Wellbeing – Target Wellbeing

Target Wellbeing  Click on the title above to access this resources About target: wellbeing aims to help people across the Northwest live healthier and happier lives. target: wellbeing is a portfolio of projects that focus on: – Increasing physical activity – Encouraging healthy eating – Improving mental wellbeing target: wellbeing is made up of over [...]

The Relationship Between IQ, Memory, Executive Function, and Processing Speed in Recent-Onset Psychosis: 1-Year Stability and Clinical Outcome

The Relationship Between IQ, Memory, Executive Function, and Processing Speed in Recent-Onset Psychosis: 1-Year Stability and Clinical Outcome , Schizophrenia Bulletin 2010 36(2):400-409 Free Article just click on the link above and select pdf Verity C. Leeson, Thomas R. E. Barnes, Masuma Harrison, Elizabeth Matheson, Isobel Harrison, Stanley H. Mutsatsa, Maria A. Ron, and Eileen M. [...]

Training Therapists in Evidence-Based Practice

Training Therapists in Evidence-Based Practice: A Critical Review of Studies From a Systems-Contextual Perspective, Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 2010, Volume 17 Issue 1, Pages 1 - 30 Rinad S. Beidas, Philip C. Kendall Abstract: Evidence-based practice (EBP), a preferred psychological treatment approach, requires training of community providers. The systems-contextual (SC) perspective, a model for dissemination and implementation efforts, underscores [...]

Is it Beneficial to Add Pharmacotherapy to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy when Treating Anxiety Disorders? A Meta-Analytic Review

Is it Beneficial to Add Pharmacotherapy to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy when Treating Anxiety Disorders? A Meta-Analytic Review, International  Journal of Cognitive Therapy. 2009 January 1; 2(2): 160–175 Stefan G. Hofmann, Ph.D., Alice T. Sawyer, M.A., Kristina J. Korte, M.A., and Jasper A. J. Smits, Ph.D Click on the title above and select pdf to access the free [...]

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Remediation in Schizophrenia

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Remediation in Schizophrenia, Schizophrenia Bulletin 2010 36(2):419-427 Marie Antoinette Redoblado Hodge, Daniella Siciliano, Pamela Withey, Beverley Moss, Genevieve Moore, Gaby Judd, E. Arthur Shores, and Anthony Harris Abstract: Individuals with schizophrenia have consistently been found to exhibit cognitive deficits, which have been identified as critical mediators of psychosocial functional [...]

Predicting Outcome in Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Primary Care: A Randomized Trial

Predicting Outcome in Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Primary Care: A Randomized Trial, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Vol. 78, Issue 2, April 2010, Pages 184-189L. Esther de Graaf, Steven D. Hollon, Marcus J.H. Huibers Abstract: Objective: To explore pretreatment and short-term improvement variables as potential moderators and predictors of 12-month follow-up [...]

Mindfulness & Children – A Pilot Study Examining the Effect of Mindfulness on Depression and Anxiety for Minority Children

A Pilot Study Examining the Effect of Mindfulness on Depression and Anxiety for Minority Children, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 24, Issue 1, February 2010, Pages 69-71Patricia Liehr, Naelys Diaz Abstract: DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY are the most common mental health problems affecting children today (Farrell & Barrett, 2007). Research has documented an association among anxiety, [...]

Learning Disabilities – Housing rights resource pack

Housing rights resource pack  Department of Health , Housing and Support Partnership, Housing Options for Department of Health and Valuing People Now, March 2010 Click on the title above to access the toolkits and resources Abstract: This suite of resources  was launched on 31 March 2010; it covers many subjects around different housing options available for people [...]

Learning Disabilities – Human rights training materials and human rights resources

Human rights training materials and human rights resources , Department of Health, April 2010 Click on the title above to access the toolkits and resources Abstract: Human rights training materials and human rights resources were launched on 31 March 2010. This forms a suite of training materials designed for use in training sessions for frontline workers [...]

Mental Health News – MHIP – Lancashire Care Foundation Trust

Mental Health News Click on the title above to access this resources Abstract: MHIP a year on…….     It’s one year this month since the Mental Health Improvement Programme (MHIP) started its ambitious programme of work, framed by the recommendations of the North West Mental Health Commission’s report “A better future in mind” alongside [...]

