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 [...]

Government takes action on antipsychotic drugs and dementia

Government takes action on antipsychotic drugs and dementia   Department of Health, 12 November 2009 Click on the title to gain access Abstract: A tough new action plan to tackle the over prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to people with dementia was today announced by Care Services Minister Phil Hope. The action plan responds to an independent [...]

Treat me right! A revolutionary approach to learning disabilities

Treat me right! A revolutionary approach to learning disabilities, Nigel Turner British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, Vol. 3, Iss. 8, 13 Aug 2009, pp 418 – 420 Abstract: Support for Living is revolutionizing the way people with learning disabilities are treated in one London hospital. The ‘Treat Me Right!’ project is educating staff and improving [...]

Classification of schizophrenia. Part 2: the nonsense of mental health illness

Classification of schizophrenia. Part 2: the nonsense of mental health illness, Austyn Snowden British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 18, Iss. 20, 12 Nov 2009, pp 1228 – 1232 Abstract: The classification of schizophrenia is currently under review in a coordinated worldwide consultation for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V) and the [...]

Classification of schizophrenia. Part one: the enduring existence of madness

Classification of schizophrenia. Part one: the enduring existence of madness, Austyn Snowden British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 18, Iss. 19, 22 Oct 2009, pp 1176 – 1180 Abstract: The classification of schizophrenia is currently under review in a coordinated worldwide consultation for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V) and the International [...]

New Guide Sets the Baseline for a Quality End of Life Care Workforce

Common core competences and principles for health and social care workers working with adults at the end of life   JUNE 2009 National End of Life Care Programme Click on the title above to gain access to the full-text New Guide Sets the Baseline for a Quality End of Life Care Workforce Abstract

An Equal Partnership to tackle health inequalities in the North West

An Equal Partnership       to tackle health inequalities in the North West Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: This document contains the captured learning from the set up of NHS North West’s Health Equality Stakeholder Engagement Model. An Equal Partnership provides a quick reference guide and summary of the [...]

Lamotrigine for treatment of bipolar depression: independent meta-analysis and meta-regression of individual patient data from five randomised trials

Lamotrigine for treatment of bipolar depression: independent meta-analysis and meta-regression of individual patient data from five randomised trials, The British Journal of Psychiatry (2009) 194: 4-9 John R. Geddes, Joseph R. Calabrese, and Guy M. Goodwin Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, UK Abstract: Background There is uncertainty about the efficacy of lamotrigine in bipolar [...]

Clinical effectiveness of online computerised cognitive–behavioural therapy without support for depression in primary care: randomised trial

Clinical effectiveness of online computerised cognitive–behavioural therapy without support for depression in primary care: randomised trial, The British Journal of Psychiatry (2009) 195: 73-80 L. E. de Graaf, MSc, S. A. H. Gerhards, MSc and A. Arntz, PhD Abstract: Background Computerised cognitive–behavioural therapy (CCBT) might offer a solution to the current undertreatment of depression. Aims [...]

Reflection in practice: how to develop yourself and your career

Reflection in practice: how to develop yourself and your career , Dawn Weaver Nursing & Residential Care, Vol. 11, Iss. 10, 01 Oct 2009, pp 486 – 489 Abstract: Effective practitioners continually reflect on their work and enhance their skills throughout their careers. Here Dawn Weaver explains how to evaluate your progress and plan your [...]

Impact of substance use on the physical health of patients with bipolar disorder

Impact of substance use on the physical health of patients with bipolar disorder, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2009 M. P. Garcia-Portilla et al.. Abstract: Objective: To describe the impact of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis on metabolic profile and cardiovascular risk in bipolar patients. Method: Naturalistic, cross-sectional, multicenter Spanish study. Current use of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis was determined [...]

Equality & Divesity – HELP

HELP    The Health Equality Library Portal is NHS North West’s Click on Help above to access this library of resources Abstract: The Health Equality Library Portal is NHS North West’s central repository for up-to-date equality and diversity information. Its purpose is to:  support the production of effective equality impact assessments of all strategies, policies, plans or [...]

Clinical and cost effectiveness of services for early diagnosis and intervention in dementia

Clinical and cost effectiveness of services for early diagnosis and intervention in dementia,   International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2009, Volume 24 Issue 7, Pages 748 - 754 Sube Banerjee 1 *, Raphael Wittenberg 2 1Section of Mental Health and Ageing, The Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, London, UK 2Personal Social Services Research Unit, London School of Economics and [...]

Personality disorders improve in patients treated for major depression

Personality disorders improve in patients treated for major depression, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2009 R. T. Mulder, P. R. Joyce, C. M. A. Frampton Abstract: Objective: To examine the stability of personality disorders and their change in response to the treatment of major depression. Method: 149 depressed out-patients taking part in a treatment study were systematically assessed for [...]

