A Nonrandomized Effectiveness Comparison of Broad-Spectrum Group CBT to Individual CBT for Depressed Outpatients in a Community Mental Health Setting

A Nonrandomized Effectiveness Comparison of Broad-Spectrum Group CBT to Individual CBT for Depressed Outpatients in a Community Mental Health Setting, Behavior Therapy, Volume 40, Issue 3, September 2009, Pages 302-314 MOST Read Paper Craigie, M.A.; Nathan, P. Abstract: Controlled trials have established the efficacy of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for depression. However, the relative effectiveness of [...]

Art Therapy & CBI – Trauma and acute stress disorder: A comparison between cognitive behavioral intervention and art therapy

Trauma and acute stress disorder: A comparison between cognitive behavioral intervention and art therapy, The Arts in Psychotherapy, Volume 37, Issue 1,  February 2010, Pages 8-12 Orly Sarid, Ephrat Huss Abstract: The aim of this paper is to initiate a comparative and theoretical study between the mechanisms of cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI) versus art therapy, [...]

A randomised controlled trial of a worry intervention for individuals with persistent persecutory delusions

A randomised controlled trial of a worry intervention for individuals with persistent persecutory delusions, Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, Volume 41, Issue 1, March 2010, Pages 45-51 Chloe Foster, Helen Startup, Laura Potts, Daniel Freeman Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 077, Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AF, UK [...]

Gardening and belonging: reflections on how social and therapeutic horticulture may facilitate health, wellbeing and inclusion

Gardening and belonging: reflections on how social and therapeutic horticulture may facilitate health, wellbeing and inclusion, The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 73, Number 2, February 2010 , pp. 84-88(5) Diamant, Emna; Waterhouse, Andrew Abstract: A sense of belonging is a key element in enabling social inclusion through meaningful occupations. This is evident in occupational [...]

The interaction between perinatal factors and childhood abuse in the risk of developing anorexia nervosa

The interaction between perinatal factors and childhood abuse in the risk of developing anorexia nervosa, Psychological Medicine, Volume 40, Issue 04, April 2010, pp 657-665 A. Favaro, E. Tenconi and P. Santonastaso Abstract: Background Perinatal factors seem to be implicated in the pathogenesis of anorexia nervosa (AN) and may be involved in the programming of [...]

Dignity Action Day – Today Thursday 25th February

Dignity Action Day     Department of Health, 25th February 2010 Ideas and useful information on how you can support Dignity Action Day Click on the title above to access the resources for healthcare staff Dignity Action Day asks health and social care staff and members of the public to take action on or around February 25th [...]

Social problem-solving among adolescents treated for depression

Social problem-solving among adolescents treated for depression, Behaviour Research and Therapy Volume 48, Issue 1 January 2010, Pages 11-18Emily G. Becker-Weidman, Rachel H. Jacobs, Mark A. Reinecke, Susan G. Silva, John S. March Abstract: Studies suggest that deficits in social problem-solving may be associated with increased risk of depression and suicidality in children and adolescents. [...]

Early intervention in psychotic disorders: faith before facts?

Early intervention in psychotic disorders: faith before facts? Psychological Medicine , Volume 40 , Issue 03 , Mar 2010 , pp 353-358 P. Bosanac, G. C. Patton and D. J. Castle Abstract: This paper reviews the literature on early intervention in psychotic disorders, weighs the cons of this approach, and makes suggestions for clinicians and [...]

Well-Being Directory – Directory of services from across Lancashire

Well-being Directory Click on the link above to access the Lancashire Directory Welcome to our well-being directory – a directory of services from across Lancashire, to help you improve your quality of life and help you get through the day-to-day challenges you may face. The services listed are provided by a range of organisations, including [...]

Patient Opinion – This is our NHS lets make it better

Patient Opinion  This is our NHS lets make it better Click on the title above to access this site How do we reach the hard to reach?     With initiatives like Collective Voice, a network commissioned by MHIP which is a platform for users, carers and the public to engage in discussions on the [...]

This is Me – Leaflet launched to help nursing staff improve care to people with dementia

This is Me  Alzheimer’s Society and RCN – Royal College of Nursing. February 2010 Click  on the title above to access and download the leaflet Leaflet launched to help hospital staff improve care to people with dementia Actor Kevin Whately is launching a new Alzheimer’s Society leaflet today (Tuesday 23 February) to help tackle poor dementia care [...]

Realising Ambitions – Better Employment Support for People with a Mental

Realising Ambitions – Better Employment Support for People with a Mental Health Condition , December 2009, Department for Work and Pensions Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: People with mental health conditions remain among the most excluded within our society. And nowhere is this exclusion more evident than in [...]

Mindfulness a Systematic Review

A systematic review of neurobiological and clinical features of mindfulness meditations, Psychological Medicine, 2010 A. Chiesa and A. Serretti Abstract: Background Mindfulness meditation (MM) practices constitute an important group of meditative practices that have received growing attention. The aim of the present paper was to systematically review current evidence on the neurobiological changes and clinical [...]

The Use of Anti-psychotic Medication for People with Dementia – Time for Action

The Use of Anti-psychotic Medication for People with Dementia – Time for Action , 2009 A report for the Minister of State for Care Services byProfessor Sube Banerjee Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: Dementia is one of the most severe and challenging disorders we face. There are approximately [...]

Integrated Care Pathways for Mental Health – Toolkit

Integrated Care Pathways – Toolkit  NHS Scotland Click on the title above to access the Home page Click on the links below to the specific pathways: BIPOLAR BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER DEMENTIA DEPRESSION SCHIZOPHRENIA ICPs are much more than a document of care. The ICP system of care encompasses how care is organised, co-ordinated and governed. [...]