MIND – Mental Health and Employment – A MIND to Work

Mental health and employment: a mind to work: a good practice guide  London: City and Hackney MIND , 2009 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: There is growing support for the idea that work can play an important part in the recovery process for people with mental health [...]

Dementia – Acute awareness: improving hospital care for people with dementia

Acute awareness: improving hospital care for people with dementia   March 2010, Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: Dementia currently affects over a half a million people in England alone; this number is set to rise considerably as more people live longer. Sixty thousand deaths a year are directly [...]

Bipolar Disorder – Handling Treatment Refusal

Unquiet Treatment: Handling Treatment Refusal in Bipolar Disorder, Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, Volume 24, Number 1, 2010 , pp. 16-25(10) Gruber, June; Persons, Jacqueline B. Abstract: Individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) frequently refuse to accept an adequate treatment plan. We describe strategies to help people with BD overcome treatment refusal and accept adequate treatment. We describe several [...]

Equality and human rights – Healthcare Commission

Equality and human rights  2010, Healthcare Commission Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: Our equality and human rights scheme promotes a culture of care, putting individuals at the heart of health and social care services. We believe human rights should be at the centre of everything we do. [...]

Searching for the developmental origins of sexual violence: examining the co-occurrence of physical aggression and sexual behaviors in early childhood

Searching for the developmental origins of sexual violence: examining the co-occurrence of physical aggression and sexual behaviors in early childhood, Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 2010, Volume 28 Issue 1, Pages 1 - 23 Special Issue Paper Patrick Lussier, Jay Healey Abstract: While developmental perspectives on sexual violence have gained much interest in recent years, few empirical studies have been [...]

A 12-month outcome study of insight and symptom change in first-episode psychosis

A 12-month outcome study of insight and symptom change in first-episode psychosis , Early Intervention in Psychiatry, Feb 2010, Volume 4 Issue 1, Pages 79 - 88 Lisa Buchy, Michael Bodnar, Ashok Malla, Ridha Joober, Martin Lepage Brain Imaging Group, Douglas Mental Health University Institute Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses (PEPP-Montreal), Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Verdun Abstract: Aim: [...]

Service users’ experiences with help and support from crisis resolution teams. A literature review.

Service users’ experiences with help and support from crisis resolution teams. A literature review, Journal of Mental Health 2010 Feb; 19(1): 75-87 Winness MG Abstract: Background: Services for crisis resolution provided by home treatment teams are recent developments in the mental health care scene. There is a lack of systematized reviews in the service users’ [...]

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Review – Douglas Turkington & Beck

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Review, Focus 4:223-233, Spring 2006 Douglas Turkington, M.D., Robert Dudley, Ph.D., Debbie M. Warman, Ph.D., and Aaron T. Beck, M.D. Most Read Article Abstract: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has a proven role as an adjunct to antipsychotic medication and remediative approaches such as social skills training in the management of residual [...]

Trichotillomania – Chronic hair pulling – Enhancing behavior therapy

Recent Advances in the Understanding and Treatment of Trichotillomania, Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, Volume 24, Number 1, 2010 , pp. 46-64(19) Walther, Michael R.; Ricketts, Emily J.; Conelea, Christine A.; Woods, Douglas W. Abstract: Trichotillomania (TTM), or chronic hair pulling, is associated with significant levels of distress and impairment. While research is in its infancy, more data are accumulating [...]

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Individuals Whose Lives Have Been Affected by Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Individuals Whose Lives Have Been Affected by Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Volume 78, Issue 1 February 2010, Pages 72-79 Elizabeth Foley et al. Cancer Institute NSW and Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Abstract: Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness [...]

Processes of change in cognitive-behavioural treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Current status and some future directions

Processes of change in cognitive-behavioural treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Current status and some future directions, Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Feb 2010, Vol. 17 Issue 1, Pages 1 - 12 Annemiek Polman, Theo K. Bouman, Wiljo J.P.J. van Hout, Peter J. de Jong, Johan A. den Boer Abstract: The present paper discusses theoretical and methodological issues involved in the processes of [...]