ADHD – Model for Diagnosis – Best practice, interdisciplinary service model

Doing it Right: An Interdisciplinary Model for the Diagnosis of ADHD  Journal of the Canadian Academy of  Child Adolescent Psychiatry. 2009 November; 18(4): 283–286. McGonnell M, Corkum P, McKinnon M, Macpherson M, Williams T, Davidson C, Jones DB, Stephenson D. Department of Psychology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Click on the paper title, to gain access [...]

Schizophrenia and NICE: all quiet on the community front

Schizophrenia and NICE: all quiet on the community front? Evidence-Based Mental Health 2009;12:97-98 Dr Mark Salter, Adult General and Community Psychiatrist, East London Foundation NHS Trust, City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health, London E9 65R, UK; mark.salter@eastlondon.nhs.uk Abstract: “No battle plan survives contact with the enemy” attributed to Sun Tzu   Although the concept [...]

Impact of a diagnosis of psychosis: user-led qualitative study

Impact of a diagnosis of psychosis: user-led qualitative study, Psychiatric Bulletin (2009) 33: 419-423 Liz Pitt, User Researcher Psychology Services, Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL Martina Kilbride, User Researcher (deceased) and Mary Welford, Clinical Psychologist Psychology Services Sarah Nothard, Clinical Psychologist Early Intervention Services, Greater [...]

Untreated depression in the community

Untreated depression in the community, Psychiatric Bulletin (2009) 33: 407-408 Gavin Andrews, Professor 299 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010 Australia,  Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia Abstract: Reaching into the community to treat people with anxiety and depressive disorders raises [...]

Cochrane – Psychological treatments for bulimia nervosa and binging

Psychological treatments for bulimia nervosa and binging  Hay PPJ, Bacaltchuk J, Stefano S, Kashyap P. Psychological treatments for bulimia nervosa and binging. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000562 Click on the title above to gain direct full-text access Abstract: Background A specific manual-based form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has [...]

Early intervention in psychosis guidance – Mental Health Foundation – Looking After Bodies Aswell as Minds

Early intervention in psychosis guidance     Mental Health Foundation,  August 2009 Click on the title to download the full-text of this document Abstract: This guidance has been produced by the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Psychiatrists in collaboration with the Mental Health Foundation. It is aimed at GPs and practitioners who want to [...]

Dementia Research – Report

Report from the Ministerial Summit on Dementia Research November, 2009, International Longevity Centre UK Click on the title above to access the full-text Abstract: One of the commitments made in the National Dementia Strategy was to hold a Ministerial Summit on Dementia Research. This took place on 21 July 2009. The independent report of the event [...]

Psychological mindedness and therapist attributes

Psychological mindedness and therapist attributes, Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 2009 Becky Daw a; Stephen Joseph b St Mary’s CAMHS, Paddington Green, London, UK School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, UK   Abstract: Background to study: Psychological Mindedness (PM) involves an interest in and ability to extract and make sense of psychological information [...]

Why did I change when I went to therapy? A qualitative analysis of former patients’ conceptions of successful psychotherapy

Why did I change when I went to therapy? A qualitative analysis of former patients’ conceptions of successful psychotherapy, Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Per-Einar Binder;  Helge Holgersen; Geir Høstmark Nielsen Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway Abstract: Aim: Much research has been undertaken to identify significant events and change processes in psychotherapy. Most [...]

Does teaching a solution-focused model of counselling work? A follow-up of graduates

Does teaching a solution-focused model of counselling work? A follow-up of graduates, Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 2009 Judi H. Miller Health Sciences Centre, College of Education, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Abstract: Objective: To explore the ways in which graduates of a university counsellor-education programme reflected on their career development, retained the programme’s distinctive [...]

The implementation of routine outcome measures in a Tier 3 Psychological Therapies Service

The implementation of routine outcome measures in a Tier 3 Psychological Therapies Service: The process of enhancing data quality and reflections of implementation challenges, Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 2009 Amra S. Rao;  Gemma Hendry; Robert Watson East London NHS Foundation Trust, Newham Psychological Therapies Service, London, UK Abstract: Background: The Newham Psychological Therapies Service (PTS) [...]

Therapeutic relationships in psychiatry: the basis of therapy or therapy in itself?

Therapeutic relationships in psychiatry: the basis of therapy or therapy in itself?   International Review of Psychiatry, 2008 Dec;20(6):521-6. Priebe S, Mccabe R Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK Abstract: All healthcare is delivered in relationships between professionals and patients, and this relationship is particularly central [...]