lecturer University of Central Lancashire Preston, Lancashire, UK   3 Lecturer, University [...]

SUICIDE RISK Assessment: 6 Steps to a Better Instrument

SUICIDE RISK Assessment: 6 Steps to a Better Instrument, Brenda Hermes, Kathy Deakin, Kathy Lee, Sherry Robinson. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services. Jun 2009. Vol. 47, Iss. 6; p. 44-50 Abstract: Recent research indicates that commonly used instruments to assess suicidal ideation identify patients at chronic risk for suicide but do not [...]

Suicide & Elderly – Are sedatives and hypnotics associated with increased suicide risk of suicide in the elderly?

Are sedatives and hypnotics associated with increased suicide risk of suicide in the elderly? BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9:20 (4 June 2009) Click on the title to access the full-text of this Highly Accessed article Carlsten A, Waern M Abstract: While antidepressant-induced suicidality is a concern in younger age groups, there is mounting evidence that these drugs may [...]

Second-generation antipsychotics for schizophrenia: can we resolve the conflict?

Second-generation antipsychotics for schizophrenia: can we resolve the conflict? Psychological Medicine (2009), 39 : 1591-1602 S. Leucht, W. Kissling and J. M. Davis Abstract: The initial enthusiasm about the second-generation or atypical antipsychotic drugs soon changed into criticism and debate, culminating in the controversial CATIE (Clinical Antipsychotic Trials of Intervention Effectiveness), CUtLASS (Cost Utility of [...]

Suicide Prevention Strategy Implementation Programme

Suicide Prevention Strategy Implementation Programme      National Mental Health Development Unit Click on the title above to access the full range of resources Abstract: This programme commenced in September 2002 following the launch of the Suicide Prevention Strategy for England to support the target to reduce the death rate from suicide and undetermined injury by at [...]

Peaks, Rampton – Clinical and risk characteristics of patients admitted to a secure hospital-based Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder unit

Clinical and risk characteristics of patients admitted to a secure hospital-based Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder unit, Journal of Forensic Practice , 2009 Sep; 11(3): 19-27 Sheldon K; Krishnan G The Peaks Academic and Research Unit, Rampton Hospital and Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham, UK Abstract: This paper describes the clinical and risk characteristics [...]

Self-Harm & Elderly

Management of self-harm in older people, Psychiatric Bulletin (2009) 33: 423-425 Nikki D. Toms, Senior Medical Advisor in General Medicine Craig W. Ritchie, Senior Clinical Research Fellow and Honorary Consultant Abstract: AIMS AND METHOD The epidemiology of self-harm in older people is poorly understood and a low incidence rate hampers research efforts. Regional surveillance for [...]

OT – The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure: A Tool for Recovery-Based Practice

The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure: A Tool for Recovery-Based Practice, Psychiatric Rehabilition  Journal . 2009 Winter;32(3):171-6 Kirsh B, Cockburn L. Abstract: This paper discusses the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) which is a tool that supports goal setting and the assessment of change with an individual participating in daily activity. The purpose of the paper [...]

The evolution of depression and suicidality in first episode psychosis

The evolution of depression and suicidality in first episode psychosis, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2009 R. Upthegrove, M. Birchwood, K. Ross, K. Brunett, R. McCollum, L. Jones Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, Early Intervention Service Abstract: Objective: To have a clearer understanding of the ebb and flow of depression and suicidal thinking in the early [...]

The influence of medications on neurocognition in bipolar disorder

The influence of medications on neurocognition in bipolar disorder , Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2009,Volume 120 Issue 6, Pages 414 - 415 Eduard Vieta Abstact: The last decade has witnessed unprecedented scientific progress in the area of bipolar disorder. This is shown by the fact that there has been an exponential growth of publications (1) and of new drug indications. Nowadays, it [...]

CBT in the British NHS: Vague imposition or imposition of vagueness?

CBT in the British NHS: Vague imposition or imposition of vagueness? European Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling, Volume 11 Issue 3 September 2009 , pages 323 – 339 David Pilgrim – School of Social Work, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, UK Abstract: The multi-faceted controversy created by the ascendance of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) [...]

OT – Doing Daily Life: How Occupational Therapy Can Inform Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practice

Doing Daily Life: How Occupational Therapy Can Inform Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practice, Terry Krupa, Ellie Fossey, William A Anthony, Catana Brown, Deborah B Pitts Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. Winter 2009. Vol. 32, Iss. 3; pg. 155 Abstract: TOPIC: This paper provides an overview of occupational therapy in the context of psychiatric rehabilitation and mental health recovery. PURPOSE: [...]

Mental health outcome measures in the age of recovery-based services

Mental health outcome measures in the age of recovery-based services, British Journal of Nursing (BJN)2009 Aug 13; 18(15): 940-43 Dickens G – Research Nurse and Honorary Lecturer, St Andrew GTs Academic Centre Research Team, Institute of Psychiatry Kings College London, UK Abstract: Patient based outcomes tools such as Health of the Nation Outcome Scales can [...]

Mental health nurses’ diabetes care skills – a training needs analysis

Mental health nurses’ diabetes care skills – a training needs analysis, British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 2009 May 28; 18(10): 626, 628-30 Nash M – Lecturer in Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin Abstract: This article explores mental health nurses’ diabetes training needs. A survey of inpatient and community mental health [...]

CCBT & Beating the Blues – The Acceptability of Computer-Aided Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Pragmatic Study

The Acceptability of Computer-Aided Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Pragmatic Study , Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 2009 Kate Cavanagh;  David Alan Shapiro;  Susan Van Den Berg;  Sharon Swain;  Michael Barkham; Judy Proudfoot Department of Clinical Psychology, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK Abstract: The clinical and cost-effectiveness of a computer-aided cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT) programme, Beating the Blues, is indicated [...]