Cognitive stimulation therapy: Why it deserves better awareness and availability

Cognitive stimulation therapy: Why it deserves better awareness and availability, Journal of Care Services Management, Volume 4, Number 2, January 2010 , pp. 188-194(7) Knowles, Joanne Abstract: Cognitive stimulation therapy is an evidence-based treatment for people with all forms of mild to moderate dementia. It is the only non-pharmacological intervention recommended for ‘cognitive symptoms and maintenance [...]

The effect of mindfulness-based therapy on anxiety and depression: A meta-analytic review.

The effect of mindfulness-based therapy on anxiety and depression: A meta-analytic review, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, April, 2010  Volume 78, Issue 2, Pages 169-183 Hofmann, Stefan G.; Sawyer, Alice T.; Witt, Ashley A.; Oh, Diana Abstract: Objective: Although mindfulness-based therapy has become a popular treatment, little is known about its efficacy. Therefore, our [...]

Promoting recovery: service user and staff perceptions of resilience provided by a new Early Intervention in Psychosis service

Promoting recovery: service user and staff perceptions of resilience provided by a new Early Intervention in Psychosis service,  Early Intervention in Psychiatry, Feb 2010, Volume 4 Issue 1, Pages 89 - 92 Adrian Morton, Alicia Fairhurst, Rebecca Ryan Early Intervention in Psychosis service, Runwell Hospital, Wickford, Essex, UK Correspondence to  Dr Adrian Morton, Early Intervention in Psychosis service, Runwell [...]

Early intervention in panic: pragmatic randomised controlled trial

Early intervention in panic: pragmatic randomised controlled trial, The British Journal of Psychiatry (2010) 196: 326-331 Peter Meulenbeek, MSc et al. Department of Clinical Psychology and EMGO Institute, VU-University, Amsterdam, and GGNet, Community Mental Health Centre, Warnsveld Abstract: Many people suffer from subthreshold and mild panic disorder and are at risk of developing more severe [...]

Mindfulness & Pain Management

Evaluation of the breathworks mindfulness-based pain management programme: effects on well-being and multiple measures of mindfulness, Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Feb. 2010,Volume 17 Issue 1, Pages 63 - 78 Bryany Cusens, Geoffrey B. Duggan, Kirsty Thorne, Vidyamala Burch Anaesthetics, Theatres and Pain Services Directorate, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK University of Bath, Bath, UK Manchester Buddhist Centre, Manchester, UK Abstract: Two [...]

Using arts to enhance mental healthcare environments: Findings from qualitative research

Using arts to enhance mental healthcare environments: Findings from qualitative research ,  Arts & Health, Volume 2, Issue 1 March 2010 , pages 33 – 46 Norma Daykin ; Ellie Byrne ; Tony Soteriou ;Susan O’Connor Cardiff Institute for Society, Health and Ethics, University of Cardiff, UK Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Bath, UK Department of [...]

Alcohol and drug use in suicidal behaviour

Alcohol and drug use in suicidal behaviour, Current Opinion in Psychiatry:, May 2010 – Volume 23 – Issue 3 – p 195–204 Borges, Guilherme; Loera, Claudia Rafful Abstract: Purpose of review: To present a summary of estimates of the risk of suicidal behaviour (ideation, plan and attempt) among those with substance use disorders in the [...]

Outcomes of occasional cannabis use in adolescence: 10-year follow-up study in Victoria, Australia

Outcomes of occasional cannabis use in adolescence: 10-year follow-up study in Victoria, Australia, The British Journal of Psychiatry (2010) 196: 290-295 Louisa Degenhardt, PhD et al. National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales Abstract: Regular adolescent cannabis use predicts a range of later drug use and psychosocial [...]

Models of response to client anger in music therapy

Models of response to client anger in music therapy, The Arts in Psychotherapy, Volume 37, Issue 1, February 2010, Pages 46-55Nancy A. Jackson Abstract: Anger is an emotion that is commonly addressed in therapy situations, and particularly in music therapy since music, by its nature, is evocative of emotion. This qualitative study examines music therapists’ [...]