Defining Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Conceptualization, Validation, and Examination of Psychosocial Functioning and Psychiatric Comorbidity

Defining Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Conceptualization, Validation, and Examination of Psychosocial Functioning and Psychiatric Comorbidity, Behaviour Research and Therapy, 2009 Anna M. Bardone-Cone Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC USA Abstract: Conceptually, eating disorder recovery should include physical, behavioral, and psychological components, but such a comprehensive approach [...]

Credit Crunch – Mental health and the economic downturn

Mental health and the economic downturn   November 2009, NHS Confederation Click on the title above to access the full-text of this document  Abstract: In September 2009 a one-day meeting on mental health and the economic downturn was held in London. The meeting was convened by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the Mental Health Network, the NHS [...]

Acceptance & Commitment therapy for Anorexia Nervosa – A case series

A case series investigating acceptance and commitment therapy as a treatment for previously treated, unremitted patients with anorexia nervosa , European Eating Disorders Review, 2009, Volume 17 Issue 6, Pages 426 - 434 Abstract: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN) using a case series [...]

Latest News – Report on the prescribing of anti-psychotic drugs to people with dementia

Report on the prescribing of anti-psychotic drugs to people with dementia  Department of Health, 12 November 2009 Click on the title above to gain full-text access to the report Abstract: In recognition of widespread concern about the over-prescription of anti-psychotic drugs, and as part of the priority being given to improving care for people with [...]

Trans research review – Transgender – Equality & Diversity

Trans research review   Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) October 2009 Martin Mitchell; Charlie Howarth Click on the title above to gain access to the full-text Abstract: In May 2008 the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) was commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to establish a clear picture of the recent and relevant [...]