Nursing Care of Families With Parents Who Are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender,

Nursing Care of Families With Parents Who Are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender, Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing. Feb 2010. Vol. 23, Iss. 1; p. 11 (6 pages) Scott Weber – Abstract: Families in which parents are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender are more diverse than they are similar. The numbers of parents [...]

Nursing Children and Adolescents With Bipolar Disorder: Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management

Nursing Children and Adolescents With Bipolar Disorder: Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management, Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, Feb 2009. Vol. 22, Iss. 1; p. 33 (7 pages) Tim McDougall – ENB Specialist Practitioner (Mental Health), is Nurse Consultant (Tier 4 CAMHS) and Lead Nurse (Specialist CAMHS), Cheshire & Wirral Foundation NHS Trust, Cheshire, [...]

A literature review of family interventions for dual diagnosis: implications for forensic mental health services.

A literature review of family interventions for dual diagnosis: implications for forensic mental health services. British Journal of Forensic Practice, 2009 Nov; 11(4): 39-49 Richards M; Doyle M; Cook P Greater Manchester West Mental Health Nhs Foundation Trust, UK Abstract: Dual-diagnosis strategies are developing in medium secure services in response to both government policies and clinical need and [...]

Improving Inpatient services for Black and Minority Ethnic patients

Improving Inpatient services for Black and Minority Ethnic patients , Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2010 Click on the title to access the full-text of this report Abstract: If staff are able to understand how a patient perceives and makes sense of their own mental health problems, this can significantly help in delivering care and treatment [...]

Bipolar disorder (manic depression) – Factsheet from RETHINK

Bipolar disorder (manic depression)  RETHINK Click on the title above to access the full-text of this factsheet, (9 pages) Abstract: Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mood (affective) disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. This factsheet answers the following questions: 1. What are the [...]

The Mental Health Act – Essential information for patients and carers

The Mental Health Act – Essential information for patients and carers   RETHINK, 2008 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this informative guide Abstract: This booklet is for parents and carers of children and young people who need to be admitted to hospital for treatment of a mental disorder.  It provides an [...]

Diabetes – Six years on: delivering the Diabetes National Service Framework

Six years on: delivering the Diabetes National Service Framework, Department of Health, February 2010 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: The Diabetes National Service Framework (NSF) set out the first ever set of national standards for the treatment and care of people with diabetes. The report reviews the [...]

Change4Life one year on – Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives

Change4Life one year on  Department of Health, February 2010 Click on the title to access the full-text of this report Abstract: This document reports on the first twelve months of the Change4Life campaign. Change4Life, which launched to the public in January 2009, is the social marketing part of the Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives cross-governmental strategy [...]

A ward manager’s toolkit for service user engagement – Communication partnership between staff and patients

A ward manager’s toolkit for service user engagement, Nursing Management – UK, Nov2009, Vol. 16 Issue 7, p30-34 Wilson, Christine; Kenkre, Joyce  – UK Abstract: The government suggests that improvements in patient care will come about as a direct result of a communicative partnership between staff and patients. Clinical staff are therefore encouraged to listen [...]

Psychological Treatments of Binge Eating Disorder

Psychological Treatments of Binge Eating Disorder, Archives of General Psychiatry. 2010;67(1):94-101. G. Terence Wilson; Denise E. Wilfley; W. Stewart Agras; Susan W. Bryson Abstract: Context  Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is an effective specialty treatment for binge eating disorder (BED). Behavioral weight loss treatment (BWL) and guided self-help based on cognitive behavior therapy (CBTgsh) have both resulted in short-term [...]

Role of clinical nurse leadership in improving patient care

Role of clinical nurse leadership in improving patient care, Nursing Management – UK, Dec2009, Vol. 16 Issue 8, p26-28 Murphy, Jill; Quillinan, Bernie; Carolan, Mary Abstract: Leadership in nursing plays a crucial part in the provision of good patient care. However, the terms ‘nursing leadership’ and ‘nursing management’ are often confused. This article discusses the [...]

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of maintenance treatment with adjunctive risperidone long-acting therapy in patients with bipolar I disorder who relapse frequently

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of maintenance treatment with adjunctive risperidone long-acting therapy in patients with bipolar I disorder who relapse frequently, Bipolar Disorders, Volume 11, Number 8, December 2009 , pp. 827-839(13 Macfadden, Wayne et al.. Abstract: No large controlled trials have evaluated adjunctive maintenance treatment with long-acting injectable antipsychotics in patients with bipolar disorder. [...]

The process of recovery from bipolar I disorder: A qualitative analysis of personal accounts in relation to an integrative cognitive model

The process of recovery from bipolar I disorder: A qualitative analysis of personal accounts in relation to an integrative cognitive model, British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2009 Warren Mansell, Seth Powell, Rebecca Pedley, Nia Thomas and Sarah Amelia Jones University of Manchester Abstract: Objectives This study explored the process of recovery from bipolar I disorder [...]

Early intervention in bipolar disorders: Clinical, biochemical and neuroimaging imperatives

Early intervention in bipolar disorders: Clinical, biochemical and neuroimaging imperatives, Journal of Affective Disorders, Volume 114, Issues 1-3, April 2009, Pages 1-13 Michael Berk, Gin S. Malhi, Karen Hallam et al.. Abstract: In the absence of clear targets for primary prevention of many psychiatric illnesses, secondary prevention becomes the most feasible therapeutic target, and is [...]

Evidence-based Guidelines for Treating Bipolar Disorder

Evidence-based Guidelines for Treating Bipolar Disorder,  Journal of Psychopharmacology, 2009,  GM Goodwin – University Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, UkClick on the title above to access the full-text Abstract: The British Association for Psychopharmacology guidelines specify the scope and target of treatment for bipolar disorder. The second version, like the first, is based explicitly [...]