AMCAT – Assessing Mental Capacity – The Assessment of Mental Capacity Audit Tool

The Assessment of Mental Capacity Audit Tool  Mental Health Foundation & SCIE Click on the title above to access this toolkit and follow the links About: This site has been developed to help staff working in health and social care (including those in the private and voluntary sectors) as well as unpaid carers, to improve [...]

We Can Dream – Autism – Stories of four young people

We Can Dream  April 2009, Foundation for Peole with Learning Disabilities Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: We know that with the right support young people with autistic spectrum disorders can express creative ideas, dreams and hopes for their future. One way of doing this is to use [...]

User Involvement – An evaluation of mental health service user involvement in the re-commissioning of day and vocational services

An evaluation of mental health service user involvement in the re-commissioning of day and vocational services, Sainsbury’s , Feb 2010 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: This is a Sainsbury Centre evaluation report on the process of involving people who use services in the re-commissioning of their day [...]

Long term treatment of depression with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and newer antidepressants

Long term treatment of depression with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and newer antidepressants,  BMJ, 26th March 2010;340:c1468 Steven Reid, consultant psychiatrist, Corrado Barbui, lecturer in psychiatry Department of Liaison Psychiatry, St Mary’s Hospital, London W2 1PF,  Department of Medicine and Public Health, Section of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy Abstract: [...]

Attitudes to mental illness 2010 research report

Attitudes to mental illness 2010 research report  , TNS UK for the National Mental Health Development Unit, Department of Health, 30th March 2010 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: The latest national statistics on Attitudes to Mental Illness produced by the Department of Health were released on 30 [...]

Healthcare for Single Homeless People

Healthcare for Single Homeless People  22nd March 2010, Department of Health Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Related documents Inclusion Health: improving primary care for socially excluded people Abstract: This paper presents the results of analysis aimed at better understanding the health needs and relative healthcare costs of people [...]

Group CBT prevents depression in at-risk adolescents

Group CBT prevents depression in at-risk adolescents, Evidence Based Mental Health 2010;13:16 Abstract: Question: What is the effect of a group cognitive behavioural programme in preventing depression in at-risk adolescents? Patients: 316 adolescents (aged 13–17 years; mean age 14.8 years; 58.5% female) with current subsyndromal depressive symptoms, identified by a score of >20 on the [...]

Antidepressants combined with self-management of pain improves outcomes in people with comorbid pain and depression

Antidepressants combined with self-management of pain improves outcomes in people with comorbid pain and depression, Evidence Based Mental Health 2010;13:13 Abstract: Question: What is the effect of a combined pharmacological and behavioural intervention on depression and pain symptoms in people with musculoskeletal pain and comorbid depression? Patients: 250 adults (mean age 55.5 years, 53% female) [...]

Suicide and homelessness

Suicide and homelessness, Journal of Public Mental Health, 2009 Sep; 8 (3): 7-19 Adrian Bonner, Claire Luscombe Centre for Health Service Studies, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NY, UK National Monitoring and Evaluation Scheme, The Salvation Army, UK Abstract: Suicide behaviour rates vary significantly between countries due to a range of cultural, behavioural and health-related [...]

Treating eating disorders: a review of the evidence

Treating eating disorders: a review of the evidence, Evidence Based Mental Health 2010;13:1-4 Rano Bhadoria Kate Webb John F Morgan Dr J F Morgan, Yorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders, Newsam Centre, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds LS14 6WB, UK Abstract: The assessment and management of patients with eating disorders can cause significant anxiety for all involved in [...]

Anatomy of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia: A meta-analysis

Anatomy of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia: A meta-analysis, Schizophrenia Research, Volume 117, Issue 1, March 2010, Pages 1-12 Ian Ellison-Wright, Ed Bullmore Brain Mapping Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Salisbury, UK Abstract: Recent genetic results have indicated that the two major, classically distinct forms of psychosis [...]

Kolb’s experiential learning cycle as a framework – Studying the physical health care needs of people with learning disabilities

Exploring the physical health needs of people with learning disabilities: Facilitation student engagement in learning, using Kolb’s experiential learning cycle, Nurse Education in Practice, Volume 10, Issue 3, May 2010, Pages 115-118 Mike Gibbs & Helena Priest School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University, Newcastle Road, st4 6qg, Staffs, United Kingdom Abstract: Using Kolb’s experiential [...]

Overcoming the challenges of evaluating dual diagnosis interventions in medium secure units

Overcoming the challenges of evaluating dual diagnosis interventions in medium secure units, The British Journal of Forensic Practice, Volume 12, Number 1 / February 2010, pgs 33-37 Eleanor Swain, Sara Boulter, Nicola Piek North London Forensic Service, UK Abstract: This article outlines conventional dual diagnosis outcome measures and the challenges of using these measures to [...]

Guiding students through reflective practice – Most Read Article

Guiding students through reflective practice – The preceptors experiences. A qualitative descriptive study, Nurse Education in Practice, Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2009, Pages 166-175 Anita Duffy Lecturer/Course Co-ordinator, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, 24, D’Olier St. Dublin 2, Ireland Abstract: Nurse Education in Ireland has experienced a significant change over the last [...]

Description and Demonstration of CBT for ADHD in Adults – View Video Link

Description and Demonstration of CBT for ADHD in Adults. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, Volume 17, Issue 1, February 2010, Pages 9-15 Susan E. Sprich Click on the title to view the video link and download full-text of this article Abstract: ADHD in adulthood is a valid, prevalent, distressing, and interfering condition. Although medications help treat [...]

