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) [...]