Treatment of obsessions: A randomized controlled trial

Treatment of obsessions: A randomized controlled trial, Behaviour Research and Therapy Volume 48, Issue 4, April 2010, Pages 295-303Maureen L. Whittal, Sheila R. Woody, Peter D. McLean, S.J. Rachman, Melisa Robichaud Abstract: This study tested Rachman’s cognitive behavioral method for treating obsessions not accompanied by prominent overt compulsions. The cognitive behavioral treatment was compared to [...]

Addressing offending risk in low secure mental health services for men: a descriptive review of available evidence

Addressing offending risk in low secure mental health services for men: a descriptive review of available evidence, British Journal of Forensic Practice, 2010 Feb; 12 (1): 38-47 Nagi C; Davies J Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board Centre For Forensic and Family Psychology, University of Birmingham, UK Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board and Chiral [...]

Sex & Dementia – Alzheimer’s Society

Sex & Dementia – Alzheimer’s Society  2008 Click on the title to gain access to the full-text, pdf link is on the right hand side Abstract: Dementia causes many changes in people’s lives as time passes. One area in which there are often changes, but which is seldom discussed, is that of intimate relationships. This [...]

Working towards Women’s Well-being – Unfinished business

Working towards Women’s Well-being – Unfinished business   National Mental Health Development Unit, 24th February 2010 Click on the title above to access the full-text Abstract: Working towards Women’s Well-being presents clear evidence that some progress has been made in providing gender-specific and gender-sensitive mental health services to meet the needs of women. The report [...]

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) – New factsheets – Alzheimer’s Society

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)  March 2010, Alzheimer’s Society Click on the title above, pdf link on the right hand side Abstract: The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), referred to as ‘safeguards’ in this factsheet, are part of the Mental Capacity Act (2005). They aim to protect people in care homes and hospitals from being [...]

Advance Decisions & Elderly – Factsheet from the Alzheimer’s Society

Advance Decisions – March 2010, Alzheimer’s Society, Click on the title above to access the full-text, pdf link available on the right hand side Abstract: This factsheet explains what an advance decision is, and what it can and cannot do. It also provides practical advice and a form for drafting an advance decision. People who [...]

Patient restrictions: Are there ethical alternatives to seclusion and restraint?

Patient restrictions: Are there ethical alternatives to seclusion and restraint? Kontio R; Välimaäki M; Putkonen H; Kuosmanen L; Scott A; Joffe G; Nursing Ethics, 2010 Jan; 17 (1): 65-76 Abstract: The use of patient restrictions (e.g. involuntary admission, seclusion, restraint) is a complex ethical dilemma in psychiatric care. The present study explored nurses’ (n ¼ [...]

ABI & Systematic Review – Pharmacotherapy for treatment of attention deficits after non-progressive acquired brain injury. A systematic review

Pharmacotherapy for treatment of attention deficits after non-progressive acquired brain injury. A systematic review   Clinical Rehabilitation. London: Feb 2010. Vol. 24, Iss. 2; p. 110 Manoj Sivan et al. Abstract: Objective: To systematically review the effectiveness of medications used to improve attention in people with non-progressive acquired brain injury. Design: A systematic review. Methods: MEDLINE, [...]

Self-Harm & Peaks Unit at Rampton Hospital- Assessing the functions of self-harm behaviours for dangerous and severely personality disordered males in a high secure hospital

Assessing the functions of self-harm behaviours for dangerous and severely personality disordered males in a high secure hospital, British Journal of Forensic Practice, 2010 Feb; 12 (1): 22-32 Jen Gallagher, Kerry Sheldon Peaks Academic and Research Unit, Rampton Hospital, UK Institute of Mental Health, Nottingham, UK Abstract: The three aims of the study reported were [...]

Impact of psychotic features on morbidity and course of illness in patients with bipolar disorder

Impact of psychotic features on morbidity and course of illness in patients with bipolar disorder, European Psychiatry, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2010, Pages 47-51 İ. Özyıldırım, S. Çakır, O. Yazıcı Abstract: Objective In this study, we aimed to compare the clinical features and response patterns to the long-term prophylaxis of bipolar patients with or [...]

Assessment of cognitive therapy skills for people with learning disabilities

Assessment of cognitive therapy skills for people with learning disabilities, Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, Volume 3, Number 4 / December 2009, pgs 25-30 Dave Dagnan, Karen Mellor and Claire Jefferson Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust & Institute for Health Research, University of Lancaster, UK Calderstones NHS Trust, UK Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation [...]

Re-examining concepts of occupation and occupation-based models: Occupational therapy and community development

Re-examining concepts of occupation and occupation-based models: Occupational therapy and community development,   Leanne L Leclair.   The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Feb 2010. Vol. 77, Iss. 1; p. 15 (7 pages) Abstract: Background. A growing body of literature supports the role of occupational therapists in community development. Using a community development approach, occupational therapists respond to [...]

New updated CONSORT Statement, guidance for reporting randomised trials

New updated CONSORT Statement, guidance for reporting randomised trials Click on the link above to access the new 2010 statement and links to BMJ etc The CONSORT Statement is intended to improve the reporting of a randomized controlled trial (RCT), enabling readers to understand a trial’s design, conduct, analysis and interpretation, and to assess the [...]

2010 and beyond: Re-thinking Mental Health Policy in the UK

2010 and beyond: Re-thinking Mental Health Policy in the UK Click on the link above to access this website “Better mental health and wellbeing is vital for a healthy society. People with mental health problems are more likely to do other things that damage their health, such as have a poor diet, smoke or take [...]

Changes in quality of life following cognitive-behavioral group therapy for panic disorder

Changes in quality of life following cognitive-behavioral group therapy for panic disorder, European Psychiatry, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2010, Pages 8-14  M. Rufer, R. Albrecht, O. Schmidt, J. Zaum, U. Schnyder, I. Hand, C. Mueller-Pfeiffer Abstract: Background Data about quality of life (QoL) are important to estimate the impact of diseases on functioning and